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JOB SUMMARY:

Bennington is the leading pontoon boat manufacturer and a wholly owned subsidiary of Polaris Industries, a Fortune 500 company. We pride ourselves on delivering a boating experience that’s second to none through our emphasis on innovation, design, product quality, and relentless focus on customer satisfaction. Our team members live that passion every day and have fueled our growth across 6 buildings in Elkhart, IN.

The Plant Manager is responsible for identifying and implementing manufacturers’ best practices to produce subsequent process improvements to maximize quality production. This role will oversee the daily manufacturing operations of the organization, which will include directing, managing, and coaching all aspects of production with overall accountability for safety, quality, cost, and production, while developing a self-sustaining team of direct reports that consistently produce quality products while maintaining all standards. This position requires a well-rounded professional with experience successfully overseeing all aspects of a fast-paced manufacturing organization and building positive relationships with other leaders while being a change agent throughout the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Overall accountability for safety, quality, productivity, and innovation

• Oversee work schedule to ensure coverage

• Collect and review data to reduce inefficiencies and waste

• Drive continuous improvement and waste reduction

• Work with engineering and materials team to drive waste reduction, optimize material flow, and improve manufacturing processes

• Manage production and production schedule

• Ability to work in a cross-functional team

• Engages as a business leader, demonstrating proficient business acumen

• Partners with other senior leaders to plan and execute long-range strategic priorities

• Ensures high quality of support and services to teams

• Drives a rigorous approach to organizational design, linking strategy and organization

• With other leaders, improve the employee’s experience and strengthen team performance

• Leads a team of direct reports and oversees their day-to-day objectives

• Establish goals and strategy and drive alignment throughout the organization to meet or exceed productivity, and financial targets

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Past experience in an assembly line production operation.

• Ability to communicate (verbal/written) professionally with all levels of the organization.

• Prior industry experience in automotive, aerospace or truck assembly.

• Knowledge and use of ERP systems.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow through on commitments.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel).

Other Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in related field or five years plant/general management experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Six Sigma Green or Black belt certified

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) definite plus.

PPE Requirements

• Safety glasses

• Gloves

• Ear protection

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled