Manufacturing Director jobs in Indiana

Strick Trailers leads the industry in design and manufacturing of customized aluminum van trailers used to transport all types of interesting products and freight within the United States. We currently have a Director of Manufacturing opening for our Indiana facility The Director of Manufacturing will plan, direct, and oversee the daily activities of our manufacturing team to achieve safety, quality and production goals driven by our mission.

Our mission is: To Promote a Safe and Fulfilling Work Environment where Team Members Can Thrive

To Understand our Customers’ Expectations, Needs, Challenges and Opportunities

To Design and Deliver Innovative and Effective Transportation Solutions that Exceed Our Customers’ Expectations.

In keeping with our mission, we will strive to drive processes that not only continue to lead the way in trailer innovations but foster a culture where are values are fully embedded in our operation.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute manufacturing strategy, structure, and processes to align with overall business goals.
• Formulate both short-range and long-range plans to make maximum use of all resources.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all logistics of the production lines and components to proactively identify bottlenecks with efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Develop and recommend process improvements to facilities, equipment, and procedures to improve safety, quality and productivity.
• Lead and motivate a team of operations professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and high performance.
• Communicate regularly with management on critical issues, status of operations, and resource needs.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies, automation, and digital solutions to increase productivity, improve quality, and reduce cost.
• Participate in recruitment process; ensuring manufacturing demands can be met.

Additional tasks or assignments:

• Enforce and monitor all company policies.
• Supports the Safety & Environment Coordinator with initiatives to ensure health and safety guidelines set by the company and in compliance with federal and state regulations are followed.
• Monitor company quality processes, ensuring safety regulations and quality standards are met in accordance with Strick’s Mission and Vision.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, Business Admin., or equivalent.
• At least 5 years at the Plant Manager level in a high product mix, specialty/customized, manufacturing environment.
• Impeccable attention to detail with ability to manage production schedules, budgets and resources while overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Forward thinker, with the ability to set overall strategy and drive process improvements.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and well-structured way over e-mail, phone and in person with internal departments and external contacts.
• Embrace and drive a culture of continuous improvement. Encourage innovation, seek efficiency gains, and stay current on industry advancements.
• Ability to motivate and reward employees to keep operations running smoothly.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, machinery, and technology.
• Ability to deliver results within deadlines.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $0.01 - $1.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Attendance bonus
• Profit sharing

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Monroe, IN 46772: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person