Area Manager

1 week ago


Tonawanda, United States Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Are you ready to be a part of a competitive, expanding company? Our 1,300-employee faculty continues to grow along with our facility investments.

Are you ready to make a difference? Through the management of the assigned business area, drive Business Center strategies to the floor level, supporting business goals of the operation including cost, quality safety, and delivery.

Are you ready to enhance your skills? Your communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills will further develop as you grow in this position.

Interested in joining our growing team? If this sounds like the beginning of your next chapter, wait until you read more on the position

As an Area Manager, you will provide direct supervision and leadership to shift operations through the planning, organization, and direction of resources, including labor and materials, in order to directly impact plant operating metrics.

*Must be able to work all shifts:
B: Monday - Friday 3pm-11pm
C: Monday & Tuesday 11pm-7am and Saturday & Sunday 7am-7pm
D: Thursday & Friday 11pm-7am and Saturday & Sunday 7pm-7am

Essential Functions/Duties:

  • Maintain the smooth and timely flow of plant production ensuring quality product is delivered to the next operation and customer.
  • Through the management of the assigned business area, drive Business Center strategies to the floor level, supporting business goals of the operation including cost, quality safety, and delivery.
  • Coach, develop, and support hourly associates. Hold associates accountable for attainment of objectives.
  • Ensure that all regulations and Company policies are followed to create a safe and clean work environment.
  • Train and motivate associates to gain efficiency with respect to maximum productivity and superior quality.
  • Schedule and coordinate team meetings to accomplish departmental goals and objectives.
  • Maintain positive and constructive reinforcement and review of individual work records, safety, workmanship, attendance, and production.
  • Develop, maintain, and provide continuous improvement of this business area team.

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • HS Diploma or GED Required.
  • Advanced degree (AAS or BA/BS) preferred.
  • Three (3) years work experience in a manufacturing or similar environment preferred.
  • Two (2) years in a leadership role preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to work successfully in high stress situations.
  • Flexibility in schedule availability is required to support continuous operations, including nights and weekends.
  • Requires the demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of HR functions, safety, budgets.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others.
  • Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Demonstrated PC skills utilizing Microsoft Excel, Word and Access software applications.
The pay range anticipated for this role is $65,000 to $85,000 per year. Please keep in mind that this range represents an estimate based upon requested experience and skill sets. The actual salary offer will take into account a wide range of factors, experience, knowledge, skills, and may differ from this estimate.

Sumitomo Rubber, USA offers competitive compensation and benefits packages. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply at SumitomoRubberUSA.com.

EOE M/F/Disabled/Veterans, Sumitomo Rubber, USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.



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