Business Unit Manager

Job Description

Made in the USA and Demanded Everywhere that's the RIDGID® difference. At Ridge Tool we offer highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including paid holidays, vacation, medical / dental / vision / life insurance, tuition reimbursement, on-site cafeteria, 401(k), tool-loaning program, a clean production environment, as well as other benefits of working for an elite organization.

The Value Stream Manager reports to the Operations Manager and works closely with other functional leaders such as Safety, Engineering, Materials Management, Quality, Perfect Execution, Human Resources, and Plant Controller.

The Business Unit Manager leads the safety, employee engagement, efficiency, quality, and equipment maintenance associated with leading a continuous-shift manufacturing facility. They will lead all aspects of all manufacturing activities in Machining , including but not limited to, assigning and advising the work of production, ensuring focus on Lean Daily Management principles, and accomplishing goals established by the organization's strategic priorities. They will drive efficiencies using Lean Manufacturing techniques and ensure consistency of standards, practices, and policies. We are excited to present this opportunity to be a part of our Professional Tools business. We look forward to seeing your application!

As a Value Stream Manager, You Will :

• Work closely with leadership to carry out central initiatives associated with production objectives
• Lead and direct Production teams of approximately 150 employees
• Provide overall direction for scheduling, production capacity, and planning to meet customer expectations.
• Ensure execution of production plan by prioritizing, scheduling activities, and supervising progress; revising schedules, and resolving problems
• Coordinate plant activities through planning with departmental supervisors to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Ensure safety goals are met through developing and supporting following defined safety procedures, encouraging involvement, swiftly following up on safety concerns, and modeling proper safe behaviors
• Ensure desired level of employee engagement. This includes ensuring an environment of listening, taking crucial actions, recognizing excellent performance, and holding employees accountable for undesirable behaviors
• Ensure achievement of quality goals, ensuring employees are properly trained on quality standards and following quality procedures. Partner directly with the Quality Manager to ensure adherence to customer quality standards
• Incorporate and nurture continuous improvement by applying lean principles and resolving root cause and corrective measures to reduce waste in the plant; recommending preventative maintenance requirements to guarantee the safe and efficient operation of equipment
• Coordinate and collaborate with all departments of the plant in establishing and carrying out all responsibilities
• Effectively communicates throughout all levels of the organization on key issues.
• Maintain performance expectations of the Production Supervisors through mentoring and counseling
• Travel as needed
• Other job duties as assigned

Who you are :

You facilitate an open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and collaborators. You build and implement plans that allocate resources precisely. You persist in the face of challenges and setbacks. You set daring goals and have high standards.

Required Education, Experience & Skills :

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills :

Schedule :

The general working hours are about 6 : 00 AM - 3 : 30 PM.

Why Work in the Greater Cleveland Area

Our facility is located in Elyria, OH (our world headquarters), which is conveniently located within driving distance to Cleveland. The area's generally low costs of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work.

About our Location

Since the invention of the modern pipe wrench in 1923, the 25-acre RIDGID world headquarters in Elyria, OH has been developing tools that help trades professionals tackle jobs faster, safer, and more accurately. Today, more than 600 employees work in 734K sq. ft. of office and manufacturing space. The campus is also home to a factory tool service center and an innovative "schoolhouse" training center that educates and trains hundreds of tradespersons annually. In addition to the iconic wrench, the campus manufactures RIDGID battery hydraulic tools, pipe and electrical tools, and drain cleaning components, as well as Greenlee step bits and knock-out tools. Emerson's Professional Tools business provides the industry's broadest portfolio of sophisticated, reliable tools and technologies for the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades.

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!

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