Manufacturing Manager jobs in Arkansas

General Manager

Bring your proven skills as a General Manager to an organization where you will enjoy competitive pay, 100% company paid medical and dental, and 401(k) with up to 4% company match at one of the best industrial contractors based in Northwest Arkansas.

Company Overview

Founded in 2003, ARMI began its journey as a family-owned business specializing in process and utility piping work. Over the years, we have grown and diversified into two separate companies, expanding our offerings to include a comprehensive range of high-quality products and solutions. Today, ARMI Manufacturing operates as its own entity, designing and fabricating custom stainless-steel equipment with an emphasis on products for the food, beverage, and dairy industry.

As an industry leader, we hold our team members to the highest standards, ensuring that we hire the best talent available. Our reputation for work safety, meeting deadlines, delivering quality products, and staying within budget underscores our commitment to excellence. As a family-owned business, we also understand the importance of investing in our team members and giving back to our local community.

Why you should join the ARMI Manufacturing Team:

• Competitive pay with opportunity for advancement – as the company grows, you can move up the ranks. We are a career driven company where there are very real and achievable advancement opportunities.
• Phenomenal Leadership – the owner of the company has over 40 years of experience in the industry. He has built the company on a strong foundation and continues to invest in the company by purchasing the latest technology and equipment in the industry. As a leader in the industry, we hold our team members to an elite standard by hiring the best of the best.
• Safety – We strive to keep a clean and safe working environment.
• Great Work Culture – Join a team of highly skilled tradesman that work very well together because of the team-based mentality.
• Arkansas Business of the Year Finalist in 2020
• Arkansas Money & Politics Diversity in the Workplace Award 2022 | 2023
• Voted Best Manufacturer in the 2022 Arkansas Best of Biz Awards
• Committed to Sustainability: 2021 Mayor’s Environmental Stewardship Award | Green & Sustainable Business of the Year.
• Top 10 Best Places to Live in the U.S.: Fayetteville has been ranked in the top 10 “Best Places to Live” according to the U.S. News & World’s Annual Reporting list for a consecutive 8 years in a row.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the manufacturing facility, including production, quality control, maintenance, and safety.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the company and ensure that all projects are completed ahead of time and under budget.
• Develop, communicate, and implement strategies tailored to each work cell to increase manufacturing capacity.
• Provide leadership and direction to department leads, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with customers, vendors, and suppliers.
• Ensure that the company is complying with all applicable laws and regulations related to equipment fabrication / manufacturing industry including city and state environmental regulations.
• Manage the overall operations to embrace and be accountable to all applicable safety regulations and best practices to maintain an elite safety record
• Work with the Admin Support Team to develop and implement employee training programs to ensure that staff members have the skills and knowledge they must have to be successful
• Manage overall staffing at the facility
• Equipment utilization, labor efficiency goals, training & cross training of team members, automation utilization.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a leadership role within the manufacturing industry, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant management experience.
• Food Industry Experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office programs
• Valid driver’s license
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check

Benefits & Compensation:

• BCBS Hospitalization Plan- premium paid for team member, Payroll deduction for dependents after 60 days
• Dental Coverage- premium paid for team member & dependents after 60 days
• STD, LTD, Accident, Critical and Life Insurance- payroll deducted after 60 days
• Vision Coverage- payroll deducted after 60 days
• 401K up to 4% match after 60 days
• Paid Vacation and Holidays

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.