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

OTHER ASSIGNMENTS REQUIRING EQUIVALENT OR LESSER SKILLS.

Last updated on Nov 2, 2023