MANUFACTURING MANAGER

MS Companies • Elizabethtown, KY

196d • $137,086

About The Position

The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing three shifts of production manufacturing operations through subordinate department managers and supervisors. The goal is to achieve the production of high quality, low cost, on-time products for SPI's customers while meeting safety objectives.

Requirements

• College degree plus 4 years manufacturing experience or 6 years experience in a technical or management position in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Plastic Injection Molding, Painting, and Automotive Assembly processes.
• Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.
• A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Meet manufacturing operation objectives including key metrics related to safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Ensure manufacturing operations have a safe working environment through safe work practices, employee awareness, 5S and housekeeping, and layered safety audits.
• Ensure plant manufacturing operations closely adhere to Summit Lean Manufacturing System (SLMS) practices.
• Manage manufacturing planning tools including Molding GPE Workbook, Paint GPE Workbook, and Assembly ADCALC Workbook.
• Utilize manufacturing planning tools monthly to ensure production staffing complies with standard staffing allowances.
• Train subordinate managers and supervisors.
• Manage training of departmental hourly employees.
• Participate in employee disciplinary process with subordinate managers, supervisors, and Human Resource department.
• Participate in PPS root cause problem solving activities.
• Lead collaboration and teamwork with other plant departments to optimize plant operations.
• Ensure department compliance to SPI systems and procedures supporting IATF 16949 Quality standard and ISO 14001 Environmental standard.
• Engage in new product development and pre-launch activities, ensuring manufacturing department participation.
• Maintain plant floor focus, engage with all shifts, and participate in quarterly employee shift meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree