Manages all activities related to operations and development of company products by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains manufacturing operations business plans to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle, production costs, and image.
• Provides input to the development of product strategy and research and development of new and emerging products.
• Establishes production and quality control standards, develops budget and cost controls, and obtains data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.
• Provides guidance to the development of a manufacturing process plan, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, and tooling and equipment needs.
• Ensures all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met.
• Coordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
• Reviews production and operating reports and directs the resolution of operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Performs administrative activities associated with the effective management of shop operations, including compiling, storing, and retrieving production data for reports.
• Determines responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business objectives.
• Trains and ensures all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company, government, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations.
  
  

Requirements

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in a key leadership/management role at a manufacturing facility.
• Bachelor's level degree in Manufacturing or another related field.
• Strong computer skills including the ability to prepare spreadsheets and use
• Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Power Point and/or Access) to analyze data trends.
• Strong hands-on user of MRP/ERP software systems and maintenance systems.
• Previous experience/best practices implementing and using continuous improvement/lean tools such as; Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, and Transactional Lean to drive improvement.
• Previous experience/strong understanding of budgeting/expense management with basic understanding of financial accounting practices.
• The ability to develop and execute plant manufacturing budgets.
• Previous experience/broad understanding of safety systems and implementation of safety rules and policies.
  
  

Knowledge And Personal Attributes

• Ability to provide leadership for the successful day-to-day operation of the facility.
• Demonstrated strong team building and advanced coaching skills.
• Encourage and promote operating in a continuous improvement environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles and applications associated with manufacturing operations, maintenance and engineering
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to balance production and maintenance needs.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and listening ability.
• A strong ability to be adaptable and flexible.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
  
  

Salary Description

125000-160000/annual

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other