Toro - Shakopee, MN
posted 2 months ago
Full-time
Onsite - Shakopee, MN
Machinery Manufacturing
About the position
The Toro Company is seeking an Operations Leader to oversee the manufacturing area at its Shakopee plant, ensuring the production of high-quality component parts in a timely and cost-effective manner. This role involves developing strategic plans aligned with corporate values, managing resources efficiently, and maintaining compliance with regulations while fostering strong employee and customer relations.
Responsibilities
- Assures component parts are manufactured per the Master Schedule and produced cost-effectively.
- Creates an environment that values employees and serves customers while providing fair returns to owners.
- Maintains excellent housekeeping, productivity, and work habits.
- Ensures timely production of service parts for superior customer service.
- Manages operator preventive maintenance needs of the facility.
- Collaborates with other areas of the plant and company to optimize resources.
- Controls work-in-progress (W.I.P.) inventory efficiently.
- Ensures full utilization of capital equipment and maintains proper operator preventive maintenance schedules.
- Communicates company, divisional, and facility objectives effectively through meetings.
- Recommends and implements changes to improve quality, cost, product availability, and employee relations.
- Leads the application of Lean Manufacturing principles in the workplace.
- Administers the labor agreement in conjunction with Human Resources.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical or industrial engineering or equivalent technical/professional training.
- A minimum of 7 years' experience in various manufacturing disciplines for Operation Leader I; 10+ years for Operation Leader II.
- 4 years of management (staff) leadership experience for Operation Leader I; 7+ years for Operation Leader II.
- Strong employee/customer relations skills.
- Basic understanding of materials, engineering, human resources, quality, and accounting for Operation Leader I; expert understanding for Operation Leader II.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a unionized environment.
- Exemplary coaching ability.
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace
