The QualiFind Group is actively searching for an experienced manufacturing operations professional for the role of Site Manager at our client’s manufacturing operations in Bristol, Connecticut.

He / she will be accountable for the hands-on operational management of a small 35-employee facility. Qualified candidates for this role will have prior hands-on experience in manufacturing operations that evolved through various functional roles such as engineering, supply chain, lean implementation, operations or other areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for Plant safety procedures.
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions.
• Inspect equipment and schedule maintenance.
• Develop strategies for increased productivity.
• Prepare management reporting as required.
• Ensure a healthy and safe working environment, and compliance with federal and state regulations, through collaboration with environmental, health, and safety staff.
• Assist with long-range operating goals, expansion efforts, and implementation of new and advanced technology.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry codes of practice, legislation and occupational health and safety standards.
• Maintain detailed and comprehensive documentation of all manufacturing activities
• Supervises equipment purchase, maintenance, and layout.
• Responsible for the overall smooth operation of the Bristol site, including the plant and offices
• Develop teamwork and collaboration that improves culture, drives business results with people leadership and development.
• Ability to develop strategic plans and implement actions for the site.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills.
• Thorough understanding of the policies and practices used in the manufacturing division.
• Ability to set long-term goals and communicate them to others.
• Ability to motivate and organize multiple efforts to accomplish goals.

QUALIFICATIONS /REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and principles, as well as experience with manufacturing-related technologies and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are also important, as is the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Lean/Continuous Improvement certifications highly desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of the policies and practices used in the manufacturing division.
• Ability to set long-term goals and communicate them to others.
• Ability to motivate and organize multiple efforts to accomplish goals.