Manage all aspects of the operations in Coldwater with P&L responsibility for the business; direct management responsibility for project execution, engineering, assembly, project management, and customer service.
Drive standardization of processes that align with Lincoln Electric Automation sites.
Provide direction and leadership to establish a safe, effective and efficient operation that consistently produces and delivers quality products on time.
Direct and monitor department managers to accomplish goals of the Coldwater strategy, consistent with established manufacturing and safety procedures.
Act as a liaison between department managers/subordinate levels, as well as, executive/department manager levels to inform personnel of communications, decisions, policies and all matters that affect their performance, attitudes and results.
Manage all aspects of the supply chain to maximize reliability and flexibility while minimizing waste and working capital requirements.
Support staffing requirements to ensure resource deployment is suitable.
Establish a culture that blends the dynamic aspects of a project-based business with the operational support structure of a high volume production facility; makes the business the "employer of choice" in the area; ensures compliance with all laws and the corporate code of conduct.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree preferred and/or highly experienced professional with at least 10 years of industry experience
Proven record of accomplishment of leading and developing large teams with diverse backgrounds and skills
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills; must be able to sort through complex issues, define a course of action and align resources
Strong communication skills; must be able to effectively engage employees at all levels of the organization to set a clear vision and expectations
Strong conflict management skills; must be able to hold employees accountable for their performance and conduct, and address capability gaps within the team
Factory operations experience and proficiency with managing in a custom equipment environment preferred
Familiarity with custom manufacturing, automation and capital equipment a plus

Benefits

annual bonus plan
tuition reimbursement
medical/dental/vision
401(k) with company match
paid time off

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

P&L managementproject managementengineeringassemblysupply chain managementmanufacturing proceduressafety procedurescustom manufacturingautomationcapital equipment

Soft Skills

leadershipproblem-solvingdecision-makingcommunicationconflict managementteam developmentresource alignmentemployee engagementvision settingaccountability

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree