Manufacturing Operations Manager

4 weeks ago


Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States Lippert Full time
Job Summary

As a Manufacturing Manager at Lippert, you will oversee the daily operations of a manufacturing department, ensuring that operations meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. This role demands a proactive leader who exemplifies our core values, demonstrates strong emotional regulation, and effectively manages cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious production goals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operational Excellence: Ensure all manufacturing processes meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals. Actively manage safety programs to integrate safety measures into daily operations and maintain strict compliance with regulatory requirements with a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Leadership & Development: Lead, motivate, retain, and develop a diverse team by fostering an environment of trust and collaboration. Implement training programs and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team capabilities and performance. Provide coaching and development, make employment decisions, and resolve issues through effective problem resolution.
  • Performance Management: Monitor and review performance metrics regularly, holding the team accountable for meeting targets. Lead effective team meetings and use visual management tools to drive decision-making and improvements. Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls, and provide regular progress reports to the manager. Determine root cause for failed metrics and work collaboratively to implement corrective action plans.
  • Strategic Operations: Work closely with the General Manager and other senior leaders to align manufacturing strategies with the company's overall objectives. Utilize problem-solving tools and techniques to address operational challenges and enhance outcomes.
  • Community and Stakeholder Engagement: Participate in community service projects and maintain proactive communication with all stakeholders, including operations, sales teams, and external partners, to optimize material usage and operational improvements.
Requirements
  • 3-5 years of experience in a production environment
  • Associates degree preferred at minimum
  • Management/Leadership experience
  • Lean proficiency
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office including D365
Competencies
  • Leadership: Ability to guide and motivate a diverse team, ensuring alignment with the company's core values, leader qualities, and strategic goals.
  • Performance Management: Skill in monitoring team performance against standards, managing metrics, and providing feedback to drive continuous improvement.
  • Problem Solving/Analysis: Capability to identify issues, analyze problems, and devise effective solutions quickly and efficiently.
  • Continuous Improvement mindset: Identify and remove bottlenecks in production environment and understand continuous improvement culture.
  • Results Driven: Focus on achieving outcomes that promote business goals while upholding the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
  • Communication Proficiency: Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying information clearly and persuasively across all levels of the organization.
  • Time Management: Effectiveness in managing one's own time and the time of others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
  • Technical Capacity: Understanding of technical aspects of the job, including manufacturing processes and safety protocols.
  • Learning Orientation: A continual commitment to learning and self-improvement, seeking feedback and opportunities to grow professionally.


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