Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Lead the day-to-day operations of manufacturing, including EH&S, cost-effective production, built-in quality, appropriate staffing levels and optimization of the manufacturing processes.
2. Provide leadership and guidance to frontline leaders to ensure fair and consistent treatment across the department and company targets are met in relation to output levels and cost objectives.
3. Develop and implement strategic plans to increase effectiveness and efficiency of operations.
4. Communicate and coordinate with all departments to ensure products are produced and available for shipment timely.
5. Ensure the availability of adequate resources of materials, tools and labor to effectively meet production needs.
6. Facilitate and execute continuous improvement activities.
7. Other duties as assigned.

Performance Measures and Outcomes
1. Safety metrics
2. On-time shipments
3. Employee engagement

Education/Certification
Level Required:
Bachelor's Degree

Level Desired:

Master's Degree

Experience to be considered in lieu of education

Work Experience
Required:
• 5-10 years of relevant work experience
• 5 years of experience in plastics or fabrication environment

Desired

• 2 years of experience with LEAN or CI involvement
• 2 years of experience in a union setting

Travel Requirements
• 5% - 10% travel