Line Centric Manager
Plover, WI - USA
Job Summary
Position Title: Line Centric Manager
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID:45046
- Own the safety quality delivery productivity and cost performance of assigned production lines.
- Deliver daily production schedules and monitor plan-to-actual performance through line-level reviews and operational metrics.
- Lead line start-ups changeovers and shutdown activities to maximize efficiency and product quality.
- Facilitate daily management systems including line huddles Gemba walks visual management and tiered accountability meetings.
- Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE downtime scrap yield labor utilization and schedule attainment.
- Lead coach and develop production supervisors team leaders and hourly team members to build capability and strengthen succession pipelines.
- Manage labor planning staffing attendance scheduling and workforce deployment to meet operational requirements.
- Ensure compliance with safety environmental quality and regulatory standards while maintaining a zero-incident mindset.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve operational constraints investigate quality concerns and improve line performance.
- Lead Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Kaizen and operational excellence initiatives that improve throughput reduce waste and lower costs.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to address safety quality and operational issues.
- Represent assigned lines in plant leadership meetings customer visits audits and operational reviews.
- Five or more years of manufacturing experience.
- Two or more years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience operating leading or supporting production lines in a manufacturing setting.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes quality systems and workplace safety requirements.
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing reporting systems.
- Strong leadership coaching and team member development skills.
- Excellent problem-solving decision-making and conflict-resolution abilities.
- Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to performance management.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across functional teams.
- Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Engineering Operations Management Business or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Green Belt or similar continuous improvement certification.
- Experience with ERP and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
- Knowledge of workforce management and employee relations practices.
Compensation Package:$65500.00 - $87400.00 . USD annually Bonus eligibility
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience skill set education and training and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain were on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do every day. We understand and appreciate that each persons needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical dental vision prescription drug) retirement savings benefits and leave support including medical family and bereavement. Well-being programsinclude vacation and holidays company-supported volunteering time and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us and were here to provide you with the necessary resourcesto support you in being your best self at work and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) pleaselet us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
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Job Family:Manufacturing
Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Plover
Company:McCain Foods USA Inc.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
McCain Foods | Our purpose - 'Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food'. We supply delicious frozen French fries, potato specialties, and appetizers to retail and foodservice customers around the globe.