Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

Provide general management and strategic leadership for all aspects of manufacturing operations within a Value Stream to drive achievement of business objectives and continuous improvement of people and processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Develop and implement manufacturing goals and action plans assuring alignment within other VSM’s and business partners to achieve business objectives: safety, quality, cost, productivity, delivery and people.

· Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing system/process resources through effective assessment of capabilities and maximization of resources to improve current processes and procure externally where appropriate to achieve objectives.

· Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing team through effective assessment of capabilities, development of internal resources and leveraging external sourcing where needed to achieve objectives.

· Ensure compliance with all company and regulatory policies and procedures. (e.g., safety, quality, finance, human resources).

· Ensure on time, on brief, on cost and on quality production of new and improved footwear products.

· Insure effective collaboration with other manufacturing locations, product creation, manufacturing process integration, and other business functions.

· Achieve financial cost savings objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.

· Ensure effective manufacturing engagement in research and development of new/improved processes and machinery.

· Train, develop, and manage salaried leaders.

· Drive employee engagement; effective communications and positive employee/labor relations; ensure effectiveness of the staff through communications; salary administration; coaching/counseling; monitoring and appraising job results; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies and procedures; selection, training and development; and maintaining a safe, secure and legal work environment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university and seven to ten years related experience/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

· Excellent Leadership and Motivational Skills

· Business Savvy

· Computer and systems proficiency

· Drive for Results

· Exceptional Team Building and Collaboration skills

· Excellent Analytical and Innovative Skills

· Influencing and Negotiation Skills

· Strong Written & Verbal Communication Skills

· Working knowledge of LEAN manufacturing

· Knowledge of the Footwear Industry and related Manufacturing processes strongly preferred

Additional Information

Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in completing an application may contact rwsc.recruitment@redwingshoes.com or call 651-388-8211.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check and physical exam which includes a drug screen.

Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)