Manufacturing Manager, Mgr - OPS - Ops Admin (Finance)
Manufacturing Manager, Mgr - OPS - Ops Admin
Belvidere, 826 E MADISON ST, BELVIDERE, Illinois, United States of America Req #2408
Monday, March 31, 2025
We believe our employees are the reason for our success, and our compensation and benefits are designed to reflect that belief.
The Manufacturing Manager is a key member of our plant leadership team. We offer a competitive compensation package, including an annual salary and a quarterly bonus program up to 15% based on plant metrics. Additional benefits include:
- 401k + Company Match
- 13 Paid Holidays, including week between Christmas and New Years
- 3 weeks paid Vacation yearly
- Company paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Coverage
- Company paid Life Insurance Policy
Become part of a winning team!
As the Manufacturing Manager, you will supervise all aspects of the production process for an industry leading fasteners plant. You will direct, implement, and improve all activities relating to the cold forming production of material into salable products by optimizing people, assets, and time to meet customer demand. Continuous Improvement of processes and products are an ongoing function of this position.
Position Responsibilities:
- Manages manufacturing processes including but not limited to Heading, Threading, Heat Treat and Tooling.
- Supervises direct reports, such as Production Supervisors, and champions the training process for new Machine Operators. .
- Monitors efficiency and performance in order to remain competitive and perpetuate the business.
- Reviews operations and confers with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.
- Develops and executes Lean Manufacturing practices.
- Establishes standard work practices and effective training to meet those standards.
- Participates in open communication, discussion, problem-solving sessions, training and education.
- Participates in advanced quality planning and FMEA development
- Ensures efficient collaboration and coordination between relevant departments including procurement, distribution and management.
- Creates equipment manning schedules to satisfy delivery obligations and customers. Monitors, evaluates and reacts in a timely manner to manpower needs as demand changes.
- Manages capital investment projects including but not limited to planning and directing the layout of equipment.
Education, Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor Degree in related field.
- Minimum 5 years progressive experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the fastener industry.
- Previous supervisory experience with both Salary and Hourly employees.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment, and prioritize competing deadlines.
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient computer and data analyzation skills.
We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, genetic infiltration, disability or status as a veteran. Fontana reserves the right to require a drug screening at any time during the employment process.
Other details
- Job Family MNF Mgr - Manager
- Job Function MNF - Manufacturing
- Pay Type Salary
- Travel Required Yes
- Travel % 10
- Telecommute % 0
- Required Education Bachelor's Degree
