POSITION SUMMARYOur prestigious client, a leading chemical provider of cleaning, sanitizing, and water treatment products and services have an immediate opening for a Manufacturing Manager. The successful candidate will be experienced in discrete manufacturing possess strong leadership skills and be a hands-on manager, with a strong work ethic. This position will oversee the production, quality control, planning and inventory areas. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: In addition to the management of direct reports our candidate must be able to: - Direct management of the order fulfillment process. Identify process problems and fulfillment issues and coordinate solutions. Maintain a high degree of customer satisfaction by ensuring delivery commitments is met.
- Develop, document, communicate, enforce, and maintain standard operating procedures for all manufacturing functions with the Shepard Bros. organization.
- Direct and manage company logistics both internal and external.
- Develop, analyze, and interpret statistical information to appraise operating results regarding profitability, performance against budget, and other matters of bearing on fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization.
- Manage departmental budgets and maintain a plan to accommodate existing and expected future operation requirements to support the business plan. Identify cost-saving opportunities
- Ensure that all state, county, and industry requirements are being met, and the warehouse and production areas are in full compliance with governmental agencies assuring the facility operates at a superior quality and output level.
- Establish and maintain optimum production processes and equipment.
- Create an environment that is conducive for employees to report quality-related non-conformance and to commute opportunities for quality improvement.
- Work with appropriate departments to develop and implement process improvements and streamline procedures to improve inter-department communication.
- Responsible for hiring, mentoring, and managing all operation departmental employees to ensure job compatibility, and company and employee success.
- Complete performance appraisals and review job descriptions of assigned personnel each year.
- Maintain a professional relationship with vendors co-workers, and management.
- Display positive attitude and maintain cooperative working relationships with departmental managers and all other employees.
- Participate in meetings to share, develop, and acquire new information which will allow management to maximize its effectiveness.
- Train new members to maximize efficiency and productivity in their respective positions.
- Supply adequate input to CEO and upper management to provide accurate feedback for use in production, administration, finance, and sales decisions.
Qualifications: Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Possess a thorough understanding of the chemical distribution business and the products sold.
- Expert and proven ability to document processes and procedures.
- Experience in financial management.
- Ability to prioritize work to meet time sensitive deadlines.
- Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
- Possess a high level of skill with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
- Possess excellent written and communication skills.
Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university or equivalent,
- Five years related work experience. Knowledge of chemicals is preferred.
- We offer growth opportunities, competitive salary, 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, life, and disability.
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