Manufacturing Controller

Manufacturing Controller

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Location : Chicago, IL

Duration : 9+ months

Pay : $30.00 - $40.00 / hour (depending on experience)

Overview

Will lead the production operations in the plant and deliver key performance targets (SQCDSM) in safety, quality, productivity, volumes, cost, sustainability, organizational morale. Will ensure our manufacturing strategy is implemented and is fully effective and you will strive to build a high performing organization. The Business Unit Controller is responsible for providing financial and strategic support for the supply chain in an end-to-end process, always seeking to deliver the best conversion cost of the network, guaranteeing compliance with internal control policies and regulatory procedures.

Responsibilities

Manages change / transformation change / transformation amongst the operating teams in the implementation of IL6S-Integrated Lean 6 sigma phase journey, FoF-Factory of Future Line centric organization & roles (AM-Autonomous Maintenance, PM-Progressive Maintenance and an integrated 6-star model within operating Line teams) to progress into self-sufficient teams. Role models values and principles through effective coaching, mentoring and development of the team.

Support the manufacturing annual operational plans and targets to meet safety, quality, cost, delivery, sustainability, engagement goals in line with the site compelling business need. Coach line leaders, cascade & communicate the plans and targets to employees to ensure alignment and understanding around priorities, focus and KPIs.

Lead and be accountable to establish a strong governance to review, control operational performance and continuous improvement plan and embed a zero-loss mindset to constantly improve and deliver against best in class both internally and externally. Drive the operating team to identify and manage improvements to technology, culture, capability and operating systems to deliver the best practice and reliable operation.

Support all manufacturing standards, governance, compliance requirements (e.g. corporate quality, food safety & GMP, health, safety, security, environment, sustainability, code of conduct, policies & principles, operational standards, local legal requirements, internal audit norms, & other procedures updated from time to time) are in place, understood by all, and is regularly reviewed and monitored for effective implementation.

Lead and be accountable for talent, capabilities & engagement for the manufacturing team - identify and implement critical levels to attract, retain & develop critical talent and builds capability at all levels, technical and behavioral, to build a sustainable workforce profile for the future. Partner effectively with all multi-functional peers internally & externally (outside the plant) to achieve objectives, goals and KPIs.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma required. Bachelor's degree highly preferred.

Strong operational & manufacturing leadership experience in CPG industry.

Experience in TPM-Total productive maintenance, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools and concepts.

Excellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment.

Demonstrated abilities in analytics, problem solving and team building.

A good fit would be an engineer with a strong financial & business acumen, project management skills and knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing.

Additional Information

Onsite / Monday Friday / 8 : 30am 4 : 30pm

Important information : This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Please contact Taryn Carbone (taryn.carbone@kellyengineering.com) for immediate consideration.