Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 global industrial company centered on a differentiated business model. The company's seven business segments leverage the 80/20 business model to generate solid growth, best-in-class margins and favorable returns in markets where innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries targeting sustainable and profitable organic growth. The Seats & Motion Division is a market leader in the manufacture of state-of-the-art seating, plastic head-rest bezels, and battery indicators. Our business is seeking an Engineering Manager based in Rockford, MI. Job Description The Production Manager is responsible for managing, coordinating, and directing the activities of the production department across multiple shifts within the facility to maximize productivity while ensuring safety and quality and minimizing cost.
Drive improvement in all manufacturing processes using the ITW Toolbox. Manage costs within plan budget & prepare costs forecast and analysis as necessary. Maintain accuracy in reporting and budgetary controls. Create a cohesive team atmosphere that facilitates work towards common goals. Promote good employee relations. Establish and encourage a climate of responsiveness to individual concerns and job performance. Ensure inventories are managed properly to maintain high levels of on-time delivery, customer service, and order fulfillment. Ensure company objectives of safety, quality, delivery, and cost are met and exceeded. Ensure quality KPI's are met by ensuring quality control procedures and processes are adhered to. Achieve highest level of inventory accuracy by coordinating with accounting, performing cycle counts, adopting fixed locations for material/equipment, and utilizing visual inventory systems. Maximize quality performance through standardization and repeatability of processes. Promote, support, and adhere to all safety, environmental and quality related policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree preferred 5 to 10 years of manufacturing or closely related experience with strong leadership ability Strong analytical, numerical, and reasoning abilities Supervisory skill set - knowledge of subordinate monitoring, coaching and counseling. Demonstrated capability to manage and improve Manufacturing processes. Experience with Lean manufacturing principles and 6 Sigma preferred. Excellent organization and interpersonal skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Able to function independently, exercises sound judgment and decision making Must have ability to manage ambiguity Effective problem resolution skills combined with "big picture" awareness PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to lift 35 lbs. on occasion. Must be able to climb ladders on occasion. Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily Additional Information ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
