Job Description

Join this amazing Team!!

Operational Leadership & Strategy

• P&L & Cost Management: Along with the GM, actively evaluate the plant P&L and monitor variable costs, including direct/indirect labor, tooling cost allocations, etc., in order to maximize profitability and drive cost control.
• Strategic Planning: Direct daily production activities and provide leadership through a 6–12-month planning cycle, contributing directly to long-range (1–2 year) operational strategies.
• Budgeting & Scheduling: Oversee the operations budget, daily labor planning, production scheduling, and material control to consistently meet customer demands.

Continuous Improvement & Compliance

• Lean & 5S: Drive the execution of Lean Manufacturing practices, 5S initiatives, and overall plant cleanliness across the plant.
• Regulatory & Safety Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with quality standards, customer specifications, and state/federal environmental regulations (including wastewater and chemical handling).
• Safety Program Leadership: Lead proactive safety programs, including employee training, incident investigations, and Workers’ Compensation processes.

Team Development & Employee Relations

• Talent Development: Build and manage the operations leadership team, overseeing training matrices, onboarding, and long-term employee development initiatives.
• Culture & Accountability: Foster a workplace culture rooted in mutual respect, teamwork, accountability, and rapid, collaborative problem resolution.
• Workforce Management: Manage direct reports’ schedules, attendance, and vacations, ensuring consistent application of company policies.

REQUIREMENTS for the Sr. Manufacturing Manager:

Skills preferred but NOT required: