Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business Management
7-10 years of experience in operations, maintenance, engineering, or process improvement roles
Experience in a Lean manufacturing environment
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification preferred
Proven success in a high-speed manufacturing setting
Experience in plastic injection molding is essential
5+ years in process development and business process design
Familiarity with ISO or equivalent quality standards
Experience with Operating Systems like Toyota Production Systems
Responsibilities
Ensure high-quality product output while managing production efficiency and budget
Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives to promote continuous improvement
Proactively resolve operational issues as they arise
Manage facility profit and loss, regularly reviewing KPIs
Oversee strategic planning, including cost reduction and capital planning
Manage safety, quality, scheduling, production, and maintenance functions
Foster a safe and clean operational environment in compliance with regulations
Conduct weekly safety walks and talent reviews, providing staff training and feedback
Facilitate weekly staff meetings focused on operational metrics
Engage with customers and suppliers to maintain positive relationships
Build community relations as needed
Perform additional duties as assigned
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training
Supportive work environment focused on safety and quality
Engagement in strategic planning and decision-making
Access to Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
Potential for career advancement within the organization
Full Job Description
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Ensures that the facility provides the highest quality products produced in the most efficient manner within budgeted costs. Implements systems to effectively manage production schedules properly supporting the business.
Leads the effort and drives Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques fostering continuous improvement within the facility.
Acts in a proactive fashion in regard to problem resolution.
Manages profit and loss for the facility and drives Plant performance and reviews KPIs regularly (Daily, Weekly and Monthly).
Leads the overall strategic planning efforts for the location which include cost reduction initiatives, capital planning and resources as well as in other areas.
Manages the overall safety, quality, scheduling, production, shipping, maintenance and other administrative functions for the facility.
Leads the effort in maintaining a safe, clean and efficient operation working within all company guidelines and local/state/federal regulations.
Strives to improve the plant's safety accident record year over year in creating a positive safety culture for all employees.
Conducts safety walks of the facility on a weekly basis.
Conducts talent reviews. Trains, develops and motivates staff in an effort to optimize the workforce. Delivers performance reviews and any feedback to the team as needed.
Conducts weekly staff meetings which focus on key operative measurements.
Schedules and conducts plant communication meetings for all employees.
Interfaces with customers and suppliers. Visits both as necessary.
Works as necessary to establish positive community relationships.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business Management
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in operations, maintenance, engineering and/or process Improvement roles including managing teams of people
Previous experience working in a Lean environment
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus
Proven experience and record of successes in a high-speed manufacturing environment
Experience with plastic injection molding environment required
Experience in a commercial role with direct customer contact
Minimum of 5 years of experience with process development and business process design
Experience managing to the ISO or equivalent quality standards
Experience implementing and/or managing to an Operating System (example: the Toyota Production Systems)
