Area Manufacturing Manager

About the Role

This role focuses on quality improvement, manufacturing, and operations in a world-class manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead front-line operational teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Lead diverse teams, identifying ways to drive performance through teamwork, empowerment, and leadership in a union environment.
• Ensure the safety of yourself and others on the production floor, compliant with all company policies.
• Uphold quality standards for all products.
• Problem-solve both personnel and process-related issues.
• Detect systematic issues through visual or oral methods from machines or equipment.
• Discuss operations with maintenance workers to diagnose problems or repair machines, including pumps, motors, heat exchangers, and other various packaging equipment.
• Utilize data analysis and lean manufacturing methods for process improvement to enhance product/process efficiency.
• Provide ongoing training, coaching, discipline, and development to employees.
• Conduct tough conversations with a diverse group of people.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Engineering or Science background is preferred.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends, holidays, & overtime.
• Ability to walk up and down elevated catwalks and stairs, stand for long periods of time, and work in all environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures.
• Ability to leverage data and insights to provide effective solutions to complex problems.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in previous work experience and/or extracurricular activities.
• Self-motivated to drive results and deliver above and beyond expectations.
• Ability to collaborate, be an active listener, seek diverse opinions and input from others, and foster an inclusive environment.
• Embrace ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively manage several projects and teams at once, while being agile in the face of setbacks and change.

Qualifications

• Current university student or recent university graduate – Bachelor’s Degree with a GPA of 2.8 or greater.
• Experience working in a 24/7 - 365 day a year facility requiring alternating shift work.

Compensation

• $85,500 per year.

Perks & Benefits

• Health benefits.
• Wellness programs.
• Life insurance.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) plan.