Manufacturing Manager

Our prestigious client, a leading chemical provider of cleaning, sanitizing, and water treatment products and services have an immediate opening for a Manufacturing Manager. The successful candidate will be experienced in discrete manufacturing possess strong leadership skills and be a hands‑on manager, with a strong work ethic. This position will oversee the production, quality control, planning and inventory areas.

In addition to the management of direct reports our candidate must be able to:

• Direct management of the order fulfillment process. Identify process problems and fulfillment issues and coordinate solutions. Maintain a high degree of customer satisfaction by ensuring delivery commitments is met.
• Develop, document, communicate, enforce, and maintain standard operating procedures for all manufacturing functions with the Shepard Bros. organization.
• Direct and manage company logistics both internal and external.
• Develop, analyze, and interpret statistical information to appraise operating results regarding profitability, performance against budget, and other matters of bearing on fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization.
• Manage departmental budgets and maintain a plan to accommodate existing and expected future operation requirements to support the business plan. Identify cost‑saving opportunities
• Ensure that all state, county, and industry requirements are being met, and the warehouse and production areas are in full compliance with governmental agencies assuring the facility operates at a superior quality and output level.
• Establish and maintain optimum production processes and equipment.
• Create an environment that is conducive for employees to report quality‑related non‑conformance and to comet opportunities for quality improvement.
• Work with appropriate departments to develop and implement process improvements and streamline procedures to improve inter‑department communication.
• Responsible for hiring, mentoring, and managing all operation departmental employees to ensure job compatibility, and company and employee success.
• Complete performance appraisals and review job descriptions of assigned personnel each year.
• Maintain a professional relationship with vendors co‑workers, and management.
• Display positive attitude and maintain cooperative working relationships with departmental managers and all other employees.
• Participate in meetings to share, develop, and acquire new information which will allow management to maximize its effectiveness.
• Train new members to maximize efficiency and productivity in their respective positions.
• Supply adequate input to CEO and upper management to provide accurate feedback for use in production, administration, finance, and sales decisions.

• Possess a thorough understanding of the chemical distribution business and the products sold.
• Expert and proven ability to document processes and procedures.
• Experience in financial management.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet time sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Possess a high level of skill with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Possess excellent written and communication skills.

• Bachelor's degree from a four‑year college or university or equivalent.
• Five years related work experience. Knowledge of chemicals is preferred.
• We offer growth opportunities, competitive salary, 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, life, and disability.