MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS MANAGER - TRUSS MANUFACTURING PLANT

Wilson Lumber Company•Madison, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Role Summary: The Truss Manager is responsible for the success and profitability of the Plant. This will include achieving and maintaining production goals and department objectives while working with the sales team to meet demand. Scope of the Position: This position is responsible for the overall success of a Truss plant of approximately 75+ employees. Reporting directly to the Truss Manager will be the Production Supervisor, Dispatcher, and Administrative Assistant.

Requirements

Strong analytical, problem solving, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently with minimal direction
Ability to provide clear task assignments, create a shared understanding of strategic direction, promote a sense of purpose and inspire motivation
Possess a strong customer orientation
Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop teams
Proficient in Microsoft Office
7+ years manufacturing leadership experience; truss plant management experience a plus

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in management or operations or trade degree in related field preferred
Mitek Truss Software experience preferred
Lean Manufacturing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure the facility is staffed with qualified and engaged personnel
Train and coach staff to hit their maximum potential
Develop, review, coordinate daily production plans and problem solve when necessary to ensure smooth production
Develop strategies to improve the overall operational performance of the plant and yard operations
Work with customers and sales team to develop and maintain good standing relationships with high quality customer service
Fiscal responsibility for the profitability of the plant
Budgetary responsibility
Manage dispatch/delivery department to ensure delivery schedules are met while adhering to all DOT and safety regulations
Provide and maintain appropriate department lead times as set/approved by management
Coordinate with Maintenance department of any corrective actions or equipment maintenance issues
Coordinate with purchasing department to resolve any inventory issues. Clearly communicate needs/volume and provide timely inventories
Track and communicate key performance indicators to management
Ensure plant remains in good standing with Truss Plate Institute (TPI) and Structural Building Components Association (SBCA)
Ensure facility housekeeping meets 5S and TPI standards
Ensure overall product quality meets TPI standards
Ensure that plant adheres to all local, state, and federal agencies requirements including OSHA and ADEM
Follow any other job related instructions and to perform other job related duties as requested by management.