Automated Manufacturing Manager - Innotec Corporation : Job Details

Job Type Full-timeDescriptionInnotec is not your typical manufacturing company. We're high growth, unique, fully automated and based in West Michigan. We make really cool products for a variety of industries including: automotive, furniture, heavy vehicles, and appliance industries. We are selectively seeking a Cell Leader with expertise in leading and growing technical teams in a lean manufacturing environment. Successful candidates will have a desire to work in a fast paced environment based on trust and integrity and an interest in a hands-on approach to business. Interested applicants should have a passion for manufacturing and innovation as well as a desire for a broad scope of daily responsibilities. Innotec offers competitive compensation and benefits including profit sharing, ESOP, 401k investment, generous paid leave, tuition reimbursement, robust training and development, and lots of cool technology. As an Automated Manufacturing Manager you are responsible for your team, where it is heading, how it performs, and its results.Responsibilities include: Quality, safety, delivery, and profitability of your Products and Processes Prioritize and drive continuous improvement projects in your area (operationally and financially) Ensure the systems that are put in place are followed by your team Set the strategic vision (operational and financial) for your area and the plans to achieve that vision Coach and grow your teamRequirementsIn addition to these responsibilities, we are looking for someone with the following characteristics:Characteristics:

• Experience with building a team with a purpose and perpetual drive towards learning.
• Ability to plan out what long term success looks like for their team
• Uses key measures in decision-making process and for team feedback
• Strong communication skills in team and one-on-one settings
• Understands philosophy and tools of LEAN
• Proven results towards continuous improvements and a consistent progression in roles and responsibilities
• Familiarity with many different aspects of the manufacturing process, i.e. launch, quoting, price negotiation, etc...
• Ability to lead through influence in nontraditional organizational team-based atmosphere
• Experience in tooling and a strong understanding of materials and their properties-The ability to work closely with the tooling design to influence the design for single digit cycle times
• Work to develop and manage tooling modifications to positively impact machine utilization, efficiency and quality
• Ability and willingness to work up to 70% of time on the floor to help determine and correct issues, improve processes, and create or maintain successful programs

We're also looking for the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferred) or business
• 5+ years of experience preferably in manufacturing
• Must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder

Innotec is an equal opportunity employerInnotec extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual's race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.AssistanceInnotec is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at [email protected] . Innotec will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.Understanding your right to workAt Innotec, we use E-verify to confirm you're authorized to work in the U.S.E-Verify - English & Spanish Right to Work - English Right to Work - Spanish Only selected applicants will be contacted.