Manufacturing Manager - Refurbishment & Custom

As a member of the executive leadership team, the Manufacturing Manager - Refurbishment & Custom is responsible for the cost effective operations and for the infrastructure to deliver high quality products. Establishes goals, monitors work/work flow, and evaluates results to ensure that departmental and organizational objectives and operating requirements are met.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Direct and monitor staff to meet and exceed goals of the manufacturing plan, consistent with established manufacturing and safety procedures.
• Direct and manage daily plant operations for production, maintenance, engineering, quality assurance, safety, and production control.
• Create operational metrics to measure and improve competitive position and the profitability of the operation. Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
• Responsible for developing and recommending policies, programs, procedures to maintain and improve the competitive position of the organization.
• Hire, train, develop and evaluate staff.
• Implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages and salaries.
• Initiate and coordinate major projects, (e.g., plant layout changes, installation of capital equipment, major repairs, etc.).
• Keep current on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure compliance
• Responsible for ensuring Plant Operations are in compliance with all Government Agency Regulations
• Develops, implements, and sustains new methods and procedures to drive improvements in quality and safety.
• Manages departmental activity to comply with all applicable safety laws and regulations, as well as Company safety policies, procedures and standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years progressive manufacturing / operations management experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• 10 years’ experience in manufacturing, preferably in a build to order custom environment, low volume, high mix.
• Efficient project management skills
• Computer proficient (Word, Excel, Power Point, E-mail).
• Experience working with manufacturing based technology, processes and principles
• Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements.
• Proven ability to effectively manage a large number of employees
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles
• MBA