Manufacturing Manager/ Asset Manager

Rockline-Industries,-Inc; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockline-Industries, Inc. in Springdale, AR, seeks an Asset Manager to lead operations for assigned manufacturing assets across all shifts, emphasizing safety, quality, and productivity.

You will drive continuous improvement using KPIs, support budgeting and staffing, and collaborate with Planning, Scheduling, Purchasing, Quality, and Engineering to meet customer requirements. 4+ years of manufacturing leadership and a bachelor’s degree are required.

Qualifications

• Able to analyze large manufacturing datasets and implement corrective actions.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations for assigned assets across all shifts.
• Drive safety and environmental performance with a goal of zero injuries.
• Develop budgets and staffing plans for asset utilization.
• Collaborate with Planning, Scheduling, Purchasing, Quality, and Engineering to meet customer expectations.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in operations management or related

Job description

• Provide overall leadership for the operation of assigned assets, including maintaining a safe work culture with a goal towards zero injuries and zero environmental impact, ensuring that all products manufactured meet customer requirements and specifications, and quality standards are enforced as it pertains to Rockline’s quality management systems and regulatory guidelines.
• Utilize the Rockline Operating System, develop and support metrics, KPIs, and scorecards to ensure performance targets and strategic objectives are met.
• Accountable for continuous improvement, asset performance, and processes/procedures for safety, quality, and cost (productivity, waste reduction), team development/training.
• Develop standard rates for output, staffing, and rates for all manufacturing assets on an annual
• Provides information to support cost quoting of new products to include rates, staffing required, asset for production, identify/eliminate possible manufacturing roadblocks, and ability to decline products that do not fit the current strategy or are cost prohibitive.
• Analyzes and assesses manufacturing performance and manufacturing trends and aligns proper resources or assign projects to effectively resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Identifies and promotes continuous improvement activities with team related to equipment, process based and
• Liaison with external departments (Planning & Scheduling, Purchasing, Tech Support, Quality, Global Engineering, ) in support of meeting customer expectations and business performance goals.
• Ensures that customer expectations are understood and met by all members of the Manufacturing May lead or participate in customer tours and audits.
• Lead and participate in selection and development of new manufacturing associates to develop teams that deliver manufacturing excellence.
• Support creation and adhere to manufacturing budget to include monthly variance
• Demonstrate commitment to Rockline’s RRITE Values of Renew, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and
• Contribute to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related work as needed or requested.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Internal - Bachelors Degree OR Within 12 months of completing their bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering, supply chain, operations management or business and 4 years manufacturing or manufacturing support experience with 2 years of supervisory leadership or demonstrated cross-functional leadership experience.

External – Bachelor’s degree required preferably in operations, engineering, supply chain, operations management or business and 6 years of manufacturing or manufacturing support experience with 4 years of supervisory leadership.

• Ability to analyze and present large amounts of manufacturing data, develop effective corrective actions, implement solutions, and reinforce through accountability.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: (Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Must be able to communicate face-to-face and over the phone
• Occasional lifting up to 35
• Frequent sitting and standing, as well as occasional bending, twisting, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling and reaching above shoulder level.
• Work environment includes occasional noise >85db and hot and cold
• Requires ability to read, write, calculate and WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Production Office

ASSOCIATE STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING:

The above job description is intended to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of associates assigned to this position.

By signing this document, I acknowledge that I have reviewed the Position Description for the above position. I understand the physical requirements and essential functions for this position.

Associate Signature Date

This internal opportunity is ideal for current associates who are ready to expand their leadership impact in manufacturing operations. The Asset Manager leads assigned assets such as Warehouse, Chem Mix and Sanitation across all shifts and is responsible for maximizing asset utilization, optimizing staffing, and driving strong performance in safety, quality, and productivity.

• Lead manufacturing operations for assigned assets across all shifts.
• Support a safe work culture with a goal of zero injuries and zero environmental impact.
• Drive performance through metrics, KPIs, scorecards, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop standard rates for output, staffing, and annual asset planning.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Planning, Scheduling, Purchasing, Quality, and Engineering.
• Lead, coach, and develop associates to build high-performing teams.

Internal Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or within 12 months of completing a bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering, supply chain, operations management, or business.
• At least 4 years of manufacturing or manufacturing support experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory leadership experience or demonstrated cross-functional leadership experience.
• Strong ability to analyze manufacturing data, implement corrective actions, and reinforce accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Current associates who are interested in this opportunity should apply through the internal posting process and discuss their interest with their leader in alignment with standard internal application practices.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Operations Management.

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