Mill Manager: Lead Lean, TPM & CI Initiatives

American Woodmark Corp.; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation Days

Paid Sick Days

401(k) Match

Tuition Assistance

Relocation Assistance when available

Job summary

American Woodmark Corp. is seeking a seasoned manufacturing leader to direct and advance production initiatives with the goal of building a world-class operation. You will oversee plant operations, optimize resources, and drive continuous improvement to meet and exceed plant goals.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years in manufacturing with supervision across multiple departments, experience in wood-related manufacturing, and a strong Lean/Six Sigma background.

Qualifications

• Must have proven track record of cultivating and developing talent.
• Minimum 8 years of manufacturing experience; wood working related preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of supervision experience across multiple departments.
• Experience in wood drying, machining, cabinet components, material flows and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Lead organizational development for production and OD across the location.
• Coordinate communication between departments and shifts; foster client/provider relationships.
• Improve equipment uptime and reliability via TPM and Six-Sigma initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce costs and optimize processes.
• Plan and coordinate activities to meet SQDC targets and client expectations.
• Lead Kaizen events and participate in projects as assigned.
• Develop SOPs for materials, equipment and processes in finishing operations.
• Oversee hiring needs, selection and training processes; motivate teams.
• Provide guidance and discipline; ensure policies are followed; manage resources effectively.
• Establish team member goals aligned with org goals; conduct performance reviews.
• Support a union-free environment; ensure safe and productive work environment.

Skills

MS Office

Project management

Teamwork

CITE Principles

Planning

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering/Operations Management

Job description

American Woodmark Corp. is seeking a seasoned manufacturing leader to direct and advance production initiatives with the goal of building a world-class operation. You will oversee plant operations, optimize resources, and drive continuous improvement to meet and exceed plant goals.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years in manufacturing with supervision across multiple departments, experience in wood-related manufacturing, and a strong Lean/Six Sigma background.