Manufacturing Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Manufacturing Manager

Location : Midwest US

Position Description

The Site Leader oversees the management of all areas of Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Plant Engineering to produce products and direct activities so that products are manufactured safely, on schedule, and within quality standards and cost objectives.

In this position, you will direct and oversee the manufacturing operations. You will provide leadership, management, and mentoring necessary to ensure that all teams have the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, resources, support, and talent in place to operate efficiently and support the growth of the Company, in accordance with established goals, collectively by you, the COO and Leadership Team.

Responsibilities

• Execute manufacturing policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation.
• Implement and drive Operational Excellence programs and processes.
• Ensure compliance with current federal, state, and local regulations partnering with Human Resources, Safety, and other departments as appropriate.
• Develop current state and improvement strategies and plans for the facility working with Sales, Engineering, Quality, corporate leadership, and other departments.
• Grow and develop an effective leadership team in a transformational environment
• Champion of the company safety programs / processes and adhere to all appropriate safety policies and procedures while directing employees and seeking opportunities to improve safe work practices.
• Owner of Site Level Scorecard and results
• Provide leadership in supporting employee engagement programs and culture.
• Deliver targeted OEE / productivity performance with sustained year-over-year improvement.
• Partner with Sales to deliver the highest level of customer service, focusing on top customers.
• Grow and develop Business leaders at all levels of the Plant organization.
• Hire, train, develop, and evaluate staff taking appropriate actions as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy.
• Direct the establishment and implementation of Quality Control Plan processes to ensure zero-defect.
• Deliver Operational Excellence savings annually per budget.
• Initiate and coordinate major projects, (e.g., plant layout changes, installation of capital equipment, major repairs, etc.).
• Develop and set stretch goals for direct reports in line with Company strategy.
• Keep current on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Education

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Preferred Knowledge, Certifications, Skills & Abilities