Bonell, a division of American Roller Company is an industrial power house! We seek an experienced Production Manager to join our team. With over 90 years in the industrial roller business, American Roller is the premier engineered solutions supplier of industrial rollers and coatings applications used in a wide variety of manufacturing processes. With multiple facilities located in the United States, we service, design and manufactures a full range of industrial rollers, specialty roller coverings and industrial coatings for industries like tissue towel, food and beverage, and flexible packaging to name a few. For more information, please visit us at americanroller.com

Job Summary:

Manages Bonell value stream/production line(s) to ensure safety, quality, delivery, cost, improvements and budget targets are met. Effectively uses Lean methods to create robust processes and systems that allow seamless flow of products through the Value Stream. Provides leadership to drive continuous improvement and daily execution to maximize growth and profitability of the value stream(s) in order to meet customer demand and financial goals of the plant.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensures that customer requirements for product quality, delivery and cost are met or exceeded through effective planning, scheduling, manufacturing, and shipping processes. Manages daily improvement of safety, quality, delivery and cost metrics by driving problem-solving for Root Cause Corrective Action. Builds / develops high performing teams and systems, enabling efficient execution of objectives and goals.
• Leads the creation of the current-state and future-state value stream maps and the implementation of the plan to get from present to future by collaborating with all team members within the value stream. Monitors all aspects of implementation.
• Reports lean implementation progress at a regular cadence to leadership.
• Manages value stream financial goals and cost reductions initiatives in support of all Product Group and facility objectives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Accounting, Sales, Customer Service, Facility Maintenance and other American Roller sites to implement new technologies into the value stream.
• Maximizes utilization of all value stream assets in alignment with Product Group and Corporate strategy. Ensure total preventive maintenance culture is implemented and sustained across the value stream. Ensures that facilities and equipment are properly maintained to maximize output, and to provide safe working conditions.
• Ensure that American Roller Company/Bonell values, management policies, procedures, and practices are strongly supported and implemented consistently throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Utilizes Continuous Improvement and Lean methodologies in every activity of production. Directs training and leadership of continuous improvement events, Departmental Display Visual Board Meetings, use of Departmental Kaizen Visual Boards, and Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control methodology.
• Provides leadership to ensure effective communications, coordination and collaboration within the production area, including areas not directly under the Value Stream Manager’s direct management.
• Establishes goals and performance expectations for manufacturing team members. Sets objectives and defines results required to support strategic facility and organizational goals.
• Provides formal performance reviews and talent development plans, fostering team development and cross-training to maintain a culture of continuous improvement.
• Identifies resources necessary including employees, tooling and equipment to meet production demand.
• Manages Capacity Plan to support manufacturing and product strategy.
• Works with other leaders to share best practice and lessons learned to effectively improve site operations.

Education/Certifications:

B.S. degree preferred (or equivalent experience).

Skills and Experience:

• 7 – 10 +years Machining, and / or Roll Manufacturing experience in a job shop environment. Experience in turning, milling, welding, heat treating, and grinding is a plus.
• 3 -5 + years operations experience required, including a thorough understanding and practical application of broad strategic concepts, particularly in the fields of production, planning, quality, purchasing, engineering, lean/continuous improvement and problem solving.
• Proven ability to effectively lead teams and align resources to meet business objectives; Ideal candidate will have 3+ years of previous people management experience
• Demonstrated working knowledge in Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing practices and principles.
• Ability to effectively lead change and convey a forward-lookin perspective in motivating, inspiring and managing people.
• Ability to create and/or foster a leadership environment that is conducive to teamwork and personal development of the team’s members.
• Strong analytical Skills with an emphasis on scientific method of problem solving, coupled with the ability to develop and execute appropriate action plans.
• Demonstrated project management, time management and resource planning skills and experience required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Riverdale, IL 60827: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Lean/Continuous Improvement: 3 years (Required)
• job shop: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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