Manufacturing Manager: Lead Safety, Quality & Improvement

IPG; Kaukauna (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Extensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Training programs

Job summary

IPG is seeking a Manufacturing Manager in Wisconsin to lead daily plant operations, ensuring safety, quality and productivity goals are met. This exempt role reports to the Operations Manager and serves as a key member of the site leadership team.

You will develop manufacturing plans, drive continuous improvement projects, and balance labor and capital resources while coordinating with other departments to achieve site objectives. A strong background in lean practices and IPS is preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Business Administration or related technical discipline preferred.
• 3+ years' experience in a supervisor or manager role.
• Proficient use of computer based skills including Microsoft Office Suite and web based technologies.
• Demonstrated manufacturing project management and continuous improvement skills, including knowledge of lean six sigma and IPS.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to manage heavy workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serves as principal oversight of on the job duties for Department supervisors including assigning workloads, overseeing quality, and advocating for 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Time management

Office proficiency

Education

B.S. in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Web technologies

Job description

IPG is seeking a Manufacturing Manager in Wisconsin to lead daily plant operations, ensuring safety, quality and productivity goals are met. This exempt role reports to the Operations Manager and serves as a key member of the site leadership team.

You will develop manufacturing plans, drive continuous improvement projects, and balance labor and capital resources while coordinating with other departments to achieve site objectives. A strong background in lean practices and IPS is preferred.