If you love directing a highly motivated manufacturing team to deliver as promised, then you have found your DREAM JOB!
This is an exceptional opportunity to be groomed for a Production Leadership role in a machining/foundry operation that is part of a growing $4.5B diversified global manufacturing company with 18,000 employees. You will coordinate a team of 60 to 75 team members in the melt shop and foundry operations areas with 2 direct reports in the production of quality pressure-poured steel components to meet the company’s sales requirements.
We Want a Production Leader Who
Will come on board in a Development Status Role and work side by side with the Production Manager in our Foundry operation to learn and take over his role upon his upcoming retirement.
You will work with Production and Process Managers in planning, organizing and directing the manufacturing operations with optimum cost-effectiveness,
Has a broad background and a keen understanding of the manufacturing process.
Possesses the leadership skills needed to motivate and direct all the hourly employees.
You Will Get
A cost of living that is 13% below the US average
A great family environment in one of the Midwest’s best kept secrets
Kansas City - famous for Jazz, BBQ, Bioscience and Big Tech!
Very affordable housing
Great schools that have a very low student/ teacher ratio
Close proximity to professional sports, restaurants and entertainment.
Close to nationally known universities
A Corporate relo package
But wait! There is more!!! This well-run operation is an employee-owned ESOP that gives employees a share of the company, individual employees will directly benefit from the success of the company!
There is a strong salary/with a 15% bonus compensation package
ESOP program provides 10% of your salary in stock every year
The company also matches 100% of your contributions into your 401k
The company has an HSA match!
There is an extensive corporate relocation program for this role to Kansas City
Very generous benefits are offered for this key role that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, EAP, Educational Reimbursement, Employer Retirement Account, Travel Accident Insurance Prescription / Drug, great 401K Match, Vacation, and a Flexible Spending Account
Duties
Schedule, coordinate and supervise operations in different functional areas to meet production requirements and objectives.
Coordinate maintenance activities with the Maintenance Manager and other maintenance personnel.
Plan and schedule manpower requirements to meet labor objectives.
Select, develop and motivate a competent team to assure a safe, efficient, cost-effective production operation.
Responsible for compliance to Griffin quality standards and productivity/WIP objectives.
Responsible for ensuring safe workplace conditions within established safety policies and procedures.
Responsible for maintaining operations within cost and budget restrictions and ensuring continuous improvements.
Maintain safety and good housekeeping standards.
Coordinate with HR as needed.
Communicate through various means with management and hourly personnel.
Handle employee issues (either formal or informal) to promote good employee relations and equitable solutions for the Company. This includes personnel problems, and disciplinary actions.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline.
5+ years of Manufacturing Operations Leadership experience leading multiple departments/shifts
Must be able to demonstrate a past history of developing and implementing operations metrics to drive results
Experience with budget management/development
Experience in metal foundry, casting steel plant, and/or machining operations preferred.
Can demonstrate a track record of cost-saving, inventory turns improvement, and implementation of planning approaches (JIT, Kanban, and Lean Manufacturing)
Experience with manufacturing operations, quality systems, safety systems, maintenance, and project management.
Possess strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Experience in foundry or heavy manufacturing is a big plus
Professional training/certifications are a plus. i.e.Green Belt, Black Belt, or Lean
Advanced education is a plus
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Retail Groceries, Manufacturing, and Retail
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