Factory Manager

Graco•Erie, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. High Pressure Equipment Company (HiP), a subsidiary of Graco, Inc., is a premium supplier of high pressure valves, fittings and tubing with over 60 years of experience. This role will manage all facets of operations, applying world-class manufacturing techniques for continuous improvement in process, quality, service, products, and environment. The Factory Manager will plan, direct, and coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

Requirements

B.A. in Business, B.S. in Engineering, or equivalent combination of bachelor’s degree and 6 to 8 years of manufacturing experience.
8+ plus years of manufacturing experience to include methods, process improvement, and capital equipment purchases.
2-5 years Supervisory Experience, with five-plus years supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge and Experience with Manufacturing Information Systems to include forecasting, MRP, SPC, labor, and costing.
Demonstrated ability to recognize and successfully implement corporate/manufacturing initiatives.
Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills.
Good Coaching, Facilitating and Counseling Capabilities.
Strong Leadership Qualities.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).

Nice To Haves

MBA/ Engineering Degree
Machinist Experience
Past Budgeting/Accounting Experience, preferably ownership of own budget
Purchasing experience, contact with outside vendors
Understanding of SPC concepts
Experience supervising manufacturing employees

Responsibilities

Proactively identify and implement continuous quality and cost improvements as it relates to operations.
Set and communicate expectations for employees; monitor performance and give recognition when appropriate. Take corrective action when necessary.
Provide a clean, safe, organized working environment within the company that is conducive to efficient and productive operations.
Develop systems to plan and manage production, capacity, inventories, and purchases.
Develop, implement, and support systems to achieve cost reductions, quality improvements, productivity increases, inventory reductions, and service improvements; Set-up Reductions, Assemble to Order, Build to Order, etc.
Research, justify, procure, and implement new technology to maximize company profitability.
Establish and implement training requirements and develop cross-trained multi-functional employees.
Work with suppliers to deliver components that meet quality and delivery standards.
Understand and implement Graco QMS.
Utilize Quality Management techniques for problem-solving, corrective action, and process decisions.
Manage the development and implementation of preproduction projects.
Identify process and component changes to improve value and performance projects.
Manage staff and resources to achieve company objectives.
Establish and implement training requirements and develop cross-functional multi-functional employees.
Ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.