Manufacturing Leader

Responsibilities:Collaborate daily with the Manufacturing Manager to ensure leadership decisions and actions support organizational goals.Communicate regularly with employees to ensure understanding and execution of departmental priorities related to safety, productivity, quality, and delivery timelines.Make independent operational decisions and escalate to higher management when required.Use production schedules to prioritize equipment and departmental resources to meet customer delivery commitments.Oversee payroll-related activities, including tracking vacation time, holidays, and overtime for hourly employees.Coordinate with other manufacturing leaders to ensure critical departments and equipment are adequately staffed.Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing safety policies, identifying hazards, and correcting issues or reporting them to Maintenance, Engineering, or management.Set and monitor performance expectations, address areas for improvement, and drive continuous performance enhancement.Lead by example by upholding company values, ethics, and integrity.Manage all aspects of employee supervision, including hiring, work assignment, performance evaluation, recognition, disciplinary action, conflict resolution, and leadership development.Required Qualifications/Experience:High school diploma or equivalent required.A minimum of two years of relevant technical education or three years of related on-the-job training.At least four years of recent experience supervising manufacturing operations.Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.Proven knowledge of manufacturing systems, quality standards, industrial engineering principles, and tooling processes.Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage manufacturing production programs effectively.Capable of supervising personnel in ways that promote efficiency, teamwork, and high employee morale.Proficient in using general office equipment and manufacturing related computer applications.Salary: $74K-$112KAjulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements.