MANUFACTURING MANAGER TRAINEE

McElroy Metal Mill Inc•Diamond, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

McElroy Metal is hiring a Manufacturing Manager Trainee for its Diamond, Missouri manufacturing center. Under the direction of the Production Manager, the trainee assists with oversight of day-to-day shop activities, production deadlines, and leadership of the manufacturing and shipping teams. The trainee period depends on the candidate’s capabilities and performance. The role is intended for someone who enjoys working with a team and may eventually lead one. The position uses company software and supports production scheduling, productivity tracking, workplace safety and quality, continuous improvement, employee development, shipping accuracy, and plant standards. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment in a supervisory-level role.
Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
Demonstrated problem-analysis and problem-solving skills, and ability to coach team members in developing those skills.
Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and execute.
Ability to refine manufacturing processes to improve quality, delivery, and cost.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Use company software systems to support daily production, loading, and customer service requirements.
Schedule daily production, assign raw materials, and complete production requirements.
Complete work-center productivity documentation accurately and daily, and help teams meet productivity targets.
Maintain a safe work environment as a member of the leadership Safety team, and ensure safety and quality inspections are completed.
Ensure start and stop times are followed and resources are used efficiently.
Support and guide continuous-improvement initiatives and help develop the Lean strategy for implementation and sustainment.
Help establish team goals, provide training, and track performance metrics to support continuous improvement.
Assist with managing production employees, including team-member development, employment decisions, and performance assessments.
Ensure team members are cross-trained across job functions.
Oversee the shipping team to ensure outbound loads are completed on time with accurate fill rates.
Empower team members in a positive manner to support team success.
Maintain plant-wide Best Practice Standards and housekeeping requirements.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Program.
Comprehensive medical plan for full-time employees and their dependents.
Prescription card benefit.
Dental plan for regular full-time employees.
Life insurance at no cost to regular full-time employees.
Employee Assistance Program for employees and their immediate family members.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost to regular full-time employees.
Educational Assistance Program.
401(k) Plan with company match and profit-sharing plan.
Vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave for regular full-time employees.
Financial performance incentive programs.
In-house and outside employee training and development opportunities.