Manufacturing Director jobs in Kansas

Manufacturing Director oversees manufacturing operations and the production management and supervisory teams for a plant or unit. Incorporates organization-wide operational safety, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and cost control policies and programs into manufacturing processes. Being a Manufacturing Director monitors production metrics, responds to and resolves problems, and recommends process improvements, new technologies, and methods to maximize operational efficiency. Collaborates with leaders to manage and resolve workforce or labor issues and develop long-term solutions. Additionally, Manufacturing Director implements long-term plans for facilities, equipment, materials, technology, and workforce resources to maintain manufacturing capacity and processes that support business goals. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Manufacturing Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Manufacturing Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director of Manufacturing
  • Schwan's Company
  • Salina, KS FULL_TIME
  • Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company, CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Our many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® desserts; and Pagoda® and Bibigo Asian-style snacks. Schwan’s is a place for people with an appetite for more.  To learn about joining a team where you can belong, contribute, and thrive, visit www.schwanscompany.com

     

    We are hiring a Director of Manufacturing for our largest pizza manufacturing facility in Salina, KS, where our delicious Red Baron and Tony’s products are made. This is an opportunity to lead our most complex facility, which spans over 500K sq feet, employs 900 team members and makes over 200 million lbs of product annually. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the manufacturing facility to provide products that meet quality, safety, cost, service, regulatory and volume requirements. 

     

    What you will get from us:

    • Opportunities for career growth with one of THE fastest growing frozen food companies in the US.
    • A culture focused on building trust, challenging assumptions, and continuous transformation.
    • Support from team members who are experts in their functions.
    • Competitive compensation including strong incentives and a flexible time off program.

    Responsibilities:

    • Responsible for the manufacture of safe quality foods that meet the requirements of all regulatory agencies and our customers
    • Implements plans and schedules to assure achievement of appropriate volume of production, ensuring product meets established targeted return on assets employed and contribution to sales and profits.
    • Defines and directs the administration plant or facility policies within the framework and intent of the company's manufacturing charter.
    • Formulates or approves short- or long-term operating objectives in areas such as cost reduction, quality, new product integration as undertaken at the plant level.
    • Ensures product quality meets established standards and that costs are within budget.
    • Assists in the development of and implementation of capital plans related to production improvement or expansion.
    • Establishes and maintains favorable plant/facility company and community relationships through active participation in community affairs.
    • Directs the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment by eliminating hazards, training employees, and promoting safety awareness.
    • Manages and/or provides appropriate support for support functions such as accounting/finance, human resources, information technology.
    • Enthusiastically motivates, develops and inspires a team of site based professionals in production, quality, maintenance, engineering and more.

    Requirements:

    • Minimum 8 years of operations leadership experience in a large scale, highly automated environment.  Consumer packaged goods or food experience strongly preferred.
    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
    • Experience achieving business growth objectives in fast pace, highly complex environment.
    • Authentic leader: direct communicator, able to build strong relationships across the company, with all levels.
    • Strong knowledge of continuous improvement techniques (ie TPM, OPEX, Lean) and ability to use data and systems to inform decisions. SAP experience a plus
    • Must have great collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively work closely with cross-functional teams.
    • FDA/USDA and OSHA experience highly preferred

     

    The employing subsidiaries of Schwan’s Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.

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Director, Manufacturing
  • IMI
  • Topeka, KS OTHER
  • About the Role: The Director of Manufacturing is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the manufacturing operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. They play a piv...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Director of Manufacturing
  • Astec Industries
  • Parsons, KS FULL_TIME
  • BUILT TO CONNECT Power Flame is an innovative and forward-thinking manufacturer of gas, oil, combination gas/oil, low NOx burners, and combustion control systems designed for commercial, industrial, a...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Manufacturing Engraver
  • Florence Manufacturing
  • Manhattan, KS FULL_TIME
  • Florence Corporation is the nation's leading manufacturer in quality multi-unit mailboxes. We are now hiring an Engraving Team Member for our production assembly line on 2nd shift. After manually fast...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Manufacturing Fitter
  • Peerless Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Kansas, KS FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary: The fitter works in the manufacturing industry where the individual is responsible for fitting, fabricating and assembling the structural components that make up a mechanical system....
  • 2 Days Ago

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Manufacturing Supervisor
  • Weckworth Manufacturing Inc.
  • Haysville, KS FULL_TIME
  • Weckworth Manufacturing, Inc. 128 BaughmanHaysville, KS 67060Position: Manufacturing SupervisorReports To: Factory Manager We are searching for Manufacturing Supervisor who is driven to achieve high l...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Manufacturing Director of IT
  • Robert Half
  • Fairhaven, MA
  • Job Title: Director of IT (with Manufacturing Experience) Job Location: Fairhaven, MA (Onsite, 5 days per week) Job Type...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Manufacturing Director
  • The Judge Group
  • Butte, MT
  • Our client is currently seeking a Manufacturing Director for their fast-paced, advanced technology development company. ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Manufacturing
  • Lakeshore Talent
  • Thornton, CO
  • Lakeshore Talent is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Director to lead various teams, including Production, Display, ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Manufacturing
  • Planet Innovation
  • Irvine, CA
  • Planet Innovation (PI) is a globally recognised Healthtech Innovation and Manufacturing company. PI offers the full spec...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Human Resources Manufacturing Director
  • Coda Search│Staffing
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • Summary: The Human Resources Manufacturing Director North America is responsible for leading and managing the HR functio...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Human Resources Manufacturing Director
  • Coda Search│Staffing
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • Summary: The Human Resources Manufacturing Director North America is responsible for leading and managing the HR functio...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assoc Drug Substance Manufacturing Director
  • Exelixis Inc.
  • Alameda, CA
  • SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE: This role is responsible for supporting Exelixis' small molecule development from early-stage devel...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Manufacturing
  • Protech Solutions
  • Elmira, NY
  • At Protech Business Solutions we strive to connect our candidates with a position that best provides job satisfaction, m...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Kansas /ˈkænzəs/ (listen) is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. Its capital is Topeka and its largest city is Wichita, with its most populated county being Johnson County. Kansas is bordered by Nebraska on the north; Missouri on the east; Oklahoma on the south; and Colorado on the west. Kansas is named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name (natively kką:ze) is often said to mean "people of the (south) wind" although this was probably not the term's original meaning. For thousands of years, what is now Kansas was home to numerous and divers...
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Income Estimation for Manufacturing Director jobs
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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.
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