This position leads/drives the execution of production plans in support of Ward Leonard's business objectives. The manager will help drive continuous improvement throughout the facility and help support timely and cost-effective execution of operation plans. This position also has direct oversight over select supporting functions such as purchasing, facilities maintenance, logistics/shipping, and EHS.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
Supports production teams to enable high utilization, intensity of work, efficient work methods and quality of product to ensure customer expectations and delivery are met.
Provides direct guidance on enabling operation support functions, such as procurement and logistics, while working with cross functional teams to ensure customer expectations are met around quality and delivery.
Works with business segment operation managers to drive continuous improvement strategies through Kaizen events and Lean manufacturing efforts.
Supports the operation plans to improve efficiencies/productivity and gain cost reduction.
Leads the coordination & execution of ISO and customer audits.
Supports quality teams to enable best practices around quality inspection & assurance.
Helps drive supplier conformance to necessary quality standards.
Balances competing priorities to achieve the most effective overall output.
Supports implementation of capital projects that impact production facility & grounds.
Stresses the importance of Safety by working with EHS to execute a robust Safety Program that includes, but not limited, Safety Meetings and Safety Training that encourages all employees to not only work in a safe manner, etc.
Insures the timely and accurate reporting of operation metrics.
Uses 80/20 approach in optimizing functional areas.
Participates in Budget preparation, including Salary Administration.
Ensures that all policies and procedures are conducted in accordance with the Company's Affirmative Action Program and Employee policies and procedures.
Partners with HR to achieve consistent and reasonable personnel practices including job descriptions, personnel reviews, wage practices and training.
Ability to hire, develop, discipline and mentor personnel.
Assists in the training of personnel to promote growth and career progression.
Qualifications and Educational Requirements
BS in Manufacturing/Industrial Management/Industrial Engineering preferred or commensurate experience, with a minimum of 5 to 7 years of manufacturing experience in an electro-mechanical environment. ISO and ERP experience a plus.
Experience in Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing
Strong analytical skills
Excellent decision-making skills
Very good problem-solving skills
Strong negotiating skills
Project Management skills
Computer skills, particularly in relation to analysis tools and ERP systems
Management and leadership skills to motivate team
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.
This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Ward Leonard CT LLC.
