Manufacturing Manager

Clear Destination Inc.; Menasha (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. seeks an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead daily plant operations, drive safety, quality and productivity, and steer continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires coordinating supervisors, managing resources and advancing IPS/certification goals while aligning with site leadership. The ideal candidate brings engineering or technical discipline background, 3+ years supervisory experience, and strong communication skills to foster teamwork and meet deadlines

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Business Administration or other 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 project management and continuous improvement skills, including lean six sigma and IPS.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to manage heavy workload in a busy manufacturing environment and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department supervisors, assign workloads, ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Identify and prioritize manufacturing plans to meet service, quality and productivity goals.
• Support IPS metrics and work toward site certification goals.
• Develop employee commitment to drive continuous improvement while upholding safety and quality standards.
• Establish clear area vision aligned with site/corporate goals and optimize technology use to improve performance.
• Manage labor and capital to balance budgets and schedule maintenance for efficient operations.
• Interact with other departments and external contacts as a key site leadership member.
• Assist in developing and executing annual performance plans to reach site goals.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Lean Six Sigma

Time management

Education

B.S. in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Description

Title: Manufacturing Manager

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