If you love choreographing all the parts of a manufacturing orchestra to deliver as promised, then this will be your DREAM JOB!

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Manufacturing Operations Manager to join a large machining/foundry operation that is part of a growing $4.5B diversified global manufacturing company with 18,000 employees. You will coordinate a team of 100-135 with 3 direct reports in producing quality pressure-poured steel components to meet the company’s sales requirements.

We want an Operations Leader who:

• Possesses a keen understanding of metal parts/component manufacturing processes that includes casting, foundry, stamping or steel manufacturing and machining operations.
• Will partner with the General Manager in planning, organizing, and directing the manufacturing operations with optimum cost-effectiveness,
• Possesses the leadership skills needed to motivate and direct all hourly employees.
• Has manufacturing operations experience. We are not looking for Shipping, Supply Chain, or Logistics Managers.

You will get:

• A workplace where you can thrive in our culture as the environment is energetic, our people are motivated, and our career paths can take you where you want to go.
• A great cost of living is 28% below the US average in a family-friendly area.
• A well-run company that is employee-owned and that gives employees a share of the company.
• This operation has an incredible track record of hitting bonuses
• Very affordable housing

But wait! There is more!!! This well-run operation is an employee-owned ESOP that gives employees a share of the company, individual employees will directly benefit from the success of the company!

• There is a strong salary/with a 20% bonus compensation package
• ESOP program provides 10% of your salary in stock every year
• The company has a HSA match
• The company also matches 100% of your contributions into your 401k
• There is an extensive corporate relocation program for this role to Keokuk Iowa, a scenic area on the Mississippi River where Mark Twain and riverboats used to roam.
• Very generous benefits are offered for this key role that include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, EAP, Educational Reimbursement, Employer Retirement Account, Travel Accident Insurance Prescription / Drug, great 401K Match, Vacation, and a Flexible Spending Account

DUTIES

• Receives operating cost analysis from the Plant Controller
• Lean Manager to further the concepts of Lean manufacturing
• Working with the Purchasing Department in testing new materials and vendors regarding the usage of their products
• Responsible for compliance with company quality standards and productivity/WIP objectives.
• Responsible for ensuring safe workplace conditions within established safety policies and procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining operations within cost and budget restrictions and ensuring continuous improvements.
• Work with Quality Manager to ensure adherence to company quality standards and specifications
• Plan, organize, and direct the manufacturing facility and act on their behalf in the absence of the General Manager.
• Plan and schedule manpower requirements to meet labor objectives.
• Handle employee issues (either formal or informal) to promote good employee relations and equitable solutions for the Company. This includes personnel problems and disciplinary actions.
• Select, develop, and motivate a competent supervisory staff to ensure a safe, efficient, cost-effective production operation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors or better in Engineering or a related field.
• 5 years of Manufacturing Operations Leadership experience leading multiple departments/shifts
• Must be able to demonstrate a past history of developing and implementing operations metrics to drive results
• Experience with budget management/development
• Some previous experience in steel manufacturing, foundry, casting, machining or heavy manufacturing
• Can demonstrate a track record of cost-savings, process improvement, and implementation of planning approaches (JIT, Kanban, and Lean Manufacturing)
• Ability to motivate co-workers, and colleagues, and develop a positive attitude on the shop floor.
• Experience making high-impact decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Possesses strong change management skills.
• Skilled using advanced spreadsheet tools, word-processing, and manufacturing-control software applications are required.
• Motivated to keep schedules and/or responses to customers as needed.
• Professional training/certifications are a plus. i.e.Green Belt, Black Belt, or Lean
• Advanced education is a plus