Lamination Plant Manager - Winnebago : Job Details

Winnebago Industries is a leading manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle products under the iconic Winnebago, Grand Design, Chris-Craft, Newmar, and Barletta Boats brands. Our 6,300+ team members across Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota, and Florida deliver on our vision to be the trusted leader in outdoor lifestyle solutions by providing unmatched innovation, quality, and service in the industries we engage.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to providing a safe and engaging environment where you can be passionate about the work you do and have opportunities to learn and grow. Winnebago is excited to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Winnebago Towableshas an immediate need for an experienced candidate to fill a Lamination Plant Manager position. This position will be based in Middlebury, Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Execute all plant operations in a manner that prioritizes employee safety and customer quality.
• Directly responsible for ensuring a safe work environment and takes immediate action when an unsafe situation occurs. Enforces compliance with all safety rules and regulations and takes prompt effective action concerning any potential safety hazard.
• Plan, organize and direct all daily operations with a mindset to deliver short- and long-term objectives.
• Select new employees to staff production line as appropriate.
• Supervises schedules, directs and maximizes the effectiveness of the assigned Group Leads.
• Evaluates work performance of assigned personnel on a continuing basis offering constructive criticism, training, or guidance as necessary.
• Provides training as necessary, answer questions, and/or resolves work-related problems of assigned personnel to keep production at the required level of quality and quantity.
• Takes prompt, positive action regarding personnel problems as they occur.
• Ensure material and equipment does not get damaged. When necessary, investigates cause of damage, and completes corrective action to prevent future incidents.
• Assures that production in the assigned area(s) is performed in accordance with approved blueprints, assembly schedules, bills of material, code requirements, or other approved sources; that quality standards are observed; and that idle time, scrap, absenteeism, and employee turnover are minimized.
• Keeps relevant personnel promptly informed of changes or new developments as they occur.
• Assures the adequacy of the supply of parts, materials, tools, and/or equipment for the assigned area(s).
• Continually evaluates all assigned work activities as a basis for changes or improvements to improve quality, increase production, and/or reduce cost.
• Participates in preparation of operating budgets for the assigned area(s) and conducts operations within budget or has valid reasons for significant variations.
• Assures that all production, storage, and/or work areas are maintained in a neat, clean, orderly condition to facilitate safety, efficiency, and employee morale.
• Prepares and submits accurate reports as needed.

Knowledge & skills

• Experience in RV or like manufacturing required
• Lamination, Routing and Welding experience preferred
• Strong operations background and knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Ideal candidate will be inspiring, innovative and process grounded, who understands how to be a leader in a consumer-centric manufacturing business with strong brands inside a public company environment
• Collaborative and has a desire to learn and grow from others within the organization
• Be a strategic and tactical leader
• Possess a solid process-oriented mindset with the flexibility to adjust as needed.
• An individual to be a natural leader with a solid business acumen who is comfortable demanding a high level of performance from themselves as well as their team.
• Drive actionable initiatives that impact the business by working cohesively with other departments
• Unwavering commitment to quality and continuous improvement
• Understand 5S and drive an organized and safe work environment

At Winnebago, we believe ALL people are leaders and hold each other accountable to high expectations.

Leadership Expectations:

• Connect with Purpose
  • Be inclusive; seek out different perspectives.
  • Focus on the Customer; put yourself in the customer's shoes.
  • Communicate Clearly; say what needs to be said and listen.
• Execute with Excellence
  • Explore Possibilities; ask, What if? and embrace new ideas.
  • Set Direction; prioritize, plan, and align; balance thinking and action.
  • Drive Results; get the right things done; work with a sense of urgency.
• Build the Future
  • Transform the Road Ahead; anticipate opportunities; seek new opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Navigate Change; be agile and flexible; take on new challenges.
  • Inspire Growth; help each other improve; commit to personal development.

If you are the right candidate for this position, as a Winnebago Team Member you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life Insurance, Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Holiday and Vacation Pay

Winnebago Towables is an Equal Opportunity Employer.