Manufacturing Manager at Crysteel Manufacturing Inc in Lake Crystal, Minnesota

Job Description:

TBEI is looking for a Manufacturing Manager at our Lake Crystal, MN location.

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Manager oversees daily production operations to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality manufacturing processes. This role focuses on achieving production targets, maintaining quality standards, optimizing resource utilization, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The Manufacturing Manager will lead and develop a team, ensuring alignment with company goals and regulatory compliance.  The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for driving continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Costs, Morale, and Environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Drive a safety-first culture and lead by example


• Ensure Customer satisfaction with products and delivery time based on production scheduling and demand needs.


• Monitor production metrics (efficiency, downtime, throughput, etc.) and implement corrective actions as needed.


• Ensure the effective use of resources, including labor, materials, and equipment.


• Lead, plan, and execute manufacturing and financial targets on a monthly and quarterly basis.


•  Provide direction, development, and leadership to production supervisors/leaders


• Ability to manage change and maintain credibility with all production employees


• Coordinate plant activities and value stream flow with departmental supervisors/leaders


• Create/develop budgets and work within them


• Lead daily Gemba walks and communicate daily departmental KPI results.


• Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize processes using Lean, Kaizen, or similar methodologies.


• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001 requirements.


• Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and manage training programs to enhance skillsets.


• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Supply Chain, and other departments.


• Champion sustainability initiatives by reducing energy consumption, minimizing waste, and promoting eco-friendly manufacturing practices.


• Ensure products meet quality standards.


• Ensure facility security before, during, and after production shift

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Manufacturing or Engineering, 5+ years managing and/or leading in a production environment.


• Experience managing 75+ production employees


• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.


• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.


• Strong knowledge of production processes, Lean manufacturing, and quality control systems


• Experience in a high volume, high variation manufacturing environment preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move around the manufacturing facility, including standing, walking, and climbing stairs.


• Capability to handle tools and equipment, perform inspections, and make adjustments as needed.


• Occasionally lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.


• Good vision to read blueprints, schematics, and perform detailed inspections.


• Ability to hear alarms, machinery sounds, and communicate effectively in a noisy environment.


• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats as required.


• Occasional travel may be required for supplier visits, training, or customer visits.

Truck Bodies & Equipment International (TBEI), a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, encompasses thirteen leading brands of dump bodies, end-dump trailers, landscape bodies, containers, roll-off systems, truck bodies, platforms, hoists, and truck and trailer equipment and accessories.  Check us out at www.tbei.com.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live.  Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers.  Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups:  Environment Solutions and Safety and Security Systems.  For more information on Federal Signal, visit:  www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law.  If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 507-726-4357.  All other applications must be submitted online.

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