Manufacturing Manager

Local plastics manufacturer recently expanded operations and is hiring for a Manufacturing Manager role
The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for overseeing operations including managing, planning, directing, and coordinating the work activities and resources necessary for extrusion manufacturing, maintenance, and quality
Company has been in business for 38 years and in process of doubling in size and is looking for a talented manager to oversee the printing department.
They are very employee centric organization that focuses on the employees successes and big believers in continuous improvement and upper ward mobility
LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY
Sponsorship and visa transfers are not available

Responsibilities:

Directly supervise and manage 70 employees across several departments
Strategic involvement with leading continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six-Sigma, and similar principles
Establish a culture of engagement and set the strategic direction for the team.
Monitor, exceed, and maintain production standards for efficiencies, material waste and quality.
Ensure employee productivity, facility safety, and maintenance activities while working in conjunction with other managers and supervisors

Requirements:

BA/BS/AAS degree or an equivalent of 5+ years manufacturing leadership experience
5+ years of leadership experience working in a manufacturing environment; open to an industry
Six-Sigma Green / Black / Lean training and or certifications is preferred with experience leading, driving and implementing change management
Analytical and able to use the numbers to help coach, teach and develop employees
Must be capable of problem solving, multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced environment