Senior Manufacturing Manager
| Company | Pyrotek |
|---|---|
| Location | Homer, NY, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Operations Management or Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Materials Science)
- Seven (7) years of related operations management experience in a manufacturing environment, high-performance ceramic manufacturing, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of and ability to successfully apply business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources in a manufacturing environment
- Experience in lean manufacturing methodologies, project management and product development, highly desirable
- Ability to travel approximately 15%, both domestically and globally, to support business needs
- Valid driver’s license and passport, or ability to obtain
- Ability to maintain motor vehicle driving record in good standing, as defined by Pyrotek’s driving record requirements
Responsibilities
- Effectively oversee manufacturing and plant operations, and monitor/evaluate performance
- Successfully executing and managing strategic plans to ensure the facility’s operating goals and objectives are met
- Consistently meeting production goals in a timely and cost-effective manner utilizing standard operation and work procedures
- Assisting with the development and execution of the Plant Operations financial plan in cooperation with the Operations Manager
- Managing plant operations through fiscally responsible actions, continuously exploring ways to minimize expenses and optimize profits
- Assisting with identifying opportunities to expand or adjust plant operations and activities to take advantage of changes in the market/industry
- Maintaining the plant’s utilities contracts to ensure adequate supply and cost controls
- Identifying, evaluating and directing the implementation lean continuous improvement actions in all manufacturing areas
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments (Engineering, Sales, Supply Chain, etc.) to make sure production activities and projects align with customer expectations and projected costs
- Lead and/or participate in special projects and assignments related to continuous improvement methods, new technology and innovation explorations, and sales and market growth opportunities
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in lean manufacturing methodologies, project management and product development, highly desirable