Manufacturing Manager

Ultradent, a leader in dental manufacturing, and a certified Great Place to Work, is looking for a Manufacturing Manager to oversee a production group of about 150 people in South Jordan, UT. Responsible for the overall daily management and production execution of this business unit, this person would mainly need to be onsite. We have been in business for over 45 years as a privately held, family-owned company. We need someone who is passionate about leading people, with a good grasp of business acumen, who has a high-level knowledge of optimizing manufacturing and CI principles to help us expand even further into the future of improving oral health globally. Start date can be flexible. Primary Responsibilities Manage diverse production teams consisting of day, and swing shifts. This includes Line Leads, Area Leads, Line Technicians, Machine Operators, and Front-Line Associates. Help people on your team understand their purpose and their impact of the daily job. Lead people by setting an example of the company core values, communication, and interactions with others. Coach and mentor others through frequent development conversations, performance feedback and conflict resolution/mediation of interpersonal colleague dynamics Manage the daily operation of manufacturing and work directly with other supporting departments such as product development, supply chain, warehouse, quality, etc. Uses Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies aligned with the company strategy to drive and improve daily operations. Responsible for ensuring all employees receive adequate training. Assesses training needs and assists in executing or facilitating training. Interface with department/customers on a daily basis. Conduct cross-functional daily standup meeting. Monitor OEE and works with the technical team to ensure downtime is being addressed on a daily basis. Ensure compliance with OSHA and safety standards. Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly key performance indicators. Reports KPIs to senior management team on a frequent basis. Ensure all teams in manufacturing are compliant with GMPs and consistently monitors documentation. Assist in developing technical manufacturing processes. What we’re looking for in you: Alignment with our core values of integrity, care, quality, innovation and hard work. Experience in CI methodologies (theory of constraints, Lean, 5S, TPM, SMED, Six Sigma, etc.). Effective communication skills and the ability to connect and influence people at all levels. Ability to hold employees accountable for results through coaching and able to recognize when education and training is needed, while keeping employee engagement high. Ability to balance big picture thinking and attention to detail. An understanding of quality systems Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, and empathetic communication Microsoft Office skills. Any experience in filling/packaging processes and/or equipment a plus. Ultradent is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We are a global culture where differences are sought after, welcomed, and embraced. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.   VEVRAA Federal Contractor: For more information please contact us at Recruiting@ultradent.com. PWDNET WHY WORK AT ULTRADENT: Ultradent Products, Inc., is a collaborative and hard-working company with a 45-year history of innovation. Ours is a fun, fast-paced work environment dedicated to providing unique, solution-oriented products to dentists—and their patients—across the globe. Our company was built on a foundation of innovation, integrity, hard work, quality, and care, and we put those values into everything we do. We ask all colleagues to seek out the excluded, enhance the team, share feedback fearlessly, welcome feedback humbly, amplify all voices, and embrace our differences. Hear what some of our employees have to say #whyiultradent: https://youtu.be/UGpDHCaZ_Yw. WHAT BENEFITS AND PERKS YOU'LL GET AT ULTRADENT: Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 60 days) Health Savings Account with employer contribution 401K Plan with employer matching contribution Employee access to discounted Ultradent products Excellent Paid Time Off (PTO) and Medical Time Off (MTO) account to support medical and military events Five days paid between Christmas and New Years Education Assistance Onsite Fitness Center