| Location | Menomonee Falls, WI |
You will do this by:
Planning and establishing long-range manufacturing goals and objectives
Supervising staff to ensure that orders are processed efficiently and inventory requirements are met
Overseeing schedule planning, machine loading, material requirements, raw materials management and procurement to obtain maximum utilization of labor, tools and equipment
Maintaining relationship between manufacturing, purchasing, engineering and sales departments to keep them informed as to schedules, needs and order status
Preparing production analysis charts, job and machine load forecasts, labor forecasts and project completion reports
Establishing production schedules and take necessary action to eliminate delays and to ensure adherence to production and shipping schedules;expedites rush and special orders
Developing production control system enhancements and ensuring its effectiveness
Coordinating new model introductions and managing obsolete inventory.
Performing full range of managerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; EEO/AA; performance management; department budget
Performing other duties as assigned
The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.
You are the kind of person who is/has:
Strategic leadership skills
Analytical Mindset
Operational Discipline
Collaborative Communicator
Servant Leadership
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business or related field or equivalent education and experience
Lean Expertise: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification (or equivalent experience leading formal Kaizen/continuous improvement events)
Experience: 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in a high-volume packaging or manufacturing setting
Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and inventory control systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people.
Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Google software such as Sheets, Docs, Slides and Enterprise Resource Planning (SAP) software.
Advanced problem solving skills to respond to manufacturing process and system problems
Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world's largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and turf care products through its Briggs & Stratton, Vanguard, Ferris, Billy Goat, and Branco brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.
Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.