SITE MANAGER - Rubber Manufacturing Plant
Elkhart, IN 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
- Identify & execute CI initiatives using Lean tools (Kaizen, Gemba, 5S, root cause analysis)
- 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
- 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:
- Lean Six Sigma certification preferred
- 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.
