Manufacturing Manager Trainee

Midwest Manufacturing, Inc.; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a production learning/management role responsible for mastering all production, management, and supervision operations at the assigned facility in Indiana.

The position emphasizes leading teams, meeting quotas, and improving processes. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s in manufacturing/engineering/management or equivalent experience, with willingness to relocate for promotions and strong communication skills to collaborate with supervisors and managers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, engineering, or management related field preferred or equivalent management experience
• Relocation willingness to other plant locations for promotions
• Clear and accurate written and spoken communication
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to tactfully deal with guests and team members

Responsibilities

• Oversee production to ensure efficiency and on-time order fulfillment
• Lead and motivate team members; collaborate with supervisors to meet goals
• Suggest improvements to production processes for better performance
• Maintain clean, safe production facilities and proper equipment use
• Balance inventory to maximize turnover and in-stock position
• Develop actionable plans and drive results with leadership requirements

Skills

Leadership Abilities

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Innovative

Articulate

Develop action plans

Decision making

Ability to multitask

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing/engineering/management or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

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

Job Description

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.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a manufacturing, engineering, or management related field preferred or equivalent management experience
• Willing and able to relocate to other plant locations for promotions
• 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
• Strong knowledge of construction industry
• Analytical and Interpersonal skills.
• Leadership Abilities
• Self-motivated and Goal oriented
• Innovative
• Organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Articulate
• Develop action plans
• Decision making qualities