What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Site Leader position at Lund?
Who we are
RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for trucks, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts around the world. Real Truck’s 5,000 associates operate from 72 facilities across four continents. Lund is the company behind all your favorite vent visors, hood shields, floor mats, fender flares, storage boxes, running boards, among others. You can be a part of making an awesome product!
We are seeking an Operations Leader that enjoys working in a progressive, team-based environment and is committed to making a positive impact.
Position Responsibilities
· Oversee the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing plant.
· Drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people improvements through Lean Manufacturing.
· Provide capacity planning analysis for the manufacturing site.
· Lead large cross-functional problem-solving activities.
· Provide manufacturing shop-floor presence to demonstrate support for manufacturing site.
· Develop and implement production schedules to meet production targets and deadlines.
· Ensure efficient utilization of plant resources and minimize downtime. Recruit, train, and supervise plant staff, including production workers, engineers, and maintenance personnel.
· Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing training and development opportunities.
· Foster a positive and productive work environment.
· Partner with Quality to ensure that all products are manufactured to the highest quality standards.
· Promote and enforce a culture of safety within the manufacturing plant. Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
· Monitor and control operational costs to meet budgetary constraints.
· Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.
· Continuously analyze and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and productivity.
· Implement lean manufacturing and other continuous improvement methodologies.
· Prepare regular reports on plant performance, including production metrics, quality, and safety.
· Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all plant activities.
Education and Experience
· Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
· 7 years of manufacturing experience in operations required.
· 3 years of manufacturing management experience required.
· Certification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge
· Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
· Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
· Skilled in Microsoft Office, Google, manufacturing EPR systems.
· Ability to work cross-functionally and effectively write and communicate with all levels of the organizations.
· Ability to perform basic and complex analysis.
Rewards
We provide a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits program including comprehensive health and wellness benefits, a matched 401k, educational assistance, and discounts on great RealTruck products for you, your family, and friends.
What’s Next?
Please take a moment to provide us with your resume and/or complete our online application. You will quickly receive an acknowledgment that you applied, and we will follow up with you again shortly.
