Area Manager

TRC Talent Solutions; Hamlet (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Area Managers to join their team in North Carolina. This role involves overseeing production areas, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while implementing improvements and maintaining budgets. The ideal candidate will possess strong critical thinking skills and a background in manufacturing, complemented by leadership experience. If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding position in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you. Join a company that values innovation and excellence in the wood product manufacturing sector!

Qualifications

• 5 years in manufacturing with 2 years in leadership preferred.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe working environment and maintain quality metrics.
• Develop SOPs and provide training to team members.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts and maintain budget.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Root Cause Analysis

Excellent Communication Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Associates or College Degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

TRC is seeking several experienced Area Managers to support one of our wood product manufacturing clients in North Carolina! There are openings in Hamlet, Faison, and Garysburg, NC! Role will be a direct hire opportunity with competitive salary, bonus, and relocation assistance!

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Area Manager maintains a stock of spare parts, tools, foreseeing what is needed if something goes wrong and anything critical needed that affects their area of production. Using critical thinking skills, the Area Manager will improve upon anything in their area to increase production and reduce cost.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensuring a safe working environment.
2. Ensuring process and product quality metrics are met.
3. Developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as necessary.
4. Providing training and development to team members in the area.
5. Ensuring proper maintenance program in place.
6. All tooling and cost of tooling.
7. Driving continuous improvement efforts.
8. Staffing their area.
9. Maintaining their set budget.

Qualifications:

1. Associates or college degree in a STEM field of study or equivalent experience required.
2. 5 years working in a manufacturing environment required.
3. 2 years leadership experience preferred.
4. Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical motors, pumps, fans, blowers, and conveyors required.
5. Ability to perform root cause analysis (RCA) required.
6. Familiarity with lean manufacturing and process improvement techniques and principles required.
7. Excellent communication skills and proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and other applications related to the job required.

Physical Requirements:

1. Able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, crawling, and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day.
2. Able to work around moving equipment and machinery.
3. Able to pull and lift up to 50 lbs.
4. Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA.
5. Ability to climb a crane in excess of 100 feet high.
6. Ability to work from heights (at least 20 feet off the ground).
7. Able to climb vertical ladders (fixable or portable) at unbroken lengths of up to 20 feet.
8. Able to climb multiple flights of steps, angled ramps as needed.

Working Conditions:

1. Must be able to work in environments that reach temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees.
2. Able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment.
3. Able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment.
4. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and overnight to address unexpected site issues.
5. Able to work “on call” on nights and weekends as needed.

Seniority level:

Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:

Management

Industries:

Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing