Factory Manager

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life. Graco’s Industrial Division is a fast-paced, high-performing, and growing business, with global operations and hundreds of millions of dollars in annual sales. Our equipment helps solve some of the world’s most complex manufacturing challenges. Graco technology is used by automotive companies to achieve the highest quality paint finishes; electronics manufacturers rely on our solutions to manage heat inside 5G equipment and gaming consoles; battery producers use our technology to get the extra mile out of electric vehicles; and Graco enables solar panel manufacturers to increase efficiency while reducing footprint, just to name a few applications. Many of our end user customers are household names that are synonymous with technology thought leadership. Graco’s Industrial Team is built for performance, innovation and service within these markets, with Leading Technology and Proven Quality. Graco’s Industrial Division is a fast-paced, high-performing, and growing business, with global operations and hundreds of millions of dollars in annual sales. Our equipment helps solve some of the world’s most complex manufacturing challenges. Graco technology is used by automotive companies to achieve the highest quality paint finishes; electronics manufacturers rely on our solutions to manage heat inside 5G equipment and gaming consoles; battery producers use our technology to get the extra mile out of electric vehicles; and Graco enables solar panel manufacturers to increase efficiency while reducing footprint, just to name a few applications. Many of our end user customers are household names that are synonymous with technology thought leadership. Graco’s Industrial Team is built for performance, innovation and service within these markets, with Leading Technology and Proven Quality. Job Purpose The Factory Manager will manage all facets of the small single-site factory to achieve key manufacturing measures and corporate objectives while ensuring that employee morale and human capital is effectively managed. Revenue Scope: Overall management responsibility for the following/Level cutters: Deliveries to the Distribution Center/year cost less than $20M Factory hours/year (hourly labor) less than 100k Essential Duties Develop an annual plan including objectives, strategies, and resources required for the operation of the Cells other departments within the factory. Manage and monitor the performance of key operational measures such as customer service levels, cost to produce, inventory turns, warranty expense, first-pass test yields, scrap and rework, capital expense, spending and productivity, and efficiency. Manage direct and indirect labor to appropriate staffing levels and ensure that skills and abilities are being utilized and continually gaining new knowledge. Identify and implement corporate-wide manufacturing initiatives to improve cost, inventory turns and integrity, quality, and delivery of products. Provide direction, training, and leadership to staff and manufacturing employees and build relationships with non-manufacturing managers to ensure operational success. Communicate company and factory policies, procedures, and practices and ensure they are interpreted and applied correctly through C&Is, roundtables, staff meetings, and working in a factory. Manage factory capacity to meet targets for deliveries and cost. Manage, acquire, and maintain capital assets. Set expectations, monitor and evaluate performance, coach, and mentor, give recognition, or take corrective action if appropriate to factory staff and employees. Maintain a clean and safe working environment. Support the introduction of new products according to project timetables. Identify processes and systems that support the manufacturing objective of continuous improvement. Must spend a minimum of 10% of the time on the factory floor. Other duties as assigned. Position Requirements Education/Certifications B.A. in Business, or B.S. in Engineering or equivalent Experience 8 years overall manufacturing experience to include methods, process improvement, and capital equipment purchases with a minimum of 5 years previous supervisory experience. Up to 3 years of experience as a Factory/ Plant Manager. Knowledge Knowledge of manufacturing information systems to include forecasting, MRP, SPC, labor, and costing Skills/Abilities/Competencies Leadership ability to include excellent coaching, facilitating, and counseling capabilities Excellent interpersonal communication skills Strong oral and written communicator Proven organization, analytical skills, and planning skills Demonstrated ability to recognize and successfully implement corporate/manufacturing initiatives Proven experience in developing and successfully managing annual budgets/plan to meet manufacturing goal We believe that teamwork, collaboration and the continuation of a strong culture best happens in person, yet we believe strongly in work/life balance. This position is based at the Industrial Division’s facility in North Canton Ohio which is located in Stark County in Northeast Ohio. Power to Be At Graco, the Power to Be means providing the support, resources and freedom to pave your own way. Bring your unique attributes to the table, along with a commitment to being your best self, and you can be a part of a culture that rewards effort, celebrates uniqueness, and gives you the tools you need to succeed and become your best, fullest self along the way. Our culture empowers employees to chart their own career path. Our managers provide support and opportunities while offering freedom for employees to find their own Power to Be. Whether you decide to move up within the same department or expand to another cross-functional group, you will gain the well-rounded experience to succeed on your own terms. Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more. Proven Quality. Leading Technology. Launch your career with Graco! Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. We employ approximately 3,700 people worldwide and serve thousands of customers in over 100 countries.

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