Area Manager, Kitting Operations

Brunswick Boat Group•Brownsburg, IN

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality: The key function of the Area Manager (Kitting Operations) is to focus on the development and execution of short-and long-range objectives for P&A Operations. This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day business and performance objectives of a specific department providing direction and guidance to supervisory and hourly team members. They will need to maintain positive and proactive relationships with internal customers, ensuring mutually beneficial and collaborative processes for maintaining safety and product quality at competitive cost. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
Strong cross-functional team leadership, communication, and project management skills
Minimum 5 years in manufacturing or distribution environment
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated experience in leading both salaried and hourly teams across multiple shifts.
Prior supervisory experience in a distribution center or closely related operation required.
Thorough knowledge of ISO requirements, processes, and procedures.
Demonstrated application knowledge for WMS or ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

Preferred background with Manhattan Associates WMA
Functional software knowledge for Microsoft Access, Power BI, and related analytics tools
Working knowledge of WMS software package including WM.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified.

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring the department achieves operations goals for safety, delivery, quality, and cost and is the primary driver for continuous improvement projects in these areas.
Serve as a channel for communication with Site Director and peers to ensure that effective collaboration is maintained to progress business goals.
Key member of the local management team with leadership span of control for approximately 150 hourly employees and 5 salary employees supporting a multi-shift operation.
Ensure adequate training plans are administered to meet business goals and to generate continued developmental opportunities for your team.
Work to develop supervisor leadership capabilities and competencies.
Help build an internal bench of talent with individuals that are poised & capable of growth.
Maintain a flexible hourly workforce through effective cross-training and workforce management techniques.
Conduct timely performance reviews for salaried workforce.
Encourage & ensure regular and consistent feedback from supervisory team to hourly associates.
Prepare recommendations for annual expense budget and effectively manage once approved.
Key leader responsible for the execution and administration of the Health, Safety and Environmental annual plan developed by the leadership team. Prioritize safety above other operational goals.
Administer capital spending plans for distribution and packaging equipment through project leadership.
Communicate with sister plants and outside vendors regarding distribution and packaging issues and drive corrective actions.
Recommend staffing and overtime plans to manager and execute to match changes in forecasted demand.
Responsible for overseeing capacity planning for the growth and efficiency of the department.
Work with SIOP and planning to adhere to forecasted schedule.