Director of Manufacturing

Responsibilities: 

• The management of the Direct Labor force supporting the delivery of customer projects at the facility in Tracy California
• Collaborate with VBCs Design Construction and Manufacturing Standards functions on developing and implementing comprehensive manufacturing policies and procedures.
• Implementing Lean methodology (maximize productivity minimize waste ensure quality and reduce operation costs) and create a culture and process for continuous improvement
• Develop projectspecific manufacturing plans that support the businesss targets (e.g. budget design requirements)Develop labor model and establish takt times for each station to balance the line and ensure smooth operations and output
• Track performance against company wide KPIs and measure plantspecific KPIs to drive operational efficiency (safety quality delivery and cost)
• Oversee assembly line station requirements and ensure they are fully equipped from a manpower equipment and methodology perspective.
• Work closely with Quality teams on ensuring the minimum quality standards are communicated to and implemented by the production teams.
• Develop and maintain production schedules and ensure are updated and communicated consistently within the organization.
• Create and reinforce a culture of teamwork and actively resolves conflicts within the team
• Work closely with the Production Supervisors to ensure they are appropriately staffed effectively trained and are coordinated on all productionrelated matters including material consumption work instructions safety and manufacturing standards.
• Work with the VP of Manufacturing on ensuring monthly revenue targets are planned for monitored and tracked.
• Work with Purchasing and Material teams to measure and minimize damage waste and s
• Work with the Purchasing and Material Handling teams on ensuring min level of materials are maintained at all times.
• Work with the HR team on ensuring production teams are fully staffed at all times.
• Always seek opportunities to reduce cost and increase productivity across all assembly line stations.
• Ensure all employees follow industry standard health and safety guidelines
• Provide motivation support and guidance to all employees
• Maintain consistent reporting rhythm with corporate as agreed to.
• Work with the Product Development and Manufacturing Compliance teams on ensuring appropriate means and methods are followed on all VBC standards and new product installations.
• Ensure any required training programs are provided to the Manufacturing teams where needed.
• Work with Production Supervises on creating schedules for employees to ensure optimum staffing levels
• Establish a longterm trainthetrainer program
• Maintaining all production related documentation
• Ensure final product(s) meets quality standards and customer specifications

Qualifications :

• A minimum of 10 years of manufacturing management experience with 5 years leading supervisors leads and direct labor preferably in the modular construction industry.
• Experience with construction building systems and/or building materials to understand design intent and collaborate with Design and Building Systems teams A selfstarter you can execute your goals with minimal direction
• Resourceful you can operate in an entrepreneurial environment and take the initiative to get things done
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Outlook PowerPoint Word and Excel required
• Experience overseeing a highly automated production facility
• Proven track record of successfully training employees in productivity and safety
• Working knowledge of Health Safety and Environmental regulations in California
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent coaching and mentorship skills
• English speaking required Spanish speaking a plus

Additional Information :

The Salary Range for this position is $198000 $224000 annual base salary annual performance bonus. We also off the following benefits: 

• Highly competitive pay benefits program and flexible timeoff programs 
• 401(k) program with employer matching 
• Employee referral programs with charitable donations 
• Day of Giving program to volunteer at community charities 

VBC is an equal opportunity employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime