Department Manager
Core
Lead manufacturing operations to deliver safe, high-quality production at required volume while meeting business objectives for safety, quality, capacity, and cost.
Role type
Senior manufacturing department manager
Builds
Safe, high-quality production output
Domain
Food ingredients manufacturing
Required skills
manufacturing operations leadership, team building and coaching, operational excellence, KPI management, continuous improvement, cost management, cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving, data analysis
Preferred skills
engineering degree, experience with union leadership, change management
Technologies
visual management systems, standard work methodologies
Responsibilities
Lead daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production; Build, coach, and develop a high-performing frontline team; Drive operational excellence by utilizing KPI management and continuous improvement methodologies; Analyze operational data to identify downtime and performance improvement opportunities; Manage controllable costs including labor, overtime, waste, and utilities; Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
