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They are responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating the manufacturing operations to ensure efficient and timely production of goods. This includes managing production schedules, monitoring quality control, optimizing productivity, and implementing process improvements. Additionally, Manufacturing Managers may be involved in budgeting, resource allocation, and personnel management to achieve production targets and meet customer demands. They work closely with cross-functional teams, such as engineering, procurement, and logistics, to ensure smooth operations and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.\nEssential Responsibilities\nDevelop execution plans to ensure successful on-time completion of projects.\nMotivating, developing and directing employees while determining staffing requirements, interviewing, hiring and training new employees, or oversee those personnel processes.\nLead departmental and cross functional continuous improvement initiatives.\nLead and influence employees at all department levels through process changes.\nEnsure employees have the proper training, skills, and resources to perform required work.\nImplement and help establish departmental goals, objectives, and procedures while conferring with team members as necessary.\nEnsure that employees are provided a safe environment to work in as well as assuring that appropriate hiring and training programs are in place to develop a culture where all employees pursue continuous improvement in all processes.\nEnsure compliance with all company and external standards/regulations.\nAct as a partner with other local and international Powell Manufacturing Managers and Operations Leaders for sharing best practices.\nMonitor department budgets and expenditures to meet financial cost targets and objectives established.\nPerform basic management duties as required including preparing workforce for ongoing ISO System Audits, monitor resources and shipments, and lead and conduct effective meetings.\nPerform administrative activities to ensure compliance with HR and Quality systems.\nMaintain a culture where all employees pursue continuous improvement in all processes.\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor’s Degree valued or equivalent experience \n8-10 years of experience in manufacturing/construction in a leadership role. \nTechnical knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes\nWorking knowledge of OH&S, environmental regulations, and employment laws \nApplied knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPS, or other continuous improvement methodologies in a manufacturing environment is considered an asset.\nStrong time management skills. \nStrong analytical skills \nAbility to solve problems in a fast-paced environment\nGood oral and written communication skills. \nGood organization skills\nMust be responsible and dependable.\nStrong interpersonal skills with proven ability to effectively collaborate with peers and associates.\nExcellent leadership skills where the team is managed in a healthy and respectful way.\nSkills, Abilities & Other Requirements\nWillingly accepts constructive feedback.\nAdheres to Powell’s core values (Customer First, Can-Do Attitude, Respect for Employees, and Commitment to Improve) and lives the values talk by demonstrating appropriate behaviors daily.\nSupports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all.\nAbility to effectively manage stress and respond professionally under all circumstances.\nSees the world through the eyes of our customers, understands their needs, exceeds their expectations, and establishes and sustains long-term relationships.\nEngages people effectively across the organization and mobilizes them to act with energy and drive. Persists and achieves objectives despite obstacles and opposition.\nTakes a long-term view and acts as a catalyst for organizational change.\nRecognizes and effectively balances the interests and needs of own group with those of the broader organization.\nPrioritizes activities, establishes appropriate courses of action, and monitor progress.\nExercises good judgment in order to make sound, well-informed decisions.\nEncourage and provides opportunities for learning and development. Broadens employees’ capabilities through special and cross functional assignments.\nCommand of the English language, with solid written and verbal communication skills.\nCommunicates complex/technical information in a simple, understandable way.\nStrong interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively in a matrix environment.\nFosters collaboration among and across teams. 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