Manager, Manufacturing Line
About The Position
The Manufacturing Line Manager is part of a high-performing team committed to World Class Manufacturing, prioritizing employee safety and building a culture of continuous improvement focused on zero operational defects and losses. The role has 24-hour accountability for manufacturing line results, including safety, quality, reliability, production attainment, productivity, and costs. The manager works with the manufacturing line leadership team to strengthen people-management practices, build team capability, and support coaching and communication across shifts. The position develops safety and quality plans and standards, creates 24-hour action plans, sets priorities, allocates resources to eliminate losses, and collaborates on annual maintenance and long-term capital plans. The manager is accountable for production-line staff and business results across multiple shifts, leads Daily Direction Settings (DDS), and drives 90-day loss-elimination plans using IWS tools and the annual maintenance plan. The role also owns specified Daily Management Systems, coaches direct reports and team leaders, and oversees recruiting and selection to help build an engaged, diverse workforce.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- At least 4 years of experience as a manufacturing or operations supervisor required.
- Experience delivering sustainable continuous process improvement programs by engaging, developing, and empowering teams.
- Knowledge of data analytics and appropriate KPIs for measuring manufacturing systems.
- Ability to manage and respond to issues as needed in a 24/7 operation.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree or technical certification in engineering or industrial maintenance preferred; the posting states 2+ years with a bachelor's degree or technical certification required.
- At least 4 years of progressive experience in beverage production, maintenance, and/or warehouse operations preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain 24-hour, multiple-shift accountability for safety, quality, production, delivery, cost, morale, and capability; ensure appropriate metrics are established and monitored.
- Lead the manufacturing line Daily Direction Settings (DDS) meeting, own the DDS cycle, and coach team leaders in the process.
- Lead execution of 90-day loss-elimination plans using IWS tools and the line annual maintenance plan.
- Set short- and long-term direction for the production line and team, and hold overall accountability for staff who operate the line.
- Own the CIL, defect handling, and incident elimination Daily Management Systems (DMSs).
- Partner with the line leadership team to establish, maintain, and improve DDS effectiveness and build line-team capability and self-sufficiency.
- Develop and coach direct reports to build and maintain a performance-driven culture, leading by example.
- Oversee recruiting, interviewing, and selection to build a highly engaged, diverse workforce.
- Develop safety and quality plans and standards, create 24-hour action plans, set priorities, and allocate resources to eliminate losses.
- Collaborate with the manufacturing line leadership team to develop annual maintenance and long-term capital plans.
Benefits
- Medical coverage with three medical options
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Health Savings Account with company match
- Medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Free virtual primary care, acute care, and physical therapy
- Employee Assistance Program
- Virtual mental health counseling and telehealth
- Company-paid vacation, holidays, sick time, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, maternity/parental leave, disability leave, and volunteer time
- Life insurance and supplemental life insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Discounted and free products
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career advancement opportunities
- Bonus structure
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
