We are seeking a motivated individual with a hands-on approach to lead the Fabrication business unit. This is a high-level Operations management position often involving complex work assignments of broad scope. Experience within a lean operation and driving lean initiatives from concept to reality is required. You will lead a team of Supervisors, Engineers, and Technicians who support the day-to-day operations to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost of the Classic and PRO series fabricated parts. The position will lead people, manage assets, and works with all departments to problem solve opportunities within the organization. Should possess the competencies of teamwork, action oriented, creativity, customer focus, technical skills, planning, priority setting, and problem solving. Other competencies directed toward supervisory/ management skills would include building effective teams, decision quality, developing direct reports, managing and measuring work and informing, and organizational agility.
Overview
Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances is a longstanding, family-owned company in the Madison area. Icons of design and paragons of performance and quality, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove are the refrigeration, cooking, and dishwashing specialists found in world’s most luxurious homes. We look for team members who are driven by innovation and excellence, striving to serve our customers by doing what is right—with integrity, teamwork, and accountability.
Growth and development are important aspects of this position.
This candidate must value and support a culture based on respect for people. We define success by ensuring team member safety as an absolute performance requirement and driving strategies that further deliver on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost key performance indicators.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead a team of 10-12 supervisors, engineers, technicians by identifying, prioritizing and executing initiatives in order to meet expected business goals.
- Collaborate with department functional leaders to assure they have the right capabilities and capacities to meet the fabrication goals set by the BU Leader and Site Leader.
- Identify waste in the operation, teach others to do the same and prioritize activity to maximize impact.
- Identify and prioritize drivers that are negatively affecting each area relative to performance metrics.
- Coordinate cross-functional resources to complete data analytics and determine root causes.
- Lead cross-functional resources to brainstorm solution options, determine the highest value-creating solution and implement solutions.
- Prioritize business needs and organize cross-functional resources to achieve site goals by completing initiatives that improve Safety, Quality and Delivery and Cost.
We value our employees by providing:
- Competitive compensation based on skills
- Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
- Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing
- Education assistance and internal training programs
- Electric vehicle charging
- Maternity & paternity leave
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This position requires a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration. All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.
Qualifications Education Preferred Bachelors or better. Experience Required Experience in discreet manufacturing environment Demonstrated ability to establish, measure and report out on and have ownership of Key Performance Indicators Courteous, professional, and positive Experience in an operations lead supervisor or engineer role (could be from any discipline such as Quality, Reliability, Test, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing) Effective leadership and supervision of mid-level managers Preferred Knowledge of lean operations and experience supporting or leading meaningful lean initiatives within a manufacturing environment Cross functional leadership Design of experiments Root cause analysis Strong computer and analytical ability Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Experience in leading teams in a fabrication or manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience with lean operations and driving lean initiatives
- Strong problem-solving and planning skills
- Ability to develop direct reports and manage performance
- Experience in data analytics to drive improvements
What We Do
The kitchen. It’s the gathering space, the soul of the home, where cooks exercise their creativity on responsive appliances, and guests savor the finer things of life. Sub-Zero founder Westye F. Bakke built his first freestanding freezer out of scrap metal in his basement, bending the coils bare-handed. In 1945, he launched Sub-Zero Freezer Company, introducing the first system for preserving food at ultra-low temperatures - literally sub-zero. The company would quickly establish a reputation for quality and innovation. With a desire to build the best, Sub-Zero has always set its sights higher. Our products are built in our own American facilities where we can control every step of the manufacturing process. The materials are premium grade, the technologies state of the art, and the craftsmanship of the highest caliber. Over the years, the legendary reliability of our appliances has given our customers the confidence to invest not merely in a kitchen that meets their needs, but one that fulfills their highest aspirations in both function and design, and brings them a lifetime of satisfaction.
