Focused Factory Manager

Job Title: Focused Factory Manager 2 

Position Overview 

The Focused Factory Manager 2 is responsible for overseeing complex manufacturing operations, driving strategic improvements, and leading large-scale teams to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. This role requires a high level of expertise in lean manufacturing, process optimization, and leadership development. The Focused Factory Manager 2 plays a critical role in shaping manufacturing strategies, driving operational excellence, and mentoring future leaders within the organization. 

Responsibilities 

Safety, Compliance, & Risk Management 

• Ensure a proactive safety culture, driving initiatives to exceed OSHA, MIOSHA, and company safety standards. 

• Champion safety leadership training and mentor managers in developing strong safety accountability. 

Advanced Quality & Continuous Improvement 

• Oversee and refine quality control processes, implementing data-driven strategies to minimize defects and optimize production performance. 

• Leverage Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, and automation to drive efficiency improvements across operations. 

• Ensure strict compliance with quality management standards, guiding teams through audits and certification processes. 

Strategic Leadership & Operational Excellence 

• Provide strategic oversight of manufacturing operations, ensuring alignment with company objectives and growth strategies. 

• Lead high-impact process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. 

• Actively participate in cross-functional strategic projects, such as new product launches and facility expansions. 

Financial & Budgetary Oversight 

• Oversee multiple manufacturing cost centers, ensuring financial performance aligns with business objectives. 

• Develop strategic investment plans for capital expenditures, process upgrades, and technology enhancements. 

• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify long-term cost reduction opportunities and supply chain optimizations. 

Leadership & Workforce Development 

• Lead a large team of supervisors, engineers, and technical staff, developing future leaders within the organization. 

• Drive a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and team-based innovation. 

• Act as a mentor and coach, supporting leadership development and fostering employee engagement. 

Union Relations & Organizational Leadership 

• Serve as a key liaison between operations and Union leadership, navigating complex labor relations and negotiations. 

• Lead high-level grievance resolution and employee relations strategies, ensuring positive engagement and workforce satisfaction. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred; MBA is a plus. Equivalent experience will be considered. 

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in manufacturing leadership, with a proven track record of driving operational improvements. 

• Expertise in quality systems, Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, and advanced process optimization. 

• Strong strategic leadership and business acumen, with the ability to drive enterprise-wide improvements. 

• Proven ability to mentor and develop leaders, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. 

• High proficiency in financial planning, budgeting, and cost reduction strategies. 

• Extensive experience in union relations, negotiations, and labor management. 

• Advanced problem-solving, data analysis, and process optimization skills. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and loud machinery. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

FLSA Status: Exempt 

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