To perform this job successfully, the individual we seek will have an Industrial/Automative industry background, great communication skills, and an even-tempered management style. Fundamental thought Leadership is needed in that we must be better than basic compliance to truly access the benefits that come with lean manufacturing and a continuous improvement culture. They will be responsible for leading a production team of about 15 direct reports.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Adapt to changing production needs and communicate with the production team to facilitate continuous improvements throughout the facility.
• Define and monitor process metrics to target improvements in internal customer satisfaction, productivity, cost, and quality.
• Drive accountability to monthly/annual budget goals; allocate resources to drive production.
• Collaborate with Leaders and teams to increase efficiency and throughput.
• Monitor and approve weekly timecards for accuracy.
• Ensure the team maintains high levels of efficiency.
• Train and coach team members and other Associates.
• Support and facilitate teams’ partnership and development.
• Determine day to day responsibilities of staff positions to accomplish business objectives.
• Handles discipline and termination of associates in accordance with the company policy.
• Maintain a balance between the needs of customers, our Associates, and the company.
• Analyze data and create reports of plant production to share with Global Leadership.
• Communicate production goals and initiatives to all plant Associates.
• Monitor and drive progress through reportable KPI’s.
• Take ownership and accountability of the process and the Associates.
• Travel to Global Headquarters in Lewis Center, OH on occasion.
• Follow all company safety policies and practices.

• Lead by example, do the hard things (including having difficult conversations), expect more, and be compassionate and persistent.

Required qualifications:

• BS Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or equivalent field.

• 5-10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5-10 years’ proven experience as a trustworthy, effective team Leader.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and leading teams.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment.
• Ability to self-start and work without immediate direct supervision.
• Proactive Leader-solution mindset.
• Experience with P&L (profit and loss) management.
• Willing to travel up to 10%.

Desired qualifications:

• Experience with machining.

Physical requirements:

• Willingness to work around chemicals and use appropriate PPE.

Abrasive Technology is a world-leading innovator in the development and manufacturing of super abrasive grinding wheels and tools with locations around the globe. Our products shape the world around us every day – providing grinding, cutting, drilling, and polishing solutions for a wide variety of industrial materials. If you are driven by excellence and seek a different way of thinking, we would love to talk about how you may fit into our culture!

Abrasive Technology also offers our associates:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance,
• Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability,
• Company matched 401k plan,
• Quarterly incentive bonuses,
• Tuition reimbursement,
• Paid time off,
• Paid holidays, and
• Paid facility shutdown in December.

Abrasive Technology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet.