Manufacturing Manager

Manufacturing Manager - Sidney, OH. Welcome to our locally owned company with locations in Indiana & Ohio with 70+ team members that provides high quality cost-effective manufactured and assembled components. We sell direct to OEMs and through distribution channels to diverse worldwide markets. We are improving our management team by creating a new opportunity for a Manufacturing Manager to reflect our growth and commitment to fulfilling our Company Mission Statement. We are seeking experienced problem solvers who roll up their sleeves to foster innovation to further our employees careers and grow the business that is a recognized market leader. How you will contribute: We are currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for a newly created position as our Manufacturing Manager for our ISO Certified plant in Sidney, Ohio. We are seeking a highly driven individual that will independently assume responsibility for directing our quality and manufacturing processes. This includes but is not limited to providing direction to the Quality & Team Leaders and personnel totaling 20 to 30 team members: contributing to process and workflow improvements, and efficiencies and higher quality production of our products. You will report directly to a hands-on local General Manager and remotely to a VP, Manufacturing and to an organization that has been aggressively investing in new technology, hardware, and manufacturing workflow with lean manufacturing processes. Additionally, you will bring experience in a broad range of manufacturing environments that allows you to contribute meaningfully to the following areas. Lead, promote and nurture a safety minded environment. Use quality system tools such as PFMEA analysis and process mapping to monitor, maintain and improve existing production planning and flow process. Analyze and provide ongoing forecasting and capacity management. Use previous experience in quality management systems to establish and maintain procedures that ensure high standards of productivity of on time production, product quality, cost effectiveness and safety. Utilize human and capital resources to meet written goals and objectives, established by communication and input from both management, while consistently serving the needs of the customer. Support and create improvement efforts utilizing lean manufacturing and continual improvement techniques. Call on past Supervisory experience to Provide leadership, direction, accountability, and motivation to employees. Support a continuous Quality Improvement mentality on the production floor through the introduction of fresh ideas and the use of proven Quality tools and methods. What you should offer: Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business, manufacturing, supervision, engineering technology, quality, or related field. Minimum of 5 years experience in manufacturing, or equivalent. Minimum of 2 years experience in a formal manufacturing leadership role (supervisor or greater.) Demonstrated initiative to make decisions, lead issues towards resolution, demonstrate complete follow through and take timely action. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Products including Excel, Word and Outlook. Minimum 2-3 years experience in Lean Manufacturing with a focus on manufacturing and fabrication Demonstrated strengths in interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to adapt to the audience and professionally communicate with a variety of people. Strong print reading skills, including color perception and interpretation. Willingness to learn to run production equipment. Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and accept a Confidentiality and Business Protection Agreement. Highly qualified candidates will also possess: Demonstrated experience and results within an ISO lean manufacturing environment. Experience with flexographic, digital, and other forms of commercial or industrial printing processes. Past experience in a variety of manufacturing environments, with multiple customers and suppliers. 5+ years of manufacturing management experience. Six Sigma Green Belt or similar Certification. Knowledge of Quality Systems; ISO and others. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing; Value Stream, Kaizen, 5S, etc. Willing to become educated in those of the above areas where you may be less knowledgeable. Strong goal orientation: specifically, the ability to focus on goal attainment and obtain predetermined results effectively and efficiently. The ability to solve complex problems with high attention to detail and work in a fast-paced environment subject to specific deadlines. A person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results. What we offer: Excellent salary, performance-based bonuses, 401K w/match, profit-sharing bonuses and expenses. Outstanding affordable benefits package (major medical, dental, eye, short-term disability, life insurance.) Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Account, Co-Paid HRA. Excellent holiday/paid time off & vacation plans. Flexible 4- or 5-day work schedule. Travel to Industry Conferences and Continuing Education. Employee Referral Bonus Program. Job security with a market leader with stable local ownership investing for the long term. We are results oriented with a focus on supporting our employees, families and company. If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume. We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Please no employment/placement agency solicitations. Career Level Required: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Experience Required: 5+ to 7 Years Education Required: Bachelor's Degree Job Type: Employee Job Status: Full Time

Created: 2024-11-05