Your Day to Day:

Maintain departments in proper and safe condition, ensure environmental compliance, 
oversee programs to safeguard personnel, preserve facilities, and promote good 
housekeeping
Manage the overall activities of the assigned operations to ensure proper workflow, 
maintenance of production schedules, acceptable quality levels and inventory levels
Utilize facilities, workforce, and analysis of methods and materials to achieve economic 
operating cost using team management concepts and administration of work rules
Manage planning and production to direct production scheduling and productions to ensure 
efficient production schedules, economic operating efficiencies and process capabilities, 
and maintenance of current quality systems. Work closely with QA, QC and engineering to 
manage the same.
Develop and implement annual budgets, quality programs, and productivity improvement plans
Conduct performance reviews of subordinates and develop and maintain training programs to 
support business plan and growth
Maintain communications and coordination with other managers within plant operations
Coordinate technical activities with Engineering and other departmental units as required
Assist in special projects and assignments as specified
May be required to perform other related duties as assigned
 

 

What You Bring to the Team:

Bachelors of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment which includes 
supervisory and management roles
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts
Experience with process engineering in extrusion & thermoforming preferred
Strong mechanical/electrical background with excellent troubleshooting skills
Demonstrated ability to drive change in a heavy industrial environment
Demonstrated ability to develop highly efficient teams on the shop floor
Excellent problem solving/trouble shooting skills for supporting all aspects of the 
infrastructure
Demonstrated ability to achieve positive results in the area of safety
Basic knowledge of quality management
Working knowledge/understanding of ERP Systems (SAP would be preferred)
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Proven analytical and quality improvement ability
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
Manages 10 direct reports and 34 indirect production reports and 1 production supervisor. 
Setting direction and deploys resources. Responsible for performance evaluations, pay 
reviews, hiring, and terminating.
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.
May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to and including 50 pounds

Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate