Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in technical or related field
A minimum of 10 years in industry-based management of manufacturing operations
Lean manufacturing experience (such as Six Sigma or Kaizen) is preferred
Leadership & Management skills: Self-starter with strong time management and communication skills, proven track record of identifying and developing talent, ability to organize people and tasks effectively while providing strong leadership
Analytical & Problem-Solving skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general plant financial reports, P&Ls, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; skilled in solving practical problems and addressing a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization
Communication & Documentation skills: Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; capable of effectively presenting information and responding to questions from managers, clients, customers and the general public
Instruction & Process Interpretation skills: Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Physical demands: Regularly use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, talk and hear; moderate squatting, bending, and stooping; occasional walking, standing, lifting/moving up to 20 pounds; frequent sitting; specific vision abilities
Responsibilities
Provide leadership, planning, and assist in directing manufacturing activities, personnel, and projects
Plan and direct the layout of equipment, workflow, processing methods, and work force utilization
Plan, develop, and implement strategies to meet plant and company goals within agreed upon budgets and timeframes
Develop programs and strategies to optimize operations and increase production
Develop supervisory and managerial staff
Develop a data driven culture to make logical and timely decisions
Serve as liaison between manufacturing and other departments to understand all necessary aspects and needs of operational development
Work with CI team to carry out lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
Work with sales department and product development department to ensure customer satisfaction
Visit/call suppliers and vendors to obtain information regarding manufacturing activities and projects
Administer company policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner
Ensure compliance with federal and state safety and environmental regulations
Maintain a safe working environment for all employees and ensure that employees follow established safety rules to ensure the goal of zero injuries
Review and monitor employee attendance on a regular basis to ensure compliance with established attendance policy and efficient staffing of the operation
Maintain constructive working relationship with employees and supervisors/managers
Develop Plant Operating and Capital Budgets based on current and future market demand