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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Summary: Direct and manage manufacturing activities at Stellar Industries to achieve company goals related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development. Through servant leadership, strategic planning, continuous improvement, and a People First mindset, create an environment where employees are engaged, developed, respected, and empowered to achieve exceptional business results while maintaining a safe and positive workplace culture.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
- Champion a People First culture by fostering an environment built on trust, respect, accountability, inclusion, and open communication.
- Maintain a visible presence on the production floor, regularly engaging with team members to understand challenges, remove barriers, recognize contributions, and strengthen relationships.
- Develop supervisors and team leaders through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning to build organizational capability and future leadership pipelines.
- Promote employee engagement by ensuring team members are informed, involved, and connected to plant goals, business performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead efforts to attract, retain, and develop talent while creating opportunities for employee growth, skill development, and career advancement.
- Ensure timely and meaningful recognition of individual and team achievements that support company values, safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.
- Foster a culture where employee feedback is actively sought, valued, and acted upon to improve the work environment and overall employee experience.
- Support and model company values by demonstrating integrity, empathy, accountability, and servant leadership in all interactions.
Essential Skills:
- Demonstrated commitment to servant leadership and employee development.
- Ability to build high-performing teams through trust, coaching, communication, and accountability.
- Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal effectiveness.
- Proven ability to create employee engagement and maintain a positive workplace culture.
- Effective conflict resolution and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to lead organizational change while maintaining employee commitment and morale.
Preferred Qualification and Education:
- Bachelor's degree in related field or five years plant/general management experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Background with manufacturing practices/methods and process improvement programs required.
Additional Requirements:
- Company sponsored continuing education may be required.
- Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.
Requirements
Manufacturing & Operations, Operations