Manufacturing Manager

Bradford White Corporation•Niles, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Niles Steel Tank Company (NST) is a national leader in the pressure vessel manufacturing industry with its core products designed and manufactured in the United States. NST has earned a competitive advantage through innovation, customer dedication, and a talented team of employees. The NST primary development focus is on new technologies and the continued growth and success of the organization, through both the NST and Bradford White brands.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred
5-7 years’ experience in manufacturing management role, metal welding environment preferred
3-5 years’ experience managing operations with multiple processes (Production, Engineering, etc.)
Ability to problem solve in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated servant leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
Proven understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement
Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate openly and directly with all levels of the organization
Custom and repeatable production metal working experience in a welding environment preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee daily plant operations including production and manufacturing engineering
Collaborate cross-departmentally to identify and resolve operational inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and quality issues
Lead, mentor and develop, production, manufacturing engineering and staff in a union environment
Analyze production data and implement corrective actions when necessary
Work closely with the Manufacturing Engineer team on capital expenditure projects and plant modernization planning
Manage the operation’s annual operating budget to ensure cost control and optimization of resources
Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs to improve safety.
Promote strong collaboration and teamwork with internal and external business partners
Collaborate with senior leadership in the development of performance goals and long-term operational plans
Responsible for creating a team environment between many different departments, fostering open communication, and breaking down barriers to efficiencies
Drive formal process improvements to increase productivity/efficiency, reduce manufacturing costs, inventory levels, etc.
Ensure production meets customer schedules, while maintaining the highest quality standards and plant operating efficiency with optimized resource utilization
Lead the development of operating systems and programs to support key business objectives including health & safety, increased production output, continuous improvement, scrap reduction, quality initiatives, and employee engagement and retention