Sr Manager, Manufacturing Technology

Job Description

Position Summary

Responsible for managing all activities related to project specification, design, development, documentation, testing and implementation of business transformational solutions for manufacturing operations. Enhancement projects will support a variety of functions with an initial focus on Performance Analysis, Quality Management, Product Tracking and Data Collection/Acquisition. This role must work collaboratively across multiple functional areas to drive successful project implementation.

Organizational Relationship:
This position will report to the Leader, Continuous Improvement - Stock Operations and manage a team of direct reports.

Key Accountabilities

• Define functional requirements through stakeholder interviews, documentation analysis and Work Flow Process Mapping (Value Stream Maps).
• Provide expert knowledge and experience to develop the technical requirements to implement complex manufacturing solutions.
• Manage complex projects involving the development and implementation of manufacturing solutions.
• Possess the ability to generate business system reports and dashboards across multiple systems.
• Become an organizational IoT subject matter expert.
• Prioritize projects based on savings impact and allocate resources accordingly.
• Be responsible for technical deliverables during the entire lifecycle of solution development projects.
• Manage onsite support for all start-ups at internal manufacturing facilities.
• Proactively work with stakeholders in order to define the best technical approach for manufacturing operations solutions. Engage with internal customers to understand plant centric requirements.
• Maintain technical skills and knowledge continuously updating them.
• Effectively apply Project Management methodology and embrace project standards.
• Proactively report on project progress against scope, schedule, cost and performance.
• Assist existing project sponsors in problem resolution and help define future opportunities. Provide support to existing solutions.
• Performs and leads continuous improvement activities using problem solving tools (BPA, Value Stream Mapping, etc.) to understand root cause and modifications to processes and procedures as appropriate.

Characteristics & Attributes

• Ensures accountability; holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Drives results; consistently achieves results even under tough circumstances
• Communicate effectively; develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Instills trust; gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity
• Collaboration; works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives
• Optimizes work processes; knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Plans and aligns; plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
• Being Resilient; rebound from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
• Self-motivated to learn new software applications and explore opportunities thereof

Education & Experience

• Strong analytical, problem solving and change management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 4-6 years of engineer and/or leadership experience in manufacturing preferred.
• 2-4 years of managing a team of 2-5 direct reports preferred.
• BS degree in a technical or business related field preferred. 
• Minimum 3 years work experience with PLC’s, automation, or process control systems in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 50%.
• Excellent understanding of key manufacturing processes in order to develop and execute operational enhancement strategies.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve on-site and remote application related computing problems.
• Project management – initiating, planning, executing project work.
• Experience developing user requirements and functional specifications for MES solutions
• Ability to effectively influence and work in cooperation with cross functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a matrix organization and effectively lead without direct positional authority.
• Strong communication, presentation and teamwork skills including the ability to write clear and concise technical documentation.
• Lean certification or Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification is a plus.
• Strong computer skills with ability to quickly learn new software/applications.
• Knowledge of database and web development languages such as SQL, HTML, and JavaScript is a plus.

Additional Information

MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc. offers a wide spectrum of cabinetry products designed to satisfy every budget and lifestyle. With a large North America footprint and diverse team of nearly 13,000 employees, we help people fulfill their dreams of a comfortable, inviting home through innovations in fashion and functionality that bring family and friends together. We invite you to visit www.masterbrand.com to learn more about how we build employee opportunity, purpose, and reward into everything we do.

MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.