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Dakota Molding, Inc. is an employee-owned organization committed to on-the-job training, as well as offering full-time employees great benefits including:

• Health, Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Competitive pay
• Paid holidays
• PTO accrual

To see a full list of our benefits, view our  Careers page.Position Description:

The Manufacturing Leader is responsible for manufacturing products by supervising staff, organizing and monitoring work flow. This role will be accountable for accomplishing manufacturing results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.

This position will oversee and manage all aspects of the plant to ensure the organization’s operations strategies are effectively executed. He/she must be able to leverage their superior technical skill set – specifically driving key initiatives that will help Dakota Molding, Inc. grow.

Position Responsibilities:

Leadership:

• Creates a culture of collaboration, teamwork, accountability and innovation through productive and effective relationships that foster a success-oriented environment while demonstrating a high level of integrity and professionalism. This position will lead groups of 20 or more employees.

Operations Execution:

• Accomplishes manufacturing results-sustainable and profitable performance.
• Maintains work flow by monitoring steps of the manufacturing process.
• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.

Production Training and Delivery:

• Instructs new operators and operators/setup in the proper operation of machines and equipment, ensuring that the machinery will continue to function safely and properly within its limits
• Map out training plans, design and develop training programs

Talent:

• Attracts, develops, mentors and retains high-performance talent through performance management programs by optimizing their impact, success and personal development.
• Establishes performance standards, monitors employee performance and focuses attention to areas of opportunity to maximize performance.
• Responsibilities include hiring, planning, assigning, and direct work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and assuring problems are resolved; developing leadership in all.

Continuous Improvement/Lean Methodology:

• Drives improvement in all operational unites through use of continuous improvement and lean methods and tools; sustains improvements made and demonstrates on-going improved performance levels.

Safety:

• Advances safe work practices and environment.

Accountability:

• Collaborates with key members of the management to establish and execute the organizational strategic plan by setting outcomes, tracking progress and attaining goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business or Manufacturing/Technology is required.
• 5+ years’ experience in leadership or supervision of production employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong planning, organizational and change management skills and conflict management abilities.
• Strong working knowledge of production processes and systems (including ERP). Strong working knowledge of the materials, methods and practices used in production operations.
• Must have a collaborative working style that thrives in a cross functional team and matrixed environment.
• Strong inter-personal communications kills; can effectively convey ideas, methods, instructions. Effective oral and written communication skills. Professional communication and demeanor. Ability to present ideas, concepts, issues, concerns, and questions in a well thought out, positive and professional manner to employees.
• Must be skilled at inspiring others. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop talent. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and lead teams.
• A track record of high achievement, exceeding goals and driving results.
• Advanced proficiency in business systems (NetSuite preferred) and MS Office Suite.

To apply please send your resume to HR at Dakota Molding.