Manufacturing Manager

As the Plant Manufacturing Manager, you will oversee all aspects of plant operations to ensure production schedules are met with high-quality products, delivered on time and within budget, while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. By effectively managing production and departmental leaders, you will drive performance, optimize processes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production and shipping schedules are met in alignment with cost, quality, and safety standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to departmental team leaders, reinforcing company values, policies, and performance expectations.
• Coordinate plant activities with department managers to achieve manufacturing objectives efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Monitor production processes to ensure optimal efficiency and adherence to operational goals.
• Manage departmental budgets, controlling labor, overtime, premium freight, and repair expenses.
• Enforce company safety programs and policies to maintain a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality Assurance teams to enhance maintenance processes and resolve quality concerns.
• Establish and track plant performance metrics for production efficiency and quality assurance.
• Identify and implement process improvements, leveraging lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of production and job time records.

Work Environment 

• Office environment with occasional exposure to computer monitor radiation.
• Manufacturing environment with exposure to wood dust and cabinet-making materials.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required when on the manufacturing floor (e.g., eye and ear protection).