Production Manager - Fortive Corporation

Specialty Products is seeking an experienced manufacturing professional to lead the operations of one of our diverse product lines. This position is a second level manager with direct reports that include production Supervisors, Mfg Engineers and Assemblers. From metal fabrication and injection molding to light assembly, our vertically integrated high-mix facility offers a wide variety of operational challenges and experiences which can grow a career.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:



· Own the day to day operations of value stream including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity and Inventory.



· Work with marketing managers, sales managers, and customer support to produce business forecast by product family on a monthly basis.



· Drive continuous improvement in Quality, On-Time Delivery, Productivity and Inventory by teaching and applying the lean tools in the Fortive Business System (FBS).



· Operate within approved budget boundaries.



· Develop Associates to meet the future needs of the business.



· Engage Associates to maintain positive relationships and continuous improvement in the work environment.



· Lead the production start-up phase for new product introductions.



· Communicate with Finance regarding actual performance versus budget.



· Maintain a clean and safe work environment that is in compliance with all OSHA(US), and EPA (US) any related country specific environmental regulations and guidelines







TECHNICAL SKILLS / TOOLS:



· Demonstrated ability to drive and sustain significant operational improvement and service levels.



· Ability to articulate clear vision and convey a sense of urgency.



· Ability and experience interfacing at all levels of the organization and functions - quality, finance, sales, engineering, materials.



· Extensive experience utilizing lean tools to achieve sustained improvements.



· Ability and willingness to lead and work in a matrix organization with direct and indirect reporting relationships.



· Technical aptitude.


· Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Engineering major a plus.



· 6-10 years of overall manufacturing experience with at least 5 years of management.



· Lean Manufacturing training and experience






Fortive Corporation Overview



Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.




We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.




We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.




At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.




At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.




At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.




Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.




Ready to move your career forward? Find out more at careers.fortive.com (https://stgfortive.taleo.net/enterprise/careers.fortive.com) .


The position is with Specialty Product Technologies (SPT). Specialty Product Technologies (SPT) has grown to be a global leader as a core technology company comprised of several strong product lines. SPT designs, manufactures, and markets innovative products, services, and technologies to deliver manufacturing/operational efficiencies, cost-effective solutions, and high-quality products demanded by today’s industrial automation marketplace.



Every SPT product line has earned a “best in class” reputation and has been built on a solid foundation of achievement over a long period of time with proven reliability in the most rigorous and demanding applications. Each product line is considered essential components in the markets and applications they serve.



Founded in 1901 as the Veeder Manufacturing Company, the company joined the Danaher portfolio in 1986 and has continued to grow. Today, SPT is part of the Fortive Corporation. The SPT product lines encompass the solid brands of Eagle Signal, Joslyn Clark, Namco Controls, Superior Electric, Thomson Nyliner, and Veeder-Root. SPT product lines can be found in a wide variety of applications and industries.


We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer


Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should ask to speak with a Human Resources representative to request an accommodation.