Production Unit Manager

Walter USA in Cleveland, OH is looking for a Production Unit Manager

Walter USA, LLC is a leader in offering an ever-expanding product line of high-end quality end mills and other cutting tools such as new countersinks, drills, thread mills and other high performance specialty tools. We are a growing producer of cutting tools used in metalworking for end mills and drills.

- Continually improve safety record by addressing both physical safety issues & employee safety behaviors

- Responsible to ensure that operations are performed in accordance with Walter Code of Conduct and legal standards

- Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility supports Walter strategic initiatives

- Ensure that the manufacturing processes are in line with Walter group standards and directives

- Secure and implement plans to achieve supply goals such as: production volumes, cost productivity, personnel productivity, lead-times, rejections, quality and continuous improvements.

- Initiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital

- Manage spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume

- Plan and develop strategic supply capabilities in terms of facilities, equipment, and staffing

- Develop and maintain a highly motivated team with good flexibility

- Ensure that the leaders and managers act in accordance with the Walter Leadership Model

Your Profile

- Relevant University Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Production or Industrial Engineering and/or equivalent combination of education and experience

- Minimum 5 years of experience in senior operations management in any leading cutting tools, automobile or light engineering Industry in the field of manufacturing in a multinational environment

- Preferably can show a background with a clear Lean Manufacturing profile, including experience setting up and maintaining lean processes, follow up of issues, customer support and with experience from a global environment and matrix organization

- Strong knowledge and experience in industry and application

- High level of business acumen, business relations and project management

- Being able to work organized and independently

- Ability to speak and write English is a must

- Excellent communication and negotiation skills

- Ability to promote teams in advancing processes in production, talent to build a climate that supports excellent performance

- Experienced in leading people in new directions and challenging environments

- Knowledge in leading and implementing change projects that have important impact on work and organization

Walter USA, LLC. offers a highly competitive performance-based compensation program and generous benefit package that includes life, health, and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Salary range $140,000 to $160,000.

How to Apply

For immediate consideration, please visit www.walter-tools.com and apply to the Production Unit Manager position, Job Req. ID# R0086417.