Manufacturing Manager Summary
Manufacturing Manager job opening in Grand Rapids. A manufacturer of HVAC components is currently seeking candidates for a manufacturing manager job opening in the Grand Rapids area. Our manufacturing recruiters are seeking energetic and enthusiastic manufacturing leaders for this Manufacturing Manager job opening in the Grand Rapids area. This job offers competitive compensation and benefits
Grand Rapids Manufacturing Manager Overview:
The Grand Rapids Manufacturing Manager will lead and direct the manufacturing operations within the facility. The Manufacturing Manager will ensure that the manufacturing functions remain efficient and are continuously improving. The Manufacturing Manager will assist with the design of processes and the selection of materials. The Grand Rapids Manufacturing Manager shall be a major leader in the facility and will foster an energetic and motivated work environment.
Grand Rapids Manufacturing Manager Job Opening
- The Grand Rapids Manufacturing Manager will oversee and manage all scheduling, production control, shop floor activities, and purchasing.
- Communicate regularly with Sales and Engineering managers as well as Quality managers to coordinate the activities across departments.
- Plan and lead activities for continuous improvement strategies. Partner with manufacturing engineering personnel to determine areas of improvement.
- The Grand Rapids Manufacturing Manager will develop personnel through trainings and other activities in order to continuously improve the staff.
- Monitor metrics to identify areas for improvement and consistently improve results.
- Ensure that department leaders are regularly communicating.
- Analyze manufacturing processes and identify areas for potential quality or safety hazards.
- Organize and oversee special projects.
- Research potential capital equipment upgrades and make recommendations to senior staff to acquire such equipment.
- The Grand Rapids Manufacturing Manager will gather data and metrics to
Manufacturing Manager (Grand Rapids Area) Job Requirements:
- A four year degree in a field related to manufacturing.
- At least seven to ten years of industrial or manufacturing experience.
- At least five years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong presentation skills, able to speak comfortably and persuasively to large groups.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong active listening skills.
- Excellent analytical reasoning skills.
- Continuous improvement training and certifications.
- Approachable personality.
- Familiar with computers, able to use Microsoft office suite of programs, such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook.
- A proven history of safe manufacturing practices.
- Understanding of manufacturing quality systems.
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