Vaco is hiring for a Manufacturing Manager opportunity in Osceola Arkansas Direct Hire Salary: 120-160,000/yr + Bonus
General Summary The Manufacturing Manager provides leadership and direction for manufacturing operations at the facility. This role plans, coordinates, and oversees manufacturing activities to achieve safety, quality, service, cost, and operational performance goals. The Manufacturing Manager directly manages leaders across Just-In-Time (JIT) production lines and other manufacturing areas. Responsibilities include establishing goals, managing performance, developing team members, administering capital and operating expense budgets, and ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements. This role works closely with internal teams, customers, vendors, and business partners to support effective operations and continuous improvement. Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate manufacturing operations in partnership with managers, supervisors, and support teams to produce high-quality products safely and cost-effectively.
- Establish plant manufacturing goals and provide the leadership and direction necessary to achieve them.
- Champion safety, quality, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing initiatives throughout the facility.
- Provide leadership and direction to manufacturing, maintenance, and transportation/shipping teams.
- Forecast workforce requirements based on production needs, customer demand, and financial forecasts.
- Develop and manage capital and operating expense budgets within assigned areas of responsibility.
- Oversee the planning and implementation of plant capital projects.
- Partner with upstream and downstream customers and vendors to develop cost-effective process and product-delivery solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Lead people-management activities, including goal setting, performance management, coaching, employee development, recognition, delegation, and policy administration.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including OSHA, DOT, and EPA standards.
Minimum Qualifications To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Required Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Required Length & Type of Experience
- Five to seven years of leadership experience in a manufacturing plant environment, with exposure to functions such as engineering, maintenance, and distribution.
- Demonstrated experience leading multiple departments and teams.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing practices, processes, and procedures.
- Proficiency with business software, manufacturing systems, and analytical tools.
- Strong understanding of plant operations and related processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, recognize, delegate to, and guide team members.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives, including capital projects.
- Ability to prepare, understand, and manage departmental and capital budgets.
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