Manufacturing Manager Trainee

Menards; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Menards in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is looking for a production management professional to oversee operations at their manufacturing facility. The role involves ensuring efficient production processes, maintaining facility standards, and promoting safety among team members.

Qualified candidates should have a degree in manufacturing, engineering, or management, or equivalent experience. Strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills are crucial for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Degree in a manufacturing, engineering, or management related field preferred OR equivalent management experience.
• Ability to write and speak clearly and accurately.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all product is built efficiently and all orders are filled quickly.
• Manage and lead team members to achieve goals.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies.

Skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Sales techniques

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Self-motivated

Innovative thinking

Multitasking ability

Decision making

Education

Degree in manufacturing, engineering, or management

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for learning all production, management, and supervision operations of their assigned Midwest Manufacturing production facility.

Primary Responsibilities

Production

• Ensure that all product is built in the most efficient way
• Ensure that all orders are filled within an acceptable lead time.
• Involved in setting and evaluating production quotas, both quantity and quality
• Manage and lead team members in your area
• Work with supervisors and managers in your area to accomplish goals
• Come up with innovative ideas to improve current processes

Facility Maintenance and Utilization

• Keep all production facilities in good repair, orderly, and clean
• Use equipment to capacity to fill orders

Safety

• Ensure all safety policies are enforced, all training is up to date, and all equipment is guarded and well maintained.
• Keep all safety training and maintenance documented
• Keep open communication with all Team Members regarding safety issues

Attain the highest profit dollars possible

Balance inventory and reduce stock to ensure maximum turn and in-stock position.

Skills/Requirements

• Degree in a manufacturing, engineering, or management related field preferred OR equivalent management experience
• Working knowledge of modern sales and management methods and techniques
• Able to write and speak clearly and accurately
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Able to tactfully deal with guests and team members
• Analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented
• Innovative
• Ability to multitask
• Decision making qualities