What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Manufacturing (Full-Time) Watertown, WI position at Wis-Pak, Inc.?
ABOUT US
Wis-Pak is a leading manufacturer and distributor of Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Bubbl'r, and other popular beverage brands. We are one of the largest independent bottler cooperatives in the Pepsi system with production facilities throughout the Midwest. We are a billion-dollar organization on the cusp of innovative growth. We are seeking a take-charge leader with proven manufacturing operations experience to work onsite as a Director of Manufacturing at our Watertown, WI location.
ABOUT YOU
- Ambassador for safety, quality, the employee, and the customer
- Self-starter with passion for the job, and demonstrate a high degree of creativity and innovation
- Humble leader focused on 'finding right' rather than 'being right'
- Able to work collaboratively and effectively with all levels of employees, management, vendors, and customers
- Able to demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, communication, and planning skills, and the ability to effectively supervise and / or influence others as needed
- Ability to make timely decisions based on the data available
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Support the development and implementation of standardized EHS programs and processes to drive a safety-first culture
- Support the development and implementation of standardized Food Safety and Quality programs and processes.
- Foster and support the Wis-Pak Mission, Culture and Values
- Track overall performance for each of the manufacturing facilities and deliver remedy plans as required
- Standardize activities across the manufacturing network to reduce variation in supply levels to the customers
- Drive automation and improvement initiates to reduce and optimize conversion costs without detriment to safety, quality, or service level
- Facilitate and promote the use of automated data capture to drive quick data driven decisions
- Cascade learning across the manufacturing network
- Sponsor and lead key projects through the OBEYA and HOSHIN processes
- Collaboratively develop performance goals and objectives for Facility Managers
- Develop longer term plans (2-5 years) for future packages and production capacity to support the trends of the business as they change
- Collaborate with Human Resources in the areas of talent, performance management and succession planning
- Support excellent communication between the facilities, functional directors and the central departments to solve problems and ensure smooth operations
- Provide input into the development of the annual capital plan and long-range capital plan
- Support Facility Managers to develop an annual plant operating budget
- Provide routine performance reports and action plans for monthly OBEYA and BOD meetings
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE
- Minimum of 8 years plant management experience
- Minimum of 3 years multi-site experience
- Experience in a high pace manufacturing environment
- A Bachelor of Business/Engineering degree or similar
- Ability to travel to multiple sites in central USA
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary and bonus potential
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Profit-sharing plan
- A people-centric, collaborative, and performance-focused work culture
If you're ready to step into a Director level role and make a difference, we want to hear from you! Apply today and help us lead Wis-Pak to new heights.
DISCLAIMER
The information listed above is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description. A full list of duties and responsibilities for this position is available upon request.
Wis-Pak is an equal opportunity employer that complies with EEOC rules and regulations.
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