Area Manager, Management Operations Management

## Area Manager Apply:
Taylor, TX:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R-000336#
** Win at Wilsonart
** At Wilsonart, we don’t just make surfaces—we build careers. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger: a company driven by innovation, grounded in values, and powered by people who care.

You’ll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. You’ll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And you’ll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life.

Here, you’ll win with:

Support that keeps you well
* Medical, dental, and life insurance
* Company-paid short- and long-term disability
* FSAs and dependent care options
* Vision and legal benefits
* Gym discounts and wellness clinics
* Tuition reimbursement—for you and your dependents

Opportunities to grow
* Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility
* Training, coaching, and mentorship
* Development programs to support your goals

Time for what matters
* Paid vacation and holidays in your first year
* A culture that respects work-life balance
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* Job Description:

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* JOB SUMMARY:

** The Area Manager – Production is responsible for leading all manufacturing operations across the facility, including Casting and Fabrication. This role provides both strategic and day-to-day leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of production reliability.

As a key member of the Operations Leadership Team, this position drives performance in safety, quality, delivery and cost. The Area Manager leads supervisors and frontline teams while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.  
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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

**** Operational Leadership
*** Lead all production departments to achieve plant and business unit goals
* Establish and drive performance metrics across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and equipment reliability
* Oversee daily operations using data, KPIs, and visual management systems
* Coordinate priorities and resources across departments to optimize plant-wide performance
* Serve as the primary point of contact for production operations
** Reliability
* ** Drive equipment uptime, reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
* Partner with EHS to ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and safety regulations
* Evaluate equipment performance and support capital improvement and replacement initiatives
* Conduct feasibility and cost-benefit analyses for new equipment, upgrades, and modifications
* Manage budgets, forecasts, and capital expenditures
** Continuous Improvement & Strategy
*** Lead continuous improvement by implementing Wilsonart Operating System, utilizing 5S, Lean, Six Sigma, and 80/20 principles
* Drive process improvements across production functions
* Partner with technical teams to develop and improve SOPs and operational standards
* Support automation and modernization initiatives
** Safety, Quality & Compliance
*** Champion a strong safety culture across production teams
* Ensure compliance with OSHA standards, ISO requirements, and internal policies
* Lead safety training, audits, and monthly safety meetings
* Ensure adherence to quality systems and continuous improvement of product consistency
** Financial & Business Performance
*** Own and manage operational cost drivers
* Develop and execute cost reduction initiatives across labor, materials, and spend
* Align operational decisions with business strategy and financial objectives
* Monitor departmental budgets and ensure efficient resource utilization
** People Leadership & Development
*** Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors, leads and frontline teams
* Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous…