Department Manager

Manufacturing Solutions, Inc (MSI) a progressive and fast growing LEAN manufacturing company in the Lamoille County Region of Vermont, is looking for 2 Department Managers to be responsible for the efficient production process resulting in on-time delivery of quality product.

Daily duties include managing production staff, providing summary data, creating and analyzing productivity and labor graphs, overtime reports, department budget goals, making changes as needed to meet metrics and being responsible for the safety of all members of the department.  The Department Manager will lead the profit and loss review and planning (PDCA) for cost control, staff scheduling and time management, participate in hiring, evaluations, coaching, and staff development plans, make improvement or repair requests to the process team, effectively identify the need for a PDCA, assemble appropriate team for PDCA, and lead, drive and participate in the PDCA process.

Required skills include being results oriented, self-motivated, have strong problem solving skills with an attention to detail, dependability, and quality oriented.  

Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing and all aspects of 5S are a requirement.  Must be able to manage time, plans, projects and people effectively; be team oriented; have strong oral and written communication skills; excellent computer skills (to include Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and proven leadership ability.

Our company offers a full range of benefits including:

• 401k (with employer match)
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Employer funded Health Savings Account
• Quarterly Bonus Program

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.