Area Manager

Overview

A Stable and Growing Manufacturer is currently hiring for a highly motivated Area Manager to oversee the daily operations of a manufacturing facility.

Job Function

Supervision of employees, supervisors and departmental functions. Receives training in duties (OJT) from other Area Managers, Operations Manager and other Staff.

Specific Responsibilities

[1] Manages day-to-day operations of assigned area, including departmental variable cost, schedules, earned standard hours, scrap reduction, labor utilization, and materials and material variances.

[2] Organizes and plans work assigned to work group.

[3] Concentrates on direct supervision of assigned group and spends most of the time checking and observing.

[4] Coordinates procurement of materials, equipment and tooling with Purchasing and Engineering to assure scheduled completion dates are maintained.

[5] Works with Technical and Engineering personnel on new product development and implementation. Weekly development sales update with Sales, Quality and Engineering.

[6] Maintains inventory and control of all perishable tools and measurement equipment. Responsible for maintenance of tools and equipment and their repair cost. Responsible for departmental capital budget.

[7] Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

[8] Coordinates work with other shifts and departments to meet departmental needs.

[9] Performs other duties, such as: issuing requisitions for materials from stores and from outside vendors and following jobs in process to meet Customer request dates.

[10] Supervises 30 to 200 workers; maintains attendance records, vacation schedules and personnel performance records; makes periodic reports to Operations Manager concerning these reports, records, etc.

[11] Conduct Performance Appraisals on direct reports.

Education

Bachelor Degree preferably in an Engineering Discipline or equivalent years of experience.

Experience

5+ years manufacturing experience; Minimum of 2+ years supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibility

Errors could be costly. Extensive contact with direct reports. Detailed contact with other Area Managers,

Operations Manager, Staff Managers and others. Exposed to some confidential data.

Supervision

Continuous direct supervision of 30 200 employees.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
  
  

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
  
  

THE ABOVE COVERS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT DUTIES, BUT DOES NOT EXCLUDE