Position Details
Location: 1 Gordon Mills Way, St Johnsbury, VT 05819, USA. Full-time, on-site (Friday – Sunday; 6PM-6AM). Starting Rate: $89,700. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Responsibilities
* Ensure safety, environmental & regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, local regulations); conduct safety investigations, maintain JSAs, lead audits, manage corrective actions using Intelex.
* Drive quality and continuous improvement: enforce QMS standards, maintain manufacturing SOPs/WIs, lead or support customer complaint investigations (CCIs), ensure products meet quality specifications.
* Lead production operations: understand end-to-end manufacturing processes, guide employees to follow standard work, oversee daily workload, ensure labor and materials support production schedules.
* Plan, monitor & optimize performance: identify capacity & manpower risks, communicate schedule changes with Production Planning, monitor SAP inventory transactions, ensure accurate cycle counts.
* Manage KPIs & cost metrics: communicate site goals, OPEX Pyramid objectives, cost center KPIs; monitor absorption, OEE, overtime, and labor performance while holding teams accountable.
* Support on-time delivery & cross-functional collaboration: partner with Planning, Shipping, and Quality teams to maintain OTD and provide timely production performance data.
* Lead, develop & engage employees: uphold company values & leadership principles, manage employee relations with HR, conduct performance reviews, support training, cross‑training & development initiatives.
* Maintain operational excellence & administration: support Lean initiatives (Kaizen, LSS Yellow Belt), sustain 5S standards, manage timekeeping & payroll approvals in Dayforce, ensure availability of PPE, tools & supplies.
Qualifications
* High School diploma with 3‑5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Demonstrated ability to lead a team of 25+ employees.
* Proficient in Microsoft Suite; ERP experience (SAP a plus).
* Experience with Lean Six Sigma tools; Yellow Belt certification provided.
* Strong analytical, problem‑solving, organizational, and time‑management skills.
* Proven leadership skills, including conflict management, coaching, and team accountability.
Benefits
* Medical insurance with HSA, vision & dental insurance, PTO.
* 401(k) plan with company match; company‑paid basic life and AD&D insurance; STD and LTD.
* Employee assistance program.
* Wellness, clothing allowance, computer loan, tuition reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Weidmann we are committed to equal opportunities and growth for all talents. We are convinced that a diverse and inclusive work environment increases mutual understanding and innovation of our business.
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