Production Operation Manager

Our Safety Culture:
The safety and health of our employees is this company's most important business consideration. Lakeside Book will provide a safe and secure working environment to support our goal of zero accidents and injuries.
Lakeside Book commits to being good stewards of the environment by conducting environmentally responsible business practices while continuing to be good neighbors and partners in the communities in which we live and work.
We welcome our veterans to apply!
Starting Rate: $110,000-$125,000
Work Hours: Day shift with touchpoints across a 24/7 operation
Location :We have 2 locations in Crawfordsville: North Plant at 1009 Sloan Street; South Plant at 600 State Road 32 West.
As our Operations Manager, you will:

• Oversee and direct the manufacture of products in the North Plant Operations and Deluxe Department to consistently meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity goals.
• Maintain proper staffing to support demand forecast and balance overall workload appropriately
• Develop & manage the oversight of million-dollar capital expense projects
• Drive Continuous Improvement efforts through Daily Gemba walks, the KATA process, and scheduling and supporting Kaizen activities.
• Be trained and certified as a Lean Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Coach Supervisors in effective problem solving, Root Cause Analysis, data-driven decision making, and A3 process
• Provide manufacturing updates by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data; answering questions and responding to requests.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish group objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Management, Engineering or a related field. Advanced degree or equivalent work experience preferred
• 10 plus years of leadership experience managing facilities up to 200 employees preferred, including management of production supervisors
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve business objectives.
• Deep knowledge of Lean principles
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suites
• Prior experience working with various manufacturing based software
• Capital project leadership experience desired

What we offer you:

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k with company match
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation & recognition programs
• Diverse & inclusive work group

About Us:
Lakeside Book Company loves books! To us, every book matters. Every word. Every page. Every hand that helped build it. Our history has shown that we are leaders and innovators. We have a team-winning culture, where all of our people have a voice. While we are old in years, we are new at heart. Come join our mission to keep the world reading.
Lakeside Book Company is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Lakeside Book Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions please contact talent@lakesidebook.com.
*This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company's discretion.
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• Job Function Manufacturing -- Other
• Pay Type Salary

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