Manufacturing Manager - Lippert

Come join the LIPPERT team and become part of the industry-leading manufacturer of CURT USA-made custom towing and truck accessories.

LIPPERT is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing, and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries.  We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all our customers.

Manufacturing Manager - Fabrication

Our Manufacturing Managers drive positive culture through excellent team member relations.  They provide coaching and development to supervisors and team members across our 24/7 Fabrication department. As well as make employment decisions and resolve team member issues through problem resolution. 

Responsibilities

• Balance safety, quality, productivity, cost, and Team Member engagement to achieve positive results in all areas.
• Work to continuously improve in all areas.
• Manage departmental performance measures.  Determine root cause for metrics that aren't meeting goal and work collaboratively throughout the operation to develop and  implement corrective action plans.
• Provide leadership through recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and retention of team members.
• Responsible for transactional integrity.

Competencies

• Leadership.
• Performance Management.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Results Driven.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Time Management.
• Technical Capacity.
• Learning Orientation.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position manages supervisors across 4 shifts and provides overall leadership for all employees in the department. 

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. 

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position and is salaried exempt so your hours and work days will vary depending on workloads.  Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

1. Associate’s degree.
2. 3-5 years of leadership experience in a production environment

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Experience leading operation across multiple shifts.
3. 5-8 years of leadership experience in a production environment.
4. Previous quality management experience
5. Manufacturing/industry experience.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be able to pass EVerify.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are.  We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.  We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

1. A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Apply at careers.lippert.com!

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law.  This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters.  All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member.  Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members.  Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership.  Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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