Director of Manufacturing

This position is tasked with the efficient safe and environmentally correct operation and growth of the Brighton Manufacturing Plant.  The incumbent is expected to develop and implement new programs to achieve higher quality and productivity and be the Corporations representative to direct and achieve our Vision in the Manufacturing Plant by cultivating an environment of confidence and trust.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Set and implement policies goals objectives and procedures for the manufacturing department.
• Attain annual safety goals through a solid understanding of safety management as well as the ability to convey and enforce safety rules and procedures throughout the manufacturing organization.
• To attain annual quality and delivery goals this position shall be familiar with the product quality demands of customers. 
• Problemsolving errorproofing and mentoring skills are key.  The incumbent shall have the ability to map processes and identify nonvalue added activities to streamline production activities.
• Develop and implement manufacturing schedules and resource allocation monitor production flow and ensure timely delivery.
• Assess project and resource requirements estimating negotiating and agreeing on budgets and timescales with managers.
• Oversee the maintenance repair and replacement of production equipment to ensure smooth work operations
• Coordinate with R&D and procurement departments to bring new products from concept to reality
• Motivating assigned professional and factory personnel to perform at required levels to attain annual goals through solid management and coaching skills.
• Demonstrated ability to team up with the engineering maintenance and quality functions including participating in capital planning preventative maintenance and problem solving.
• Attain annual expense and/or budget goals and participates in annual capital budget to achieve promised benefits.
• Monitor production costs and identify costeffective solutions.
• Performs functions inherent in all supervisory positions including recruitment performance evaluation coaching and Training & Development programs to meet or exceed safety quality cost customer service goals.
• Completes other assignments as assigned by Senior Management.

Qualifications :

• Manufacturing leader who is capable of pushing forward the necessary strategies and programs to increase quality productivity and customer service.
• Strong communication skills which are characterized by sincerity persuasiveness and clarity of thought. 
• Incumbent must have strong interpersonal skills reflecting leadership sensitivity and the demonstrated desire and ability to foster teamwork focusing on positive cooperative communication.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering; MBA desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years Manufacturing Management experience.
• Experience managing production management personnel
• Strong leader who manages fairly and consistently when applying rules policies and procedures.
• Ability to thrive in a fastpaced environment.
• High levels of personal initiative energy and ownership for success.
• Goal oriented well organized with excellent communication skills.

Additional Information :

Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance available day one 401k with 5% company match bonuses yearend profitsharing bonus paid time off and educational assistance.

Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger more durable and more reliable every day.

Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions learn from mistakes and define their career.

Community Involvement: Sika Corporation takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.

Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development reducing environmental impacts and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic social and ecological sustainability.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports inspires and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity age disability national or ethnic origin or other protected characteristics.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime