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Operations Manager/Production Manager

Employer
Hearth & Home Technologies
Location
Lake City, Minnesota
Salary
DOE

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Operations Manager - Off Shift

Every professional wants to work for an industry leader. Now is your chance as Hearth & Home Technologies is hiring a Production/Operations Manager to support our off-shift departments in Lake City, MN.

A career at Hearth & Home Technologies puts you in the position of working with the most popular brands in the industry, and having an impact on a product that people love. The hearth is the center of the home and family life.

Hearth & Home Technologies provides careers that fuel your professional growth. You’ve already reached an impressive level of success in your career, and now is the time to capitalize on all of your skills in a rewarding career without limits.

The team you work with will be highly skilled and trained. The products and company you represent are best-in-class.

As a Production/Operations Manager you will support the goals and vision of Hearth & Home Technologies by directing and managing product line operations with responsibilities for safety, quality, delivery, cost, member development, maintenance and continuous improvement.
*Participate in strategic direction of the plant and manages policy deployment in the areas of Lean Manufacturing techniques, quality, cost reduction, complete and on-time delivery, safety, customer satisfaction, member relations, visual controls and plant performance measures for a single line/department.
*Achieve results in quality, delivery, cost / productivity, safety by budgeting or allocating resources appropriately.
*Keep leadership, engineers and teams informed regarding current policies, procedures, department and company performance, customer feedback, and improvement opportunities; provide direction for production processes, systems and engineering focus, and appropriately and effectively enforce policies/programs/etc to meet expectations and continuously improve.
*Actively participate in a Rapid Continuous Improvement culture within the facility; actively seeking out and leading continuous improvement activity in their respective dept.
*Coach Members and provide leadership for faster problem resolution, continuous improvement, and improved working relationships throughout the facility.
*Provide effective communications, coaching, performance management, training and development to maintain high Member morale and develop Members to assume greater responsibilities.
*Maintain plant equipment; partner with maintenance to replace or make adjustments to existing equipment. Scope and Impact of Responsibilities
*Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
*Responsible for compliance with Company rules, regulations, and safety practices.
*Effectively manage capital investments, operating expenses, staffing and wages.
*Support new Member on-boarding and develop a culture that welcomes new members and promotes a Great Place to Work.
*Drive discipline regarding shop floor organization and cleanliness (6S).
*Participate in selection, promotion, transfer, reclassification and termination in accordance with Company philosophy, policies and practices.

Individuals considered for this role will have an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or a related field is preferred. Ideally 3 to 5 years of production supervision experience, including responsibility for department performance, scheduling/material flow, member relations and department budgets. You may substitute five years equivalent experience in a progressive leadership role which influences and directly manages other to achieve results in a timely manner. Must be able to write, speak and present information effectively with all levels of the organization. Successful candidate will be highly organized with the ability to perform multiple tasks and priorities. Demonstrated ability to accurately interpret complex data and business information required (i.e. budgets, financial statements, P&L).
Successful candidate will be computer literate, particularly in shop floor control, production planning, and inventory control and project management applications. Ideal candidates will have a thorough knowledge of lean manufacturing methods and techniques.

About Working for Hearth & Home Technologies

Take ownership of your career with a job that ignites your passions and rewards your hard work. At Hearth & Home Technologies, you will have the opportunity to Burn Brighter working with a supportive team developing industry-leading hearth products. 

Hearth & Home Technologies is an operating division of HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI). We design, manufacture and distribute a wide variety of gas, electric, wood and biomass burning fireplaces, inserts, stoves and accessories. All in the USA. Lakeville, Minnesota is our home, but we have locations throughout the United States.

As we continue expanding our operations, we’re looking for leaders who are confident in what they do, but open to learning from others. Hardworking professionals who take pride in their company as much as their work. Are you ready to drive meaningful change to our business, to learn through challenging work experiences, and to act like an owner?

Company

Take ownership of your career with a new job that ignites your passions and rewards your hard work. At Hearth & Home Technologies, you will have the opportunity to Burn Brighter working with a supportive team developing industry-leading hearth products. We’re growing, and hiring in all areas to propel our company forward.
 

Company info
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Telephone
651-345-1654
Location
800 W Jefferson
Lake City
MN
55041
US

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