Job responsibility:

• Responsible for overseeing product manufacturing, finished product quality and raw material management for multiple lines in a 24-hour manufacturing process, as well as employee training and development.
• Responsible for communicating and supporting corporate goals and facility targets for safety, productivity and product quality, effectively problem solve and troubleshoot process personal issues and develop corrective actions.
• Support the facility by assuming the responsibilities of the plant manager in his her absence.
• Supervise manufacturing resources to meet production goals and assist in preparation of budgets and standards for cost measurement.
• Plan and schedule work to utilize equipment and maintain maximum productivity levels.
• Utilize operating indicators for control of product cost, material usage, machine downtime, expenditure control and other shift functions.
• Actively support improvement of safety performance by reducing OSHA incident rate and lost time accidents to 0.
• Develop and administer material and labor usage controls and metrics.
• Ensure production activities are in compliance with company policies procedures and that manufactured goods meet finished product specifications.
• Maintain strict compliance with all financial, legal, regulatory and environmental requirements within the Operation.
• Manage product manufacturing, finished product quality and raw material management for the Operation.
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills Required:

• Bachelor's degree in management, engineering or relevant field with a minimum of 5 years operational leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Working knowledge and understanding of SAP or ERP systems
• Manages a staff of 3 salary and approximately 80 hourly employees, sets direction and deploys resources. Responsible for performance evaluations, pay reviews, hiring, and terminating.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and implement continuous improvement
• Proven ability to work partner with Plant Leadership team
• Proven ability to diagnose solve process issues
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to and including 25 pounds
• Minimal travel required 0 – 10 days per year
• Work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility; may be exposed to environmental conditions of cold, heat, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust mist gas fumes, extensive walking or climbing, etc