Manufacturing Operations Manager

4 weeks ago


Kansas City, Missouri, United States Executive Talent Management Consulting Full time
Job Description

Seeking a seasoned Manufacturing Area Manager to lead a key manufacturing area in a 24/7 operation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in process-oriented manufacturing environments and experience overseeing direct and indirect reports.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Taking ownership of safety, quality, KPIs, employee development, productivity, and continuous improvement of a delegated area of the manufacturing site.
  • Participating in the management team to meet plant objectives.
  • Completing daily, weekly, and monthly reporting and data collection.
  • Optimizing scheduling and changeover activities.
  • Developing and attaining goals, objectives, and targeted measurables of the plant related to production.
  • Holding others accountable to established goals and directives.
  • Identifying process improvements to decrease scrap, increase efficiencies, and find cost savings.
  • Coaching, mentoring, developing, and leading direct and indirect reports.
  • Adjusting manning as needed, based on production schedules and goals.
  • Completing root cause analysis and developing countermeasures.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree, ideally in a technical field.
  • Minimum of five years of similar manufacturing operations management experience.
  • Experience working in process-oriented manufacturing environments (examples include chemical, coating, plastics, refinery, food, beverage, packaging, etc.).
  • Passion for supporting a safety-first mentality.
  • Experience completing CI functions, including scrap reductions, improving line efficiencies, etc.
  • Experience overseeing direct and indirect reports.
  • Supervision experience in non-union work environments.
Preferred Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
  • ERP experience.
  • Experience working in highly automated environments.
  • Lean Certification.
Why Work for Us?

We offer excellent benefits, including 401K, profit sharing, and bonus potential. Our company has a diverse, recession-proof product line and a fast-paced work environment focused on continuous improvements and Lean initiatives. You will have your own office and work with a cohesive management team. We also offer relocation opportunities and a relocation package for candidates meeting the requirements of the job.



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