NAC Consumables Production Manager

LGC Group•Alexandria, MN

9d•$90,000 - $147,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for leading a cross-functional team focused on Column Consumables Manufacturing to meet the manufacturing needs of the Alexandria site. Products manufactured by this teams will be supplied to both internal and external customers. This position works directly with the Site Director to ensure that the operations of the team align with all company procedures and external regulatory requirements. This position directly supervises and supports the assigned staff, leading by example, and ensuring that all tasks are prioritized and completed successfully and with highest quality. The Consumables Manager – Columns interfaces with many branches of the company (both inside and outside of the Alexandria site), along with external customers. This position is also responsible for communicating and helping to monitor the On Time in Full (OTIF), Turn Around Time (TAT), and Right First Time (RFT) metrics for the group and driving improvements in process and methods to effect positive changes to those metrics. This position is responsible for planning of workspace, equipment and personnel needs, interfacing with associated groups, and management of a team focused on manufacturing and Quality Control. In the role of a people manager at LGC this position is responsible for overseeing a team of employees and is responsible for specific deliverables for the business. The individual in this role executes decisions and judgement based on the outputs or needs of the department, site, and organization. This position drives business results by working closely with team members; communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring and appraising individual performance; coaching and taking corrective actions when situations dictate. As a people manager this position maintains staff by recruiting, hiring, familiarizing, and training employees, fostering personal growth opportunities and talent managing team and individual performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, business administration, Quality Control, or a related field or equivalent amount of experience
5 years of demonstrated work experience in a related field including management of manufacturing teams
Experience working in an ISO 9001 or ISO 13485 certified QMS, or equivalent, environment
Working knowledge or training in Lean or Continuous Improvement concepts
Proficient in the usage of Microsoft Office software and inventory management system
Professional presence and strong attention to detail
Proven leadership skills in a manufacturing environment
Experience hiring, training, leading and developing employees
Resonate and operate in line with LGC’s core value behaviors: Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect
Promotes cooperation and commitment within a diverse team across the Alexandria site and with vendors to achieve company goals and deliverables
Highly effective oral and written communication skills
Highly adaptable and willing to change and flex work schedule as needs require
Possess strong documentation, testing and problem-solving skills
Makes decisions about pass/failing product based on data, not pressured to pass if there are known issues with the product
Demonstrated ability to create timelines and prioritization for work, and complete all identified requirements within the timeline to meet internal and external requirements
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the area of quality control inspection concepts
Experience implementing Operational Effectiveness/Continuous Improvement into processes and teams
Highly motivated and proactive individual who asks questions, seeks to understand, and gets results
Able to build mastery of subject matter and communicate that knowledge to others to support training and the expansion of capabilities and bench strength for the organization
Driven engage and motivate team members through effective communication, personal/professional development and coaching
Proven track record of collaboration and problem solving within teams and across departments
Commitment to taking ownership for problems and solutions.
Current U.S. work authorization

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
10+ years of industry experience and 5+ years of supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Participate in or manage the process of the hiring of staff as needed to complete assigned work
Ensure staff is appropriately trained on all required procedures prior to performing and verify training as needed
Manage the priorities of each team, ensuring that the changing needs of the company and customers are reflected in those priorities at all times
Ensure manufacturing priorities are completed by; managing shop orders and due dates, properly scheduling employees, appropriately scheduling maintenance activities, verifying equipment is functioning and properly maintained
Effectively communicate and coordinate with internal customers, internal suppliers, and team members to ensure the most efficient use of time and resources
Ensure appropriate work instructions are in place and up to date for all processes to support standardized work, clarity of expectations for all processes, and continuous improvement of processes
Provide effective leadership through; performance evaluations and goal setting, active coaching and mentoring of team members, supplying technical expertise to team members, enforcing company policy and managing individual performance issues
Proactively interface with production groups and internal customers to identify and implement areas of continuous improvement
Execute on objectives and goals to support a positive, efficient, and motivated team
Research, implement, and maintain equipment as needed to perform operational functions at the scales or volumes required by the organization
Review and report data to team for OTIF, RFT, and TAT metrics and take measures to positively affect these numbers
Apply financial disciplines to the manufacturing and production processes to maintain and improve margin performance of our products. Work closely with product management, Site Director, and the Finance Manager to understand margin trends and recommend improvements
Make recommendations to management as necessary regarding resources required to meet manufacturing objectives, including raw materials, equipment, employees, and production space
Periodically review the workload of the team members and take necessary measures to streamline processes as needed to maximize efficiencies and impacts of the teams
Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment
Ensure operational of all team activities and processes in accordance with Safety and Quality processes
Perform other duties as required, or assigned by management, to meet business needs

Benefits

Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity programs
401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
Company-paid short- and long- term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
Flexible work options
Pet Insurance for our furry friends
8 weeks of parental leave for qualifying life events
PTO that begins immediately
Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual, Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work, Company wide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!