Manufacturing Operations Manager

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers – amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility – our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Who is Rockwell?

Do you want to make a difference in the world? At Rockwell Automation you can do just that and more. Rockwell is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential technology toexpand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and sustainable. Rockwell was recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2020. We place a high value on integrity which fosters an environment where all employees can and want to make an impact.

To learn more about how we are bringing The Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, please visitwww.rockwellautomation.com.

What Rockwell Brings to You:

Rockwell cares about our employees and our benefits package is just one way we support you. Rockwell provides options for medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan including company match, vacation allowances, and many more options available. To learn more about our Benefits Package, please visithttps://raquickfind.com/.

What Rockwell Needs from You:

We need a diverse workforce to do our best work. We need the makers, the forward thinkers, the problem solvers, and everything in between. That is where you come in. We are looking for aProduction Managerat our Mequon, WI manufacturing location.

Job Summary:

Directs the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives. Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply. Plans and administers procedures and budgets. Makes budgetary recommendations regarding and, at higher levels, controls capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor. Develops schedules and personnel requirements for assigned areas. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Drive policy deployment for area including KPI charts, action plans and countermeasures. Coordinate operations and maintenance support for the Value Stream.
• Coordinate Value Stream efficiency and improvement activities.
• Use and promote Company Production System (RPS) and Lean Manufacturing concepts to drive continuous improvement through Kaizen Develop and monitor operational budget for Value Stream.
• Lead and monitor projects to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity, and Cost.
• Lead 5S initiatives to improve department environment and efficiency.
• Responsible for developing Value Stream strategy/metrics and implementation of related manufacturing strategies
• Operational leadership including successful Lean implementation resulting in productivity gains. Meets with the Value Stream Leaders regularly, reflecting on problems, solutions, and challenges, thereby creating a culture of continuous improvement and contributing towards becoming a learning organization.
• Leads the Value Stream in daily operations and continuous improvements which include but are not limited to: supply chain production control, establishing manufacturing priorities, coordination of activities with off-shift management and order shipments.
• Emphasizes the creation of continuous product flow, utilize pull systems where flow is not currently possible, and works to level the workload.
• Creates the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring that standardized work/processes are followed, countermeasures implemented and the area is compliant with safety requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years relevant work experience
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of five years of major professional accomplishments, including increasing responsibility and leadership of projects and teams of considerable size, scope, and complexity.
• A minimum of five year’s manufacturing management experience.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

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