JE Dunn Construction

Manufacturing Manager 2

JE Dunn Construction$92K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in management, engineering, or related field preferred
  • 8+ years of experience in commercial construction, manufacturing, or fabrication shop
  • 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing setting
  • Proficient in Lean processes and philosophies
  • Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings, and specifications

Responsibilities

  • Lead safety culture initiatives and mentor staff on injury prevention
  • Oversee daily operations to meet quality and timeline requirements
  • Refine production schedules based on demand and material flow
  • Manage team performance and focus on employee development
  • Track and improve key production performance indicators
  • Conduct various operational meetings and updates
  • Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations

Benefits

  • Professional Non-Union benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Support for employee development and mentoring
Full Job Description
Role Summary

The Manufacturing Manager 2 will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of a manufacturing facility including operations, safety, employee development, logistics and quality of a large and complex manufacturing facility. This position will also collaborate with other prefabrication functions to evaluate feasibility of new project types and implement changes, mentoring manufacturing leadership locally and in other facilities, ensuring professional growth. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.
  • Autonomy and Decision-Making: Makes most decisions and consults with supervisor as needed.
  • Career Path: Senior Manufacturing Manager


Key Role Responsibilities - Core

  • Leads all aspects of the company's safety culture and creates awareness by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others. Investigates safety incidents and retrains staff as needed
  • Oversees daily operations within assigned area of responsibility, ensuring product quality and timeline requirements are met and implementing corrective action if needed
  • Develops and refines production schedules responding to changes in demand, material flows, business need and unexpected changes (i.e. weather)
  • Manages a production team and specialized staff focused on employee performance, development, and business efficiency
  • Track key performance indicators for production operations, making corrections or recommending improvements as needed
  • Leads various meetings including daily standup and prefabrication group update meetings
  • Manages inventory of various raw materials and supplies to ensure uninterrupted production
  • Develops improvements to processes across the organization, enhancing efficiency and safety
  • Partners with subject matter experts and other prefabrication functional areas to ensure optimal production metrics are maintained
  • Ensures functional area maintains compliance with all local, state and federal regulations
  • Utilizes technology to improve the management and performance of the production team


Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

  • Manages a large production department or an entire medium-sized production facility
  • Makes decisions on factors that impact operational schedules including maintenance, raw material allocation, and scheduling
  • Collaborates with leadership to define strategic plans out to three years
  • Participates in internal and external meetings, addressing concerns and reinforcing client partnerships
  • Utilizes production forecasting metrics to anticipate demand, aligning schedules and procurement to meet anticipated demand across multiple scopes of work
  • Identifies what data metrics are needed for a production team to ensure success and works with a cross functional team to identify how new data is captured
  • Identifies and works with leadership to implement team initiatives in support of the larger group's stated Outcomes and Key Results


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
  • Communication skills, verbal and written
  • Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources
  • Ability to identify common construction materials and shop equipment
  • Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy
  • Knowledge of labor productivity
  • Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work
  • Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management
  • Knowledge of layout skill - Intermediate
  • Knowledge of crane flagging and rigging - Intermediate
  • Ability to read and understand plans, drawings and specifications
  • Acquire knowledge of productivity rates
  • Ability to assess and optimize project productivity
  • Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally


Education

  • Bachelor's degree in management, engineering or a related field (Preferred)
  • In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.


Experience

  • 8+ years commercial construction, manufacturing, or fabrication shop experience (Required)
  • 5+ years people leadership experience (Required)


Working Environment
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
  • May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
  • Maintenance facility environment, may be exposed to varying temperatures, moving equipment, noise and exhaust fumes
  • May require working overtime as needed
  • May require use of respirator
  • Must be comfortable working at projected heights and narrow workspace
  • Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
  • Occasional activity: Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling


Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Requisition ID: 63626

About JE Dunn Construction

JE Dunn Construction is a commercial general contractor based in Kansas City, Missouri. The company was founded in 1924 by John Ernest Dunn and has since grown to become one of the largest construction companies in the United States. JE Dunn Construction has completed many high-profile projects, including the Sprint Center in Kansas City and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The company has won numerous awards for its work, including several AGC Build America Awards and ENR Best Projects Awards. JE Dunn Construction is committed to sustainability and has completed many LEED-certified projects.
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Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1924

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