Manufacturing Manager

Parkson Corp.
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Location:

Trussville, AL

General Description:

Responsible for overseeing plant activities to meet business objectives in a low volume, high mix metal fabrication facility. The Manufacturing Manager is accountable for all aspects of plant performance and will ensure that objectives are attained in a cost-effective manner that is consistent with quality requirements. They delegate authority to key supervisors in production, manages all functions involved and directs and coordinates operations for the production facility.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations
  • Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards
  • Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping
  • Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results
  • Develop and implement improvements for all aspects of plant operations
  • Remain in compliance with facility HSE policies, procedures, guidelines and goals
  • Prepare, analyze, and issue production and performance reports
  • Develop and implement effective problem mitigation plans and corrective actions
  • Maintain all administrative records
  • Control costs to achieve company budget goals
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive preventative maintenance program
  • Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets
  • Implement production improvement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
  • Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime
  • Address employees’ issues or grievances
  • Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts
  • Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff
  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and/or Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Business Management
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in similar plant operating environments
  • Experience specifically in metal fabrication; bending, cutting, machining, welding, assembly, etc. (highly preferred)
  • Experience with Quality Management Systems, e.g., ISO (preferred)
  • Experience leading Business Process Improvement, e.g., Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Proven managerial experience in a manufacturing or fabrication facility
  • Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, process improvement, resource allocation and human resources)
  • Proficient with ERP/MRP systems
  • Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise
  • Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory, and stewardship processes
  • Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants
  • Proficient with MS Office
  • Aptitude for equipment operation and troubleshooting
  • Problem Solving/Analysis
  • Communication Proficiency
  • Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred

Travel:

  • Up to 25%

Parkson Corporation does not sponsor for immigration, including for H-1B, TN, and other non-immigrant visas, for this role.

Benefits include health care (medical, dental, vision) with coverage starting on first day of employment as well as 401(k) with company match and holiday pay.

Parkson Corporation is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Parkson Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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