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Job Description:

Oversees most or all elements of operations in a business unit, such as production coordination, materials management, manufacturing engineering, logistics/supply chain, etc. Resolves complex operational issues and provides improvements and alternatives for maximum quality outputs. Provides significant input to business strategy & decisions. Has accountability for product development and engineering. May lead large operations projects and will direct a team of professional staff and technicians/support staff. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of 5-8 years of relevant experience.

Scope and Function:

+ Focuses and drives the business to achieve production growth targets/goals to achieve On-Time- Delivery of 98%+.

+ Oversees production, engineering, and supply chain departments

+ Oversees strategic sourcing initiatives in support of manufacturing sourcing savings

+ Implements ITW Toolbox initiatives to improve key metrics

+ Develops and takes ownership of Strategic Sourcing and Toolbox annual targets.

+ Support the VPGM to achieve the P&L goals (top and bottom) for all the product portfolio

+ Supports development of long-term strategies for profitably growing the business

+ and improving market share in key markets working with VPGM, Marketing and Sales.

+ Supervises and develops staff by providing regular coaching and mentoring including the creation of career development plans in support of ITW Talent Management Initiatives.

+ Develops, implements, and monitors key performance metrics to drive accountability throughout the organization for meeting or exceeding key goals and objectives.

+ Understands and supports Employee and Labor Relations initiatives for Baxter.

+ Working parallel with Human Resources to negotiate and maintain the Collective Bargaining agreements.

+ Supports VPGM and senior staff with Annual and Long-range planning and budgets.

+ Oversee customer back innovation activities and planning to support organic growth and income improvement initiatives.

Skills/Abilities:

+ Leadership experience with proven track record of success

+ Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, events, projects, and experience with the Union represented workforces

+ Ability to create and implement strategic vision

+ Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

+ Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams with or without formal authority

+ Solid understanding of ITW 80/20 philosophy and experience with all aspects of the ITW Toolbox

+ Strong analytical and decision-making skills

+ Union and Collective Bargaining experience a plus

+ Self-starter who is committed to the job and seek empowerment and accountability and is

+ readily adaptable to changing market and organizational dynamics

+ Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

+ Manufacturing and On-site Office Environment

+ Ability Lifting up to 50 lbs.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

+ Bachelor’s degree or relevant field related to Business 5-10 Years related experience

+ Manufacturing environment a plus

+ Travel 25% of work schedule

Compensation Information:

Exempt Position: $150,000 - $160,000 + Annual Incentive Program