Qualifications
Required knowledge/Experience
- 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in custom-engineered equipment, electrical systems, or related industries.
- Proven experience managing multi-department production operations with direct oversight of hourly workforces of 50 or more employees.
- Strong leadership and team development skills, with a track record of building high-performing teams, developing supervisors, and driving accountability.
- Deep proficiency in Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies, including 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, blueprints, job travelers, and production documentation.
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., JobBOSS, NetSuite, IFS) and Microsoft Office tools.
- Strong financial and operational acumen, including experience managing production budgets, labor costs, and capacity planning.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to present operational updates and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and experience maintaining a safe, compliant manufacturing environment.
Supervisory Requirements
- Directly manages, coaches, and develops Production Managers, Supervisors, and cross-functional support staff. Indirectly leads a workforce of 60–150 hourly employees.
- Responsible for hiring, workforce planning, scheduling, performance management, and professional development across all manufacturing departments.
- Partners with Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, and Quality Assurance to ensure production, safety, and quality goals are aligned and achieved across functions.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Business, or a related field required.
- Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred.
Values
- Safety Focus: Prioritize safety in all actions. Actively follow safety protocols, identify potential hazards, and take immediate steps to correct or report unsafe conditions. Model safe behavior for others and contribute to a culture of workplace safety.
- Have Humanity: Respect the input and ideas of everyone to create the best possible outcome.
- Be Transparent: Value transparency in all interactions, ensuring honesty and openness with each stakeholder.
- Drive Innovation: Seek new ways to improve and take on new challenges.
- Be Resilient: Adapt to the ever-evolving business needs enabled by resourcefulness and agility.
- Always Reliable: Deliver on your commitments and achieve your goals. Show up to work on time and complete your assigned tasks.
- Grit: Learn new things, actively seek feedback and training.
- Ownership Mindset: Take full responsibility for the quality and efficiency of your work. Proactively identify issues, offer solutions, and follow through. Treat company resources and goals as your own.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
- FLSA executive and professional positions paid on a salary basis, where project requirements and tight client deadlines may require workweeks over forty (40) hours (including weekends or holidays)
- This role will work in an office setting; however, frequent visits to the production floor are required to oversee operations, ensure compliance and safety standards, and engage staff.
- Mobility: Ability to move around the manufacturing plant, including walking, standing, and climbing stairs.
- Manual Dexterity: Occasional use of hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Lifting: Ability to lift and carry items up to twenty-five (25) pounds. All lifting should be done following OSHA standards.
- Visual and Auditory Requirements: Must be able to see and hear well enough to navigate the plant safely and communicate effectively with team members.
Additional Information
A Note to our Recruitment Partners: We really appreciate the interest, but MCG currently manages hiring through our internal team. We love getting to know our candidates directly! Because of this, we don’t accept unsolicited resumes from agencies at this time. If we ever need an extra hand, we’ll be sure to reach out to the community. Thanks for understanding!
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