Manufacturing Manager

• Large foods packaging organization with 65 locations nationwide is hiring due to a promotion
• $5 billion organization that grows by expansion.Hiring for a Production Department Manager to grow to the Operations Manager in the next 1-2 years
• The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• This position will manage a packaging department with 5 supervisors, and 68 employees across 5 shifts
• Monitor, exceed, and maintain production standards for efficiencies, material waste and quality.
• Continuing cost and operational improvement that the department is producing the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost.
• Establish a culture of engagement and set the strategic direction for the team.
• Strategic involvement with leading continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six-Sigma and similar principles

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree required, ideally in Operations Management, Mechanical Engineering, Business Management or similar
• 7-15 years of experience as a Production Manager, Department Manager, Superintendent or related leadership roles in manufacturing environment is required
• Must have manufacturing experience, open to any manufacturing processing / packaging environment
• Must have experience managing leaders in a manufacturing setting
• Demonstrated success with understanding yields, labor and driving efficiencies forward; experience using systems to track is preferred
• Must be flexible and capable of working in a fast-paced environment utilizing lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Military veterans thrive in this environment
• Union experience is a plus