Focus Factory Manager

SP Industries Inc. is hiring a Focus Factory Manager to oversee a complete value stream and guide continuous improvement initiatives at its Gardiner, NY facility. The role manages personnel, machinery and materials to ensure production schedules are met, using customer backlog reports and factory schedules to meet target dates for instrument build and shipping.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the assigned focus factory through the Visual Management System and SQDC KPIs, driving performance with urgency and challenging the status quo.
• Implement staffing plans and coordinate with planning, scheduling, and purchasing to meet customer requirements cost‑effectively and productively.
• Ensure the focus factory team raises appropriate work orders and aligns cross‑product training programs with skill‑set needs.
• Utilize problem‑solving techniques to drive long‑term continuous improvements (kaizen).
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean tools, reviewing manufacturing methods and developing process strategies to meet quality, cost, responsiveness and growth objectives.
• Recommend and implement processes that enhance factory capabilities, improve productivity, and deliver an excellent customer experience.
• Foster an environment of integrity, employee development, and engagement through regular performance feedback, mentoring, performance appraisals, and talent‑development planning.
• Resolve personnel issues, including disciplinary actions, and build transparent, cooperative working relationships.
• Perform other tasks as required to enable the operations team to achieve business goals.

Essential Skills

• Ability to energize and motivate people and communicate effectively across the operations organization.
• Positive, “can‑do” attitude in both favorable and adverse situations.
• Demonstrated leadership with high integrity, accountability, and the ability to drive change in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proven track record of creating, implementing, and sustaining lean operations with strong problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis.
• Proficiency with MS Office and solid IT skills.
• Experience developing, implementing, and improving KPI metrics through data analysis and continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of production and capacity planning.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human‑relations skills.
• Willingness to lead by example and “get your hands dirty.”

Qualifications & Experience

• Associate’s degree or higher in an engineering or manufacturing‑related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing management or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of operations management and modern Lean manufacturing methods.
• Experience with ERP systems and understanding of their strengths and limitations.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Flexibility to lead or mentor other production departments as needed.
• Compliance with safety footwear, Health & Safety, PPP, and ESD procedures on the shop floor.

Pay

Salary range: $95,000 – $135,000

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid Time Off annually plus paid holidays.
• Career advancement opportunities and tuition assistance.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership in HSE compliance and create a positive safety culture.
• Hold team members accountable for HSE compliance during performance reviews.
• Implement and maintain the health, safety, and environment management system.
• Conduct hazard assessments, inspections, and audits as required by legislation and corporate policy.
• Provide required training to all departmental employees according to the training matrix.
• Apply corrective measures for unsafe conditions and acts.
• Ensure provision and maintenance of safe equipment, materials, and protective devices.
• Provide information, instruction, and supervision to employees to protect their safety.