Manufacturing Operations Manager

Rockwell Automation; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockwell Automation is seeking a Production Manager at the Mequon, WI location to lead production areas, align schedules with product introductions, and manage budgets and capital expenditures. The role focuses on standardizing work, Lean implementation, and driving continuous improvement across the Value Stream.

The candidate will develop schedules, supervise personnel, and work with off-shift teams to meet safety, quality, and cost objectives while advancing manufacturing priorities and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship.
• Minimum five years of manufacturing management experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive policy deployment for the area, including KPI charts, action plans, and countermeasures.
• Coordinate operations and maintenance support for the Value Stream.
• Lead Value Stream efficiency and improvement activities.
• Lead Lean initiatives and Kaizen to drive continuous improvement and productivity.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Budgeting

Value Stream

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

RPS

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

About the Company

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping manufacturers become more productive, sustainable, and agile, with more than 28,000 employees worldwide.

Job Summary

Production Manager at the Mequon, WI manufacturing location. Directs the development and implementation of activities in production areas to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives. Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply. Plans and administers procedures and budgets, makes budgetary recommendations, and controls capital expenditures and labor. Develops schedules and personnel requirements, and selects, develops, and evaluates personnel for efficient operation.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Drive policy deployment for the area, including KPI charts, action plans, and countermeasures.
• Coordinate operations and maintenance support for the Value Stream.
• Coordinate Value Stream efficiency and improvement activities.
• Use and promote Company Production System (RPS) and Lean Manufacturing concepts to drive continuous improvement through Kaizen.
• Develop and monitor operational budget for the Value Stream.
• Lead and monitor projects to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity, and Cost.
• Lead 5S initiatives to improve department environment and efficiency.
• Develop Value Stream strategy/metrics and implement related manufacturing strategies.
• Provide operational leadership, including successful Lean implementation resulting in productivity gains.
• Meet with Value Stream Leaders regularly to reflect on problems, solutions, and challenges, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead the Value Stream in daily operations and continuous improvements, including supply chain production control, establishing manufacturing priorities, and coordinating activities with off‑shift management and order shipments.
• Emphasize continuous product flow, utilize pull systems where flow is not currently possible, and work to level workload.
• Create the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring standardized work/processes, implementing countermeasures, and maintaining safety compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum five years of major professional accomplishments, including increasing responsibility and leadership of projects and teams of considerable size, scope, and complexity.
• Minimum five years of manufacturing management experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Vacation allowances.
• Other additional benefits available.