Overview

Full operational and P&L responsibility of a high volume injection molding, extrusion, electronic or assembly Plant, including safety, quality, delivery, production, facilities and equipment, materials, productivity, and customer satisfaction. Provide leadership to create a performance-driven organization and foster continuous improvement of all operational metrics.

Responsibilities

• Be a strategic thinker and have a proven track record of operational excellence.
• Have demonstrated record of achievement utilizing lean manufacturing techniques/tools.
• Have a good working knowledge and proven record of world class manufacturing practices.
• Be an experienced recruiter of and mentor to promotable employees.
• Foster creativity and innovation within the manufacturing team.
• Be enthusiastic, hard working, and have a can-do attitude.
• Understand the importance of strong communication with SBU counterparts.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent leadership skills – high integrity, results driven, interpersonal skills, ability to champion change and strong manufacturing competencies
• Ability to move into plant manager role quickly
• B.S. in engineering or business. MBA or MS a desirable
• At least five years of experience as a production manager or plant manager of a smaller plant
• Strong Lean manufacturing and six sigma tool-set a must. Ability to lead significant improvements in quality, productivity, cost and material velocity
• History of increasing responsibilities with proven track record of achieving good results
• Experience in high volume, discrete manufacturing a strongly desirable
• Experience in injection molding, high speed automation, cellular manufacturing and/or extrusion highly desirable
• Bilingual - English and Spanish

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Graduate degree in business or a technical discipline.
• Previous multi-plant experience.
• Experience with manufacturing in Mexico.
• Bilingual (English-Spanish).

Rain Bird is an Equal Opportunity Employer.