What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Operations Manager position at Vitamix?
Vitamix is unquestionably the premium brand of high-performance “blenders,” and known for its top-notch company culture and climate. It is an important component of what makes Vitamix unique and successful, and the reason why Vitamix is recognized as a Top Workplace, NorthCoast99 Winner, and Smart Culture Award recipient.
Throughout its 101-year history, Vitamix has encouraged and promoted healthy lifestyles for both its customers and employees. Employees enjoy multiple wellness programs and perks, a free Vitamix machine, and an onsite fitness center. Vitamix also offers a flexible work environment, great work culture, healthy living initiatives like fitness reimbursements, and opportunities for advancement.
For consumers, Vitamix can be found domestically in places like William Sonoma, Sur la Table, Crate & Barrel, Target, Amazon, and at Vitamix.com, and is in over 130 countries around the world.
Ultimately, Vitamix is the Global-leader in high-performance blending solutions for home and commercial use, is preferred by chefs and is found in many of top restaurants around the world. It is relied upon by culinary schools in the U.S. and has been used to train thousands of students and master chefs worldwide. If it is not a Vitamix, it’s just a blender.
Vitamix is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager who will be responsible for designing, developing and implementing the Vitamix manufacturing strategy while driving continuous improvement through cost effective systems and process in alignment with corporate goals and objectives to achieve a competitive advantage for the business. The Manager will evaluate and execute new strategies in areas related to optimization of manufacturing capabilities while reducing costs and improving on time delivery, quality and processes to our customers. The successful candidate will have prior experience overseeing manufacturing operations in a fast paced environment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Establishes and implements department SOP’s to ensure the manufacturing of products in compliance with company goals and objectives. Ensures planned KPI’s of efficiency and performance are met or exceeded. Executes the manufacturing plan to deliver the business objectives (production volume, quality, safety).
- Supports the implementation of a LEAN culture by working closely with the Quality Manager to create an environment conducive to change and supportive of continuous improvement.
- Establishes and controls conditions of production in order to satisfy customer and quality specifications.
- Organizes and directs workflow for satisfying production requirement in a cost-efficient manner.
- Drives employee safety and morale by creating safe and efficient working environment. Ensures implementation and evolution of safety procedure.
- Establishes and maintains a standard of performance for the operation. Tracks competencies of subordinates and provides leadership and development as required to achieve the objectives. Conducts performance appraisals for department to ensure compliance with business objectives.
- Maintains proper employment levels through selecting, interviewing, and training of personnel.
The ideal candidate will also possess:
- Alignment with Vitamix’s culture and Guiding Principles which defines its Purpose, Mission, and Values.
- Expertise around Vitamix competencies: Adapting to Change, Customer Thinking & Focus, Drive for Results, Driving Innovation, Creating Accountability, Developing Others
- Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment
- Ability to lead and develop a team
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to adapt and support changes quickly to meet business needs
- 1st shift position with occasional visibility on 3rd shift
- Microsoft Office experience
- Experience utilizing ERP systems for production related activities is preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
- 5 years’ experience overseeing a manufacturing operations environment
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
