Focus Factory Manager, TLS

Vontier • Duncansville, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Focus Factory Manager position is a critical leadership role within Veeder-Root’s Altoona manufacturing facility. This role directs all activities of a high-performance factory utilizing lean manufacturing principles to drive continuous and significant improvements in key operational metrics including safety, quality, delivery, inventory and productivity. A Focus Factory Manager sets direction based on customer delivery requirements and drives his/her team to meet these requirements. They are responsible for all activities within the focus factory (-ies) that impact the success of the Company and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• This position requires a minimum of 4 years’ experience in a leadership role in Operations (previous direct supervision of production associates preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree required. Technical discipline preferred.
• Proven track record of driving for results and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in front line supervision highly desired.
• Prior experience utilizing Lean / Six Sigma tools desired.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe working environment for all associates and drive to eliminate any environmental, health, and safety incidents.
• Manages the activities of the Factory Production Supervisor(s) to include people leadership and career development.
• Influences other operationally critical roles including Manufacturing Engineer(s), Material Planner(s), and Production Planners.
• Identify, implement, and track both long- and short-term strategies that ensure positive results in the areas of financial performance, manufacturing excellence, materials management, and inventory control.
• Determine and monitor the overall resource capacity (personnel and equipment) for the focus factory and set priorities to maintain production expectations.
• Lead regular strategic and operational reviews for the factory. Drive results and effective countermeasures for misses to the plan in all areas, with particular emphasis on Safety and Quality.
• Responsible for department budget development and performance.
• Maintain good employee relations and adherence to labor contract provisions, takes proper and judicious disciplinary measures when required, assists supervisors in handling first-step grievances, and conducts second-step meetings.
• Responsible for successfully leading the launch of new product introductions and projects into the factory.
• Maintain and enforce adherence to all Company policies and safety standards.
• Management and organizational development of salaried employees within team.
• Responsible for driving continuous improvement utilizing VBS (Vontier Business System) principles. Active participation and leadership on continuous improvement teams (kaizens).
• Assures efficient and economical utilization of materials, improvement of manufacturing processes and elimination of wasteful practices within the department.
• Stimulates maximum efficiency and productivity of supervisors and production workers.

Benefits

• We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• With programs for family planning from Maven Clinic to managing diabetes like Livongo, coverage for women's health, support for adult and elder care, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more.
• Vontier is here for all stages of life.
• We also offer paid time off up to 15 days each year, 12 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays), and paid sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager