Manufacturing Manager - #254067

MANUFACTURING MANAGER

Location: Downers Grove

Department: Manufacturing Management

Flexco, a leading global manufacturer, is seeking a manufacturing manager with a keen eye for process improvement and mentorship. The chosen candidate will work out of Downers Grove and be responsible for a specified work cell. The ideal candidate will have completed advanced education within management or a related field and have at least 4 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.

This is your opportunity to work in an environment where employees truly believe in the products they produce and the culture is focused on putting people first, working better together, being customer centered, being forward thinking and always committed to excellence.

Flexco has consistently been named to the list of "101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For" by the National Association of Business Resources and is consistently recognized as a top charitable contributor in the area.

A Manufacturing Manager at Flexco can expect starting compensation of between $100,000 and $125,000 per year, depending on skills, experience and education.

Internal employees must be in good standing with Flexco and inform their current manager before applying to any new role.

Purpose: Perform functions to guide and nurture the skills and knowledge of team members to support and achieve company goals and objectives.

What You Will Need

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Technical knowledge or expert-level experience with specific process
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in manufacturing.
• Exposure to a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to direct reports in their growth and success through feedback, instruction, and encouragement.
  
  

What You Will Be Doing

• Managing a team of production professionals within a manufacturing setting
• Performing the role of a safety team member by participating in safety programs and sub-teams.
• Assuring audits are completed on time, implementing departmental safety suggestions, identifying unsafe conditions and managing all aspects of a safety incident
• Learning and understanding quality procedures and inspections and assure compliance.
• Working directly with Quality personal to resolve issues and answer questions.
• Leading and actively implementing a continuous improvement environment.
• Leading team members to achieve company goals by actively managing team performance using data and performance measures.
• Using formal and informal feedback to provide teams with leadership and support
• Taking ownership of the production schedule; anticipate and respond to changes in workflow and deploy overtime as necessary. This includes managing time off requests to ensure appropriate staffing.
• Managing the departmental labor and overhead budget.
• Accountable for meeting and exceeding the safety, quality, delivery, productivity, morale, and inventory goals established by Flexco.
• Meeting annual objectives agreed upon with Operations Manager.
• Identifying capital needs/projects and execution of capital budget.
• Accountable for meeting and exceeding the goals established by Flexco
  
  

Flexco Offers Generous Packages Including

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance begin on day one (1) for full time employees
• 15 vacation days and 5 personal days
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Pension plan and 401k matching
• Competitive compensation
• Tuition reimbursement/educational assistance
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.