Manufacturing Department Manager

Formica Corporation • Cincinnati, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Maker of the world-famous Formica brand of laminate products and a leading worldwide designer/manufacturer of decorative surfacing materials, Formica Corporation puts its artistic signature on a remarkable variety of commercial and residential interior surfaces. As remarkable as the diverse applications of our products is the opportunity for impressive and rewarding success we offer when you join us at our Evendale, Ohio facility as a Manufacturing Department Manager . A Short Summary of Your Tasks and Responsibilities: The selected candidate will ideally have several years of progressing responsibility with the ability to track and achieve department performance, with clear accountability for key performance indicators (KPIs) impacting the department, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people metrics. They will partner cross‑functionally (Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, HR) to drive department results and lead department performance by establishing and sustaining a disciplined lean management system that drives consistent, predictable results. Maintain a daily presence on the production floor to observe processes, engage with employees, identify abnormalities, and reinforce standard work by conducting daily accountability meetings, visual performance reviews, and routine follow‑up on actions and countermeasures. Responsible to build, develop, and mentor a high functioning team of supervisors and front‑line leaders to manage daily performance, escalate issues appropriately, and lead structured problem‑solving. Work as a partner with the union to effectively resolve issues as they arise.

Requirements

• B.S. in Business or Engineering preferred
• Microsoft Office experience with ERPLX/SAP/other equivalent
• Must be capable of working extended and off-shift hours on a non-routine basis

Responsibilities

• track and achieve department performance
• accountability for key performance indicators (KPIs) impacting the department, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people metrics
• partner cross‑functionally (Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, HR) to drive department results
• lead department performance by establishing and sustaining a disciplined lean management system that drives consistent, predictable results
• Maintain a daily presence on the production floor to observe processes, engage with employees, identify abnormalities, and reinforce standard work by conducting daily accountability meetings, visual performance reviews, and routine follow‑up on actions and countermeasures
• build, develop, and mentor a high functioning team of supervisors and front‑line leaders to manage daily performance, escalate issues appropriately, and lead structured problem‑solving
• Work as a partner with the union to effectively resolve issues as they arise

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus
• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Matching provision
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life & Voluntary Optional Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Product Purchase Discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees