Job Title: Manufacturing Excellence Manager

Job Description

A Manufacturing Excellence Manager is a leader in a manufacturing company who works to enhance the production process. They aim to improve efficiency, quality, cost, and delivery by using lean methods and best practices to achieve top performance. This person will work with autonomy and report to the Plant Manager.

Responsibilities

• Identify areas for improvement within the production process, design and implement strategies to optimize operations, and track progress against goals.

• Promote a culture of lean thinking by educating employees on lean principles like waste reduction, standardized work, and process flow to embed continuous improvement into daily operations.

• Collect and analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.

• Oversee improvement projects, assign tasks to teams, and ensure timely completion of initiatives.

• Coach and mentor employees to develop their problem-solving skills and continuous improvement capabilities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, quality control, and supply chain to align strategies and achieve overall manufacturing excellence.

Essential Skills

• Manufacturing engineering

• Process improvement

• Continuous improvement

• Lean manufacturing

• 5+ years of experience

• Lean Manufacturing methodologies and procedures

• Team collaboration

• Cross-department interaction

• Six Sigma

• Manufacturing process

• Lean implementation

• Lean Six Sigma

• GMP

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Expertise in lean methodologies to reduce waste and improve efficiency

• Ability to identify and implement improvements in production processes

• Strong leadership skills to guide and motivate teams

• Effective communication skills to convey information clearly and collaborate with different departments

• Strong problem-solving abilities to address and resolve production issues

• Skills to manage projects, timelines, and resources effectively

• Knowledge of quality control processes to ensure products meet standards

• Ability to analyze data to make informed decisions and track performance

• Adaptability to respond to changing circumstances and challenges

• Understanding of supply chain processes to ensure smooth operations

Why Work Here?

We take pride in fostering a family-like environment with numerous engagement activities. Employees can voice their concerns and share their wish lists through monthly committee meetings. We regularly host events and gather feedback to improve our workplace. On holidays, we organize lunches and gift chocolates to employees. Our permanent employees benefit from a boots program, receiving $150 twice a year. We offer comprehensive benefits and holidays, including Family Day where employee families are invited for activities. We host potlucks to appreciate employees' hard work and dedication. On Safety Day, all production lines shut down, giving everyone a chance to connect.

Work Environment

Facility rules include no jewelry, fake lashes, fake nails, or heavy smells, and no nuts or glass allowed. Flexible shift options are available from 7 AM - 4 PM or 8 AM - 5 PM. Work 40-60 hours a week, with no weekends unless for pre-planned events. GMP compliance requires removing jewelry and avoiding nail polish or acrylics on the floor. Employees are eligible for bonuses based on achievement of results.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of American Canyon, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $110000.00

The benefits package includes comprehensive medical and dental coverage, a 401K retirement plan, as well as performance-based bonuses and incentives.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in American Canyon,CA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Feb 8, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.