Directs the activities of manufacturing operations of the plant in accordance with established company goals and objectives.
Provide leadership, planning, and assist in directing manufacturing activities, personnel, and projects.
Responsible for planning and directing the layout of equipment, workflow, processing methods, and work force utilization.
Plan, develop, and implement strategies to meet plant and company goals within agreed upon budgets and timeframes.
Develop programs and strategies to optimize operations and increase production.
Develop supervisory and managerial staff.
Develop a data driven culture to make logical and timely decisions.
Serve as liaison between manufacturing and other departments to understand all necessary aspects and needs of operational development.
Work with CI team to carry out lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Work with sales department and product development department to ensure customer satisfaction.
Visit/call suppliers and vendors to obtain information regarding manufacturing activities and projects.
Administer company policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner.
Ensure compliance with federal and state safety and environmental regulations.
Maintain a safe working environment for all employees and ensure that employees follow established safety rules to ensure the goal of zero injuries.
Review and monitor employee attendance on a regular basis to ensure compliance with established attendance policy and efficient staffing of the operation.
Maintain constructive working relationship with employees and supervisors/managers.
Develop Plant Operating and Capital Budgets based on current and future market demand.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in technical or related field.
A minimum of 10 years in industry-based management of manufacturing operations.
Lean manufacturing experience (such as Six Sigma or Kaizen) is preferred.