Manufacturing Manager 1935

Does your current manufacturing role leave you wanting more?

Ever wish you were in a close-knit team-oriented environment within a growth industry?

Well, this is your lucky day! We have an immediate opening for a Manufacturing Manager to join a $4.5B manufacturing company with 18,000 employee-owners in a 120+-year-old business unit. This plant supplies in-demand products for multiple industries.

In this Dream Job, you will lead a team of hourly operations employees by driving KPIs to obtain results in safety, quality, cost, delivery, absenteeism, training, compliance, on-time delivery, and communication. You will interact with the plant leadership to refine and optimize production processes. This is a key position with growth opportunities in this global manufacturing company located in the beautiful, family-friendly Morgantown/Clarksburg, WV area.

We want a Leader Who:

• Is self-motivated/self-directed
• Has the ability to lead a union production workforce
• Is experienced in a fast-paced environment achieving production goals.

You will get:

• The cost of living is 21% below the US average
• A great family environment in an absolutely beautiful area
• Very affordable housing
• Great schools that have a very low student/ teacher ratio
• Close proximity to a wide range of outdoor activities that include hiking, camping, great skiing, and rafting
• Close to nationally known universities

But wait! There is more!!! Generous Package Includes:

• There is a strong salary/with a 15% bonus compensation package
• ESOP program provides 10% of your salary in stock every year
• The company puts 1% of your salary into your 401k whether you contribute or not
• The company also matches 100% of your contributions into your 401k
• There is an extensive corporate relocation program for this role
• Very generous benefits are offered for this key role that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, EAP, Educational Reimbursement, Employer Retirement Account, Travel Accident Insurance Prescription / Drug, great 401K Match, Vacation, and a Flexible Spending Account

Responsibilities

• Sets up and approves production schedules in plants to ensure that production goals are met and finished product inventories and shipments are maintained at the proper level.
• Responsible for production processes and workflows.
• Recommends and/or makes improvements in process, machinery, equipment, and in manufacturing methods.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Controls flow of materials and utilization of labor to ensure adequate production of quality products to fulfill production requirements
• Reviews and approves plans for the control of production, budget spending, labor efficiency, material efficiency, and engineering/maintenance effectiveness.
• Controls allocation and use of employees to ensure fulfillment of production schedules in all departments at the lowest possible cost.
• Ensures employees are trained, coached, and qualified for their current role
• Provides the team direction (with respect to production volume, cost, quality, and meeting production schedules and delivery dates.)
• Complies with company policies, and local, state, and federal regulations in safety, hygiene, environmental and human resources.
• Maintains good team morale, follows, and drives core values, and takes disciplinary measures when required

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent professional qualifications
• 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• 3+ years of experience in a managerial role required
• Can articulate strong experience in implementing Lean, Six Sigma, 5S
• Prior responsibilities include assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Prior experience which demonstrates a progressive increase in operational responsibility
• Can articulate examples of process, product, cost out improvements
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage all available resources to achieve planned results
• Organize and direct the functions under his/her control to guide and implement strategic plans
• Ability to lead, mentor, direct and develop personnel under his/her supervision
• Communicate effectively with and persuade employees at all levels in the organization
• ERP and union plant experience is a plus
• Advanced education is a plus
• Professional Training/Certifications are a plus.