Manufacturing Manager Trainee

This position is responsible for learning all production, management, and supervision operations of their assigned Midwest Manufacturing production facility.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all product is built in the most efficient way
• Ensure that all orders are filled within an acceptable lead time.
• Involved in setting and evaluating production quotas, both quantity and quality
• Manage and lead team members in your area
• Work with supervisors and managers in your area to accomplish goals
• Come up with innovative ideas to improve current processes

Facility Maintenance and Utilization

• Keep all production facilities in good repair, orderly, and clean
• Use equipment to capacity to fill orders

Safety

• Ensure all safety policies are enforced, all training is up to date, and all equipment is guarded and well maintained.
• Keep all safety training and maintenance documented
• Keep open communication with all Team Members regarding safety issues

Attain the highest profit dollars possible

Balance inventory and reduce stock to ensure maximum turn and in-stock position.

Degree in a manufacturing, engineering, or management-related field preferred or equivalent management experience

Willing and able to relocate to other plant locations for promotions

Working knowledge of modern sales and management methods and techniques

Able to write and speak clearly and accurately

Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Able to tactfully deal with guests and team members

Strong knowledge of construction industry

Analytical and Interpersonal skills.

Leadership Abilities

Self-motivated and Goal oriented

Innovative

Organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Articulate

Develop action plans

Decision making qualities