Site Manager Job South Bend area,Indiana USA,Manufacturing / Production

Confidentially searching for a manufacturing site located in Northern Indiana, 30 minutes outside of South Bend within the Michiana region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES /ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Lead & develop a cross-functional team across production, engineering, quality, warehouse, & maintenance
Build a value-aligned, collaborative, high-performance culture
Drive engagement, talent development, & workforce planning in partnership with HR
Own plant performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale (SQCDM)
Execute site priorities to meet KPI goals (OEE, downtime, labor productivity, inventory accuracy, etc)
Manage site budget, cost-saving initiatives, and EBITDA performance
Ensure strong system implementation - including operational systems, process discipline, & adherence
Lead & enhance systems that improve throughput, standardization, and reliability
Reduce waste, improve cycle times, & strengthen process stability
Champion a safety-first culture; ensure full OSHA & regulatory compliance
Drive a zero-defect mindset & standardization of procedures
Support sustainability & waste-reduction initiatives

POSITION REQUIRMENTS

7+ years of manufacturing experience & 2+ years leading a site or plant operation
Bachelor's degree in related field OR equivalent experience & site leadership
Proven track record leading & improving batch manufacturing processes
Experience with Lean/CI methodologies including successfully implementing & sustaining operational systems
Strong leadership presence with ability to influence at all levels both written & verbal
Proficiency with ERP systems & Microsoft Office suite

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS WORK ENVIRONMENT/

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Works in an office environment with moderate noise levels, prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, & working on a computer
Frequently (multiple times a day) spends time in Production and Warehouse areas which includes prolonged periods of standing and walking. Must wear required PPE in the designated operations areas
Must be able to occasionally lift to 50 pounds
Potential for occasional travel, up to 10%
Compensation: $100k-$140k annually

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the Company.

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