Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.
We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!
Job Description
You will report to the Vice President of Manufacturing, the Plant Director, Twinsburg sets the strategic direction and leading manufacturing operations within our Twinsburg, Ohio facility. You will improve and update core strategies/goals of manufacturing operations, including:
- Increase manufacturing processes and culture through ROX – Rockwell Operating Excellence program
- Deliver and improve manufacturing execution through adherence to standard processes provided by other support responsibilities.
- Continue to improve the Connected Enterprise and Connected Supply Chain
- Implement a workforce strategy, including creating a culture where all employees can develop the skills needed to be successful, and especially the development of important future leadership.
The Plant Director will pursue the position's accountabilities with execution. This pursuit aims to achieve world-class, and flexible manufacturing performance. Such performance supports our strategy in two ways: by enhancing customer satisfaction and optimizing operational costs. Additionally, you will guide an inclusive work environment and be a leader in developing future globally diverse talent at all levels of the organization.
Your Responsibilities:- In partnership with the VP Manufacturing and other senior leaders, develop our annual operational plans, while achieving progress towards long-range plans. Work with the other ISC functions to achieve a collaborative approach to realizing the common goal.
- Lead a team of direct reports, to maximize operational performance with focus on safety, quality, cost, service, inventory, and employee engagement. Also, collaborate with dotted line partners in Finance and Human Resources.
- Build relationships across the matrix organization.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement with Rockwell Automation's ROX team. This ensures that, as we grow, manufacturing capabilities exceed all industry and customer requirements for safety, cost, quality, and responsiveness.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
- A minimum of 12 years of management experience leading a mix of both manufacturing operations and supply chain.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain or engineering. Master's degree/MBA a plus.
- Supply chain experience with some depth in planning, scheduling, inventory management, logistics or strategic sourcing.
- Experience with manufacturing industrial/technical products, with a preference for individuals with experience manufacturing electromechanical products.
- Experience developing global supply chain and operations strategies.
- A record of recognizing and developing top talent and future leaders, mentoring, and building teams.
- A, demonstrated history of driving positive change by influencing, convincing and persuading others up our organization, laterally and below.
- Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401k
- Paid Time off
- Parental and Caregiver Leave
- Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
- To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.
At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.
This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave was expanded and a paid caregiver leave was added, indicating clear support for family needs. These policies are complemented by flexibility signals and dedicated paid volunteer time.
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