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Director of Manufacturing

Employer
Aagard Group LLC
Location
Alexandria, MN
Salary
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Industry
General
Role
Other
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Position Objective:

• Through the practice of servant leadership and a passion for Aagard’s success, ensure manufacturing operations excellence in safely delivering quality, best value products and services, on time, to our internal and external customers Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, provide work direction, leadership and feedback for Assembly, Fabrication, Materials, Quality, and Manufacturing Support departments

• Provide overall company direction as an Leadership Team member

• Support the hiring, training, development and evaluation of manufacturing personnel. Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis in accordance with company policy

• Manage policy development and deployment in areas of lean manufacturing, quality, cost reduction, complete and on-time delivery, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations, and performance metrics

• Implement plans and strategies to ensure successful completion of projects • Manage manufacturing capacity, scheduling, forecast and headcount requirements

• Be actively involved in Aagard’s continuous improvement projects and culture

• Provide leadership for problem resolution to facilitate timely improvements and improved working relationships

• Identify, communicate and drive implementation of capital investment and improvement projects

• Ensure compliance with company standards and policies

• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards (OSHA, UL, etc.)

• Oversee facility maintenance

• Be a dynamic presence that brings positive energy and intensity into each interaction

• Keep the proper confidences (pricing, technologies, personnel, etc.)

• Communicate openly, share knowledge, build positive collaboration between departments

• Support and contribute to department and company metrics General

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to, support and promote the Aagard vision and culture statements

• Demonstrate professional, respectful interaction with other team members

• Accurately and professionally represent Aagard to customers and vendors

Other duties as assigned Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred plus 7 years manufacturing management experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

• Previous experience in an manufacturing leadership role, preferably in the automated machinery industry

• Knowledge of lean practices

• Ability to engage others and lead the team to success

• Experience with Microsoft products including proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Experience or training with computers and ability to learn and use Aagard specific software

• Proficient keyboarding skills

• Ability to prioritize tasks, to take action and be proactive

• Ability to communicate with internal and external customers verbally, in writing, with presentation skills

• Strong time management and organizational skills

• Conscientious of meeting and exceeding the customers needs

• Passion for excellence • Value and build a culture of measurement

• Ability to travel as required

 

Company

Aagard offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, a 401K retirement savings plan with employer match, along with paid time off.

 

Join a team that is WINNING TOGETHER HONORABLY!

Aagard is seeking individuals with experience in the automotive, diesel, and small engines fields who like to assemble high-tech equipment. Aagard is also looking for individuals with engineering, business, and leadership skills.

We strive to build our business as a team with a common purpose of enhancing people's lives. The individuals within our company are respectful, trustworthy, encouraging, honest, and supportive; because of that we have had exceptional growth and are excited to continue enhancing our team!

Company info
Website
Telephone
320-763-6043
Location
3711 Iowa Street
Alexandria
Minnesota
56308
US

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