Manufacturing Manager - Finishing and Receiving Dept.

Weir ESCO 

Portland, Oregon - Onsite 

Purpose of Role:, The manufacturing manager is an integral member of the leadership team. This role leads, coordinates, and oversees the overall operation and strategy of the Finishing Dept, and the Receiving group. They will lead safety, quality, productivity, equipment, training, production targets, cost, and culture. 

Why choose Weir: Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting. 

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor; make their own career and do the best work of their lives. 

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Actively engage in safety improvements while building on a robust a culture of safety while coaching and modeling safe behaviors, respect for our environment, and 6S behaviors.Leads and teaches process adherence and continuous improvement by strictly following the principles and guidance of ESCO Process Management. Creates a vision for the depts. using process management and other Lean tools to achieve the future state. Directs continuous improvement efforts through PDCA problem solving, 6S, Process Management and other lean tools. Initiate plans and processes that minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital. Ensure process management  is in place  allowing the finished product to ship correctly and on time meets the specified quality standards. Ensure Receiving department’s accuracy of inventories for stores, consignment and raw materials through inventory best practices and required inventory auditing programs.  Actively participates in development of team members through regular check in’s, development plans, training plans, and involving team in CI and Safety kaizen. 

Qualifications: 

College degree with at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production Leadership role is desired. Equivalent and related experience will be considered. Experience in Leading an industrial Production Team is desired. Foundry exposure is a plus. Proficiency in using data and related analytic tools to drive best practices.Proven ability to coach and lead a team through adversity.Relentless desire to improve and grow your team.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives. 

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page. 

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. 

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