Manufacturing Manager

IPG • Menasha, WI

2d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Manager manages daily plant operations and provides leadership and direction to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals. The role oversees department supervisors and their work, develops and prioritizes manufacturing plans, and manages labor and capital resources to meet business needs while balancing labor and expense budgets. The manager also helps advance site certification goals, supports continuous improvement, and contributes to the site's annual performance plan.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a supervisor or manager role.
• Proficiency with computer-based skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and web-based technologies.
• Demonstrated manufacturing project management and continuous improvement skills, including a fundamental understanding of Lean Six Sigma and IPS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including active listening.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload in a busy manufacturing environment and complete projects within assigned deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Business Administration, or another applicable technical discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department supervisors’ on-the-job duties, including assigning workloads, overseeing quality, and advocating for employee safety and health.
• Identify, develop, and prioritize manufacturing plans to achieve service, quality, and productivity goals, including continuous improvement and waste reduction projects.
• Implement and sustain IPS performance metrics and assist in moving plant activities toward assigned certification goals.
• Develop employee commitment and ownership to drive plant continuous improvement projects while adhering to safety and quality system requirements.
• Establish a clear vision for assigned areas that complements site and corporate vision, optimizing technology to improve performance, service, and quality.
• Manage labor and capital resources, systems, and methods to meet business needs while balancing labor and expense budgets.
• Schedule resources to ensure efficient operations and planned equipment maintenance.
• Participate as a key member of the site leadership team and interact openly and collaboratively with other departments.
• Interact with company personnel and external contacts.
• Assist in developing and executing the annual performance plan to achieve site business goals.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed