Manufacturing Plant Manager- Onsite

Job DescriptionJob Description

The Manufacturing Manager is to oversee the manufacturing of standard and customized automation equipment. The primary responsibility in this role is to manage daily operations in production, scheduling, procurement/vendor relations, manufacturing, and service. Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills are required; as well as a solid understanding of the manufacturing process of automation equipment.

The Manufacturing Manager will also oversee the continuous improvement and process optimization for the organization. The ideal candidate will have the skills to develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality and productivity.

A successful Manufacturing Manager will focus on building strong relationships between internal teams; delegating, mentoring and elevating team members to their fullest potential. With these relationships the Director of Operations will drive the operational excellence needed for the external customers.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

· Leadership, management, accountability

· Facility and inventory maintenance

· Quality

· Production/On-time delivery

· Safety

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations

· Oversee procurement, production output, product quality and on-time shipping

· Increase production/assets capacity & flexibility and minimize unnecessary costs while maintaining current quality standards

· Liaise with other managers to formulate objectives and understand requirements

· Determine amount of necessary resources (workforce, raw materials etc.)

· Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results

· Approve maintenance work, purchasing of equipment etc.

· Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus

· Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions

· Share a trusting relationship with workgroup; recruit, manage and develop production staff

· Collect and analyze data to find unnecessary waste or overtime

· Commit to plant safety procedures

· Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets

· Enforce health and safety precautions

· Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

· BS/BA in Business Administration or relevant field is

· Proven work experience as an operations manager/director

· Proven managerial experience

· Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)

· Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise

· Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes

· Proficient in MS Office and ERP software

· Attention to detail

· Ability to create accountability and to lead by example

· Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment

· Requires the use of PPE to include but not limited to steel toe shoes and safety glasses in manufacturing areas

· Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Company DescriptionAXIS Automation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of fully automated decorating and finishing systems for bakeries around the world. Our innovative topping, filling, icing, and depositing solutions have been at the forefront of the baking and snack food industries since 1984. Our early exploration into automated food processing equipment primarily involved dry ingredient depositing, which resulted in the development of the industry-leading AXIS Topper. Today, our repertoire has expanded to include moist topping dispensers, batter depositors, injectors, glazers, coating drums, and much more.
All of our equipment is manufactured at our facility in Hartland, WI. Our drive is to find the perfect solution for each unique application so that our customers can produce their highest quality product with greater ease and efficiency. We approach every project with a dedication to quality and innovation, helping our customers to streamline their baking processes with reliable, accurate systems that reduce labor and waste.

For more information on what we do, visit https://axisautomation.com/Company DescriptionAXIS Automation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of fully automated decorating and finishing systems for bakeries around the world. Our innovative topping, filling, icing, and depositing solutions have been at the forefront of the baking and snack food industries since 1984. Our early exploration into automated food processing equipment primarily involved dry ingredient depositing, which resulted in the development of the industry-leading AXIS Topper. Today, our repertoire has expanded to include moist topping dispensers, batter depositors, injectors, glazers, coating drums, and much more.\r\nAll of our equipment is manufactured at our facility in Hartland, WI. Our drive is to find the perfect solution for each unique application so that our customers can produce their highest quality product with greater ease and efficiency. We approach every project with a dedication to quality and innovation, helping our customers to streamline their baking processes with reliable, accurate systems that reduce labor and waste.\r\n\r\nFor more information on what we do, visit https://axisautomation.com/