Manufacturing Production Leader

M.C. Dean; Bowling Green (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company located in Virginia is seeking a Manufacturing Production Leader to oversee the entire manufacturing process, from raw materials to finished products. This role prioritizes continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma principles to enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering with over 7 years of relevant leadership experience, demonstrating strong analytical and communication skills. Join a passionate team committed to impactful change in power and technology.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role.
• Proven leadership experience in value stream management.
• Strong understanding of continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the manufacturing value stream from raw materials to product delivery.
• Develop strategies to optimize efficiency and reduce lead times.
• Implement Lean and Six Sigma principles for operational excellence.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing manufacturing team.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

About Modular Mission Critical ModularMission Critical is the manufacturing campus for M.C. Dean's complex, modular product line for datacenters and critical infrastructure. Located just north of Richmond, VA, this site is growing fast serving customers worldwide. Important openings include assemblers for our production lines and engineers and designers for products and continuous improvement. Join M.C. Dean's more than 9,000 employees around the world making an impact through innovations in power and technology.

Why Join Us? Our people are passionate about innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values-agility, expertise, and trust-we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment for employees to build long-term careers.

As a Manufacturing Production Leader, you will be a key driver in optimizing our production processes, ensuring efficiency and maximizing value for our customers. This leadership role involves overseeing the end-to-end manufacturing process, from raw materials to finished products, with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the entire manufacturing value stream, overseeing all processes from raw material acquisition to product delivery.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize value stream efficiency, reduce lead times, and enhance overall productivity.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the manufacturing value stream.
• Identify opportunities for waste reduction, process optimization, and cost savings.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to achieve operational excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, engineering, and supply chain, to ensure seamless coordination within the value stream.
• Foster strong communication and collaboration to address challenges and capitalize on improvement opportunities.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for the value stream and regularly monitor and report on performance metrics.
• Implement data-driven decision-making processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team within the value stream.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and individual growth.
• Provide coaching and support to team members to enhance their skills and capabilities.
• Work closely with the quality assurance team to ensure that products meet or exceed established quality standards.
• Implement and maintain quality control procedures within the value stream.
• Manage resources effectively, including manpower, equipment, and materials, to meet production demands.
• Collaborate with procurement to ensure a stable and cost-effective supply chain.
• Contribute to the development of long-term manufacturing strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Identify opportunities for capacity expansion and improvements in manufacturing technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or a related field with 7+ years of experience.
• Proven experience in a leadership role within manufacturing, with a focus on value stream management.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams to achieve operational excellence.

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.