Area Manager

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Douglas, GA

About The Position

The Area Manager manages, directs, and coordinates manufacturing operations for designated departments. The role is accountable for meeting production, quality, reliability, and on-time delivery requirements at the lowest cost. This is achieved in part by delegating authority to Engineering, Information Systems, and Purchasing and motivating the production workforce. The Area Manager delivers results using Lean Manufacturing techniques, 6S, TOC, Six Sigma, and problem solving. The role oversees safe production of quality products that meet customer specifications and delivery commitments, and ensures employees follow process controls, operating instructions, quality controls, and safety rules. It develops manufacturing strategies and plans, maintains production schedules, monitors production, controls costs and work-in-process inventory, and manages operational metrics and department budgets. The Area Manager also recommends and purchases equipment, contributes to equipment design and installation for new processes, and leads the supervision team through hiring, performance evaluations, and talent development. The position requires successful experience in production operations supervision and management, strong communication and leadership skills, and the ability to manage priorities and adapt to changing conditions. Flexible hours, including off-shifts, weekends, and holidays, may be required to meet production demands. A bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or related Engineering is required; an MS or MBA is desirable. Ten or more years of manufacturing operations experience is preferred.

Requirements

Successful experience in related production operations in supervision and management.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute action plans and deliver results.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and adapt to changing situations and priorities.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including off-shifts, weekends, and holidays, as needed to meet production demands.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or a related Engineering field.
Extensive training in manufacturing processes, supervision, and operations management.

Nice To Haves

MS or MBA degree.
Ten or more years of experience in manufacturing operations.
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma certification.
Background and experience with 6S implementation and management.
Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Strategic vision for new and future technology supporting manufacturing and operational excellence.
Proven ability to work hands-on with the team to achieve objectives.

Responsibilities

Safely manufacture quality products that meet customer specifications and delivery commitments.
Ensure adherence to process control procedures, operating instructions, and quality control instructions.
Formulate long- and short-range strategies for continuous improvement across plant manufacturing functions.
Control quality, delivery, production costs, work-in-process levels, and production planning.
Recommend and purchase equipment for expansion, efficiency, cost reduction, quality, or improvement.
Provide input on the design and installation of equipment for new manufacturing processes.
Ensure all department employees follow the Cardinal Rules of Safety.
Manage operational metrics, including TOC, variable cost, and LU targets, on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Lead the supervision team, including hiring, performance evaluations, and talent development.
Maintain and enhance a team environment and motivate the production workforce.
Establish and execute annual department operating budgets and meet budget targets.
Develop manufacturing plans and maintain production schedules.
Control manufacturing costs, work-in-process inventory, and throughput.
Supervise allocation of material, manpower, and equipment resources.
Perform other duties as assigned.