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US641 Valmet, Inc.
Production Unit Leader, NEE
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What they do
A Director of Manufacturing oversees management of all areas of manufacturing to produce products and direct activities so that approved products are manufactured on schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives.
$169,050 / year median in Wisconsin
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Do you enjoy managing a winning team? As Plant Manager of our Neenah, WI location you will be responsible for directing, planning, and execution of the company's strategic plan relating to all manufacturing operations. Managing internal projects and communicating production metrics and service impacts to maintain schedules. Experience managing 80+ personnel working in multiple trade areas. The candidate we are looking for must be individually motivated and results driven, problem solving, and deep analytical and data management skills will contribute to the success of the operation. At Valmet, we are committed to taking safety forward in our place of work and as the Plant Manager you are responsible for oversight of the department safety policies and procedures in addition to continuous education of the most current applicable safety guidelines Responsibilities Best practices implemented through Lean Enterprise; 5S, TPM, SWI, PDCA, etc . Ensure that, as the company grows, manufacturing capabilities meet or exceed all industry and customer requirements for cost, quality and responsiveness Working with Customer Service/Sales in production scheduling, estimating, work in process reporting and other manufacturing issues to meet customers' expectations. Experience in ERP systems (LN, SAP, etc.) Defines and recommends objectives in each area of operations. Develops specific short and long-term plans and programs, together with supporting budget requests and financial estimates Requirements A Bachelor's Degree from a college or university in a related field; or an Associate Degree from a two-year college; or an equivalent combination of education and industry experience. Effective written and oral communication skills in English along with presentation, negotiation and analytical skills.