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GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

Provide general management and strategic leadership for all aspects of manufacturing operations at Plant 2 in Red Wing, MN to drive achievement of business objectives and continuous improvement of people and processes. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop and implement goals and action plans assuring alignment within US manufacturing, Supply Chain and other business partners to achieve business objectives: safety, quality, cost, delivery and people.

2. Drive continuous improvement of systems/processes and people through implementation of LEAN methods as well as effective assessment of capabilities, development of strategies/action plans including change management and maximization of internal/external resources.

3. Insure compliance with all company and regulatory policies and procedures. (e.g., safety, quality, finance, human resources, legal).

4. Deliver manufacturing requirements to ensure on time, on brief, on cost, on quality production of new and improved footwear products.

5. Drive employee engagement, effective communications and positive employee/labor relations.

6. Insure effective collaboration within Plant 2, other manufacturing locations, product creation and other business functions.

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

8. Ensure effective plant engagement in research and development of new/improved processes and machinery.

9. Partner with product creation, global sourcing and other key stakeholders to determine and execute US Sourcing strategy.

10. Ensure effectiveness of the staff through communications; salary administration; coaching/counseling; monitoring and appraising job results; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing policies and procedures; selection, training and development; and maintaining a safe, secure and legally compliant work environment.

     

    OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Role model and uphold Red Wing Shoe Company’s core values and policies.

• Continuously develop leadership, technical and business skills.

• Represent Red Wing Shoe Company within the community. 

• Complete other duties as assigned from time to time by your manager.

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

• Demonstrated success managing change

• Business Savvy

• Computer and systems proficiency

• Drive for Results

• Exceptional Team Building and Collaboration skills

• Excellent Analytical and Innovative Skills

• Working knowledge of TPS (Toyota Production Systems)

• Influencing and Negotiation Skills

• Strong Written & Verbal Communication Skills

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

Applications will be kept on file for six months.

We may not currently have open positions but will review your application for future opportunities. You will be contacted for an interview if your background matches any open production operator position.

You will be contacted for an interview if your background qualifications are determined to be the best fit for an open production operator position.

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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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

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)