Manager, Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of assigned plant production teams to achieve value stream and business unit goals and objectives.
• Creates and fosters a leadership environment that is conducive to teamwork and demonstrates genuine concern for the personal and professional development of all manufacturing employees.
• Ensures the development, implementation, and control of manufacturing processes, budgets, plans, and performance standards.
• Forecasts production and inventory requirements in support of the Sales and Operations Financial Planning (SOFP) process.
• Safeguards Continuous Improvement (CI)/Lean concepts and techniques are utilized throughout the manufacturing process.
• Safeguards a safe and healthy work environment, including appropriate training in safety practices.
• Collaborates with the Maintenance Manager to implement TPM plan.
• Builds and develops continuous improvement plans as part of the Value Stream.
• Collaborates with the Value Stream Leader to implement SOFP, Capital Plan, and Succession Planning for the Value Stream.
• Applies organizational metrics and correlates their relevance to business success.
• Identifies changes and trends in processes and requirements.
• Leads organizational initiatives to achieve best practice, financial results, or Lean objectives.
• Establishes and ensures adherence to budgets and business plans.
• Champions open two-way communications and demonstrates an understanding of various perspectives.
• Communicates value stream and business unit strategy, goals, and results to manufacturing team members.
• Sets business priorities for work activity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or enrolled in a continuing education program.
• Tech certification preferred.
• 7–10 years of Lean leadership experience preferred.
• Project management experience.
• Leadership training.

Center of Expertise

• Lean leadership and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Operational performance and manufacturing process management.
• People development, coaching, and team leadership.

Benefits

The Watlow Total Compensation Plan Benefits includes:

• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan with company match and annual company contribution tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Company Culture

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We embrace diversity in all its dimensions and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward-thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences.