Senior Manufacturing Leader

Overview

Stuller seeks a Senior Manufacturing Leader who will be at the heart of driving the company's manufacturing strategy, focusing not just on the big picture but also on the nitty-gritty, roll-up-your-sleeves work that ensures efficiency, quality, and scalability. Leading with a hands-on approach, the successful candidate will be directly involved in the day-to-day operations, from optimizing production processes to spearheading innovative projects, working shoulder-to-shoulder with the manufacturing team and cross-functional departments to foster a culture of operational excellence, safety, and sustainability.

The role of the Senior Manufacturing Leader is crucial in maintaining Stuller s commitment to these values while also ensuring the company s manufacturing capabilities are agile and scalable to meet future demands.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in engineering, manufacturing, business, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years in manufacturing leadership roles.
• Proven track record of driving operational excellence, process improvement, and cost optimization.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire others, motivate cross-functional teams, and build and maintain effective relationships at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrate a willingness to actively engage in hands-on operational tasks and possess a proactive attitude towards getting involved in the day-to-day activities of the manufacturing process.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute long-term manufacturing strategies.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality products and services to customers on time.
• Ability to travel between USA and other international facilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in implementing lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Operations:
  • Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance manufacturing efficiency, quality, and capacity.
  • Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation for manufacturing operations.
  • Oversee and actively engage in manufacturing operations, from raw materials to finished products, ensuring adherence to quality standards, production schedules, and cost objectives.
• Provide visionary leadership to the manufacturing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
• Lead and mentor a team of manufacturing professionals to achieve operational goals and objectives.
• Participate in the recruitment and development of top talent, ensuring the team is equipped with the necessary skills to meet current and future business needs.
• Operational Excellence & Innovation:
  • Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
  • Implement quality management systems to ensure that products meet or exceed customer expectations.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase production capacity, staying ahead of industry trends and competition.
  • Implement best practices and advanced technologies to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, engineering, and supply chain, to drive continuous improvement and innovation in manufacturing processes, maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Collaborate with other senior leaders to align manufacturing strategies with overall business goals.
  • Collaborate with international manufacturing teams to achieve the best overall global footprint.
• Safety Culture:
  • Drive a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing organization.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for manufacturing.