What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foundry Manufacturing Manager position at Bradken?
Bradken is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of innovative, custom-engineered cast iron and steel products for the mining, resources, rail & transit, wear piping, and military defense sectors. Our foundries, manufacturing sites, sales and service teams are located across the globe. We employ approximately 3,500 people in about 20 locations and 40 sales and service centers across United States, Canada, Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Africa, China, and South America.
Being founded in 1922, we are backed with over 100 years of knowledge and experience across several product lines demonstrating we are capable and determined to support our key stakeholders with excellent quality and service. We are committed to global safety and sustainability practices by upholding a world-class safety culture and consistently reducing our environmental footprint. Our history is a glimpse of our accomplishments at Bradken that we are proud of and enthusiastically share with our stakeholders. We aim to continue operating for another 100 years, delivering innovative solutions to improve safety, sustainability, performance, and productivity for all our customers.
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager based in Tacoma, Washington to lead foundry operations while meeting overall manufacturing and quality standards. You will demonstrate a positive and pro-active approach while directing, supervising, and coordinating manufacturing activities to ensure profitable production flow, quality standards, and schedule commitments on both a strategic and hands-on operation level.
The Manufacturing Manager provides leadership to establish operating principles, communication, knowledge sharing, and reporting strategies for visibility into plant performance and continuous improvement efforts. This role will manage all aspects of the operational processes for the plant site and is critical in ensuring the skills and competency of direct reports are developed and maintained. As a key leader, you will reinforce a high performing safety, quality, delivery, and manufacturing culture. Through employee engagement and support, the Manufacturing Manager focuses on performance improvement, cost reduction, product delivery and customer service. The incumbent will develop and execute strategic plans aligned with business goals, priorities, and directions.
Qualifications:
Salary: $117,650 - $147,062
Physical setting:
Ability to commute/relocate:
Why join our team at Bradken?
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Keeping our team safe and healthy; physically and mentally has always been our top priority. We encourage and support dynamic and flexible work options to promote a healthy balance and let you get the most out of your time.
Benefits:
100 years of knowledge and experience behind us, endless opportunities ahead.
Prior to commencing employment, you will be required to complete a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.
Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are given the opportunity to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.
Being founded in 1922, we are backed with over 100 years of knowledge and experience across several product lines demonstrating we are capable and determined to support our key stakeholders with excellent quality and service. We are committed to global safety and sustainability practices by upholding a world-class safety culture and consistently reducing our environmental footprint. Our history is a glimpse of our accomplishments at Bradken that we are proud of and enthusiastically share with our stakeholders. We aim to continue operating for another 100 years, delivering innovative solutions to improve safety, sustainability, performance, and productivity for all our customers.
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager based in Tacoma, Washington to lead foundry operations while meeting overall manufacturing and quality standards. You will demonstrate a positive and pro-active approach while directing, supervising, and coordinating manufacturing activities to ensure profitable production flow, quality standards, and schedule commitments on both a strategic and hands-on operation level.
The Manufacturing Manager provides leadership to establish operating principles, communication, knowledge sharing, and reporting strategies for visibility into plant performance and continuous improvement efforts. This role will manage all aspects of the operational processes for the plant site and is critical in ensuring the skills and competency of direct reports are developed and maintained. As a key leader, you will reinforce a high performing safety, quality, delivery, and manufacturing culture. Through employee engagement and support, the Manufacturing Manager focuses on performance improvement, cost reduction, product delivery and customer service. The incumbent will develop and execute strategic plans aligned with business goals, priorities, and directions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or Business Management or equivalent experience
- Six Sigma, Lean or quality management qualifications preferred
- 10 years' experience working in a Senior Production within a foundry environment
- Experience overseeing multiple production functions simultaneously within a unionized environment
- Demonstrated experience in people management, change management and project management
- Demonstrated experience in driving safety performance and building a safety-oriented culture.
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of lean manufacturing environments, operational and tactical plans, processes and techniques
- Fundamental knowledge of engineering principles and practices, lean manufacturing and / or production process.
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant legal and regulatory requirements, industrial and employee relations best practice and administrative guidelines.
- Ability to build and lead high performance teams
- Ability to drive safety and build a strong safety culture.
- The ability to operate equally well at both a strategic and hands-on operational level
- Strong analytical skills and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level
- Strong consultative, presentation, business communication skills (oral and written) required
- Proven ability to influence, advise and support leaders and managers of the businesses on a range of complex issues
- Ability to negotiate solutions to complex problems and manage relationships with key stakeholders
- Ability to lead, motivate and develop employees in cross-functional or matrixed teams
- Ability to manage budgets and understand financial reports
- A strong sense of organization and planning with the ability to manage time well
- Refined business acumen
Salary: $117,650 - $147,062
Physical setting:
- On-site in Tacoma, Washington (98409)
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Tacoma, WA 98409: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Why join our team at Bradken?
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Keeping our team safe and healthy; physically and mentally has always been our top priority. We encourage and support dynamic and flexible work options to promote a healthy balance and let you get the most out of your time.
Benefits:
- Relocation Assistance will be provided to assist and support with move (if required)*
- Sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 once you commence work with us*
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options
- Life and AD&D coverage provided by Bradken
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage provided by Bradken
- Paid Holidays, PTO, and Vacation
- 401(k) with a company match
- Employee Training and Education Reimbursement opportunities
- We also recognize and reward our employees for the great outcomes they produce and for living Our Values with local and global programs.
100 years of knowledge and experience behind us, endless opportunities ahead.
- Sign-on Bonus payments and Relocation Assistance is subject to meeting company policy and criteria.
Prior to commencing employment, you will be required to complete a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.
Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are given the opportunity to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.
Salary : $117,650 - $147,062
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