Area Manager Manufacturing

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 safety compliance with all company policies for yourself and others on the production floor.
• Uphold quality standards for all products.
• Problem-solve personnel and process-related issues.
• Detect systematic issues through visual or oral methods from machines or equipment and 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 other lean manufacturing methods for process improvement and to enhance product/process efficiency.
• Provide ongoing training, coaching, discipline, and development to employees.
• Have tough conversations with a diverse group of people.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to walk up and down elevated catwalks and stairs, stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in all environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures.
• Ability to leverage data and insights to provide effective solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to collaborate, be an active listener, seek diverse opinions and input from others, and foster an inclusive environment.
• Embraces ambiguity and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Able 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.
• A background in Engineering or Science is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in previous work experience and/or extracurricular activities.
• Self-motivated to drive results and deliver above and beyond expectations.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends, holidays, & overtime.
• Must have the ability to work in a 24/7 - 365 day a year facility.
• Individuals requiring sponsorship for work visas will be removed from the selection process.

Compensation

• $85,500 per year.

Perks & Benefits

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