• Create and implement strategic visions to create and improve production, quality, and labor utilization throughout the facility
• Provide the leadership needed to ensure effective utilization of plant personnel and equipment
• Collaborate with functional departments in the implementation of all continuous improvement activities
• Investigate and implement innovative methods of manufacturing processes to reduce costs and improve quality of the product
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to design, specify, and validate world-class manufacturing processes to achieve organizational goals

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all manufacturing operations of production, machinery, processing, and packaging departments
• Ensure that all process line schedules are in accordance with facility capabilities, customer requirements, economic performance, and planning, expediting as needed
• Direct and manage the establishment and maintenance of material replenishment methods, quality standards, and performance metrics in support of the organizational goals and objectives
• Budget and manage manufacturing cost structures by developing and maintaining operational expenses within budget allowance, and investigate cost-reduction measures
• Create documentation protocols and ensure that all operations records are properly maintained and reviewed

• BA or BS in operations management, business, engineering or related field
• 5 years plant operations or engineering experience
• Proven supervisory skills and demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts