Manufacturing Manager

Itape; Menasha (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Intertape Polymer Group is seeking a Manufacturing Manager I to oversee daily plant operations, driving safety, quality and productivity. You will lead supervisors, manage workloads and implement continuous improvement projects to meet site goals.

The role requires a BS degree in engineering or a related discipline, plus 3+ years in a supervisory capacity, and proficiency with MS Office and manufacturing tools. Strong communication and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Business Administration or related technical discipline preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a supervisor or manager role.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and web-based technologies.
• Experience with manufacturing projects, Lean Six Sigma and IPS concepts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with active listening skills.
• Ability to manage heavy workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations to ensure safety, quality and productivity goals.
• Lead and develop department supervisors; assign workloads and monitor performance.
• Identify and implement manufacturing plans to achieve service, quality and productivity targets.
• Drive continuous improvement and waste reduction initiatives.
• Support certification-related activities and performance metrics.
• Allocate labor and capital resources to optimize operations and budgets.
• Collaborate with other departments and external contacts to align site objectives.
• Assist in developing annual performance plans to achieve site goals.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

MS Office / computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

Job description

Position Description

Title: Manufacturing Manager I

Department: Plant Overhead

Immediate Supervisor: Operations Manager

Status: Exempt

Position Purpose: Manage the daily operations in plant. Provides leadership and direction to ensure safety, quality and productivity goals are achieved.

Principle Accountabilities

• Serves as principal oversight of on the job duties for Department supervisors including assigning workloads, overseeing quality, and advocating for the safety and health of employees.
• Identifies, develops, and prioritizes manufacturing plans to achieve service, quality and productivity goals including continuous improvement and waste reduction projects.
• Implements and sustains IPS performance metrics and assists in moving plant activities towards assigned certification goals.
• Develops employee commitment and ownership to drive plant continuous improvement projects while adhering to safety and quality system requirements.
• Establishes a clear vision for areas assigned that complements the site and corporate vision while optimizing the use of technology to improve performance, service, and quality.
• Manages the labor and capital resources to optimize the systems and methods which meet the business needs while balancing labor and expense budgets including scheduling of resources to ensure efficient operation and planned maintenance of equipment.
• Key site leadership team member that interacts with other departments in an open and participative manner. Interacts with others in the company and with external contacts.
• Assists in developing and executing annual performance plan to achieve business goals for the site.
• Related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Essential Skills and Experience

• B.S. in Engineering, Business Administration or other (applicable) technical discipline preferred
• 3+ years' experience in a supervisor or manager role required.
• Proficient use of computer based skills including Microsoft Office Suite and web based technologies.
• Demonstrated manufacturing based project management and continuous improvement skills, including a fundamental understanding of lean six sigma and IPS.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) which includes active listening.
• Ability to manage heavy workload within busy manufacturing environment and successfully complete projects within assigned deadlines