Manufacturing
Site and PU manager
At Niagara Cutter, a subsidiary of Seco Tools (member of Sandvik Group) great customer experience, operational excellence and digitalization are critical attributes in achieving our mission to become and stay ‘best in class unit’ for solid round tools production. To inspire and lead the production unit and our professional people, we’re looking for an openminded business- and people-growth oriented leader.
Since the position includes the legal responsibility for the site, being able to represent the company in a good way is a must.
What You’ll Be Doing (and Why You’ll Love It)
You are responsible for the round tools production unit (PU) in Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania USA. Based on the global round tools strategy and always with our customers in focus, you ensure the timely delivery of world class products, produced in the most cost effective and sustainable way. You lead and develop the production unit with approximately 100 professionals, eager to be the best in class and a role model in lean, automated and digital processes. You stimulate your team to continuously improve the safety, health, environmental and collaborative aspects in order to develop the location as a great place to work, where diversity and inclusion is seen as one of the key factors for success.
You are working closely under the hiring manager, Daniel Eriksson together in the global round tools management team, covering a variety of functions and engaged to improve profitability and SECO Tools market share. You are reporting to the global director of round tools production. Regular international travel is part of the job.
Since the overall responsibility for the site is included in the role, you are driving the collaboration between various functions in the site and ensure that all legal and compliance regulations from the government and Sandvik Group are covered.
What You Bring (and Why You’re the Perfect Fit)
We are looking for a result-oriented ambitious improver with a solid manufacturing background and experience in leading people and change.
We value your ability to understand the customer’s needs and the potential of technology, know-how and culture to meet and exceed those expectations.
Knowledge of production methods, skills in Lean Manufacturing and a relevant degree within Production or Engineering is expected.
Because you will be working in an international environment you also need to have a good understanding of cultural differences and excellent communication skills. Knowledge and experience in cemented carbide, metalworking industry and cutting tools is an advantage.
Benefits & Compensation:
Seco Tools offers a highly competitive base salary and generous benefit package. Our benefits include life, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, and holiday, and an extremely strong 401(k) retirement savings plan. We are passionate about taking care of our people and the community around us, which is why we provide financial incentives for staying healthy and paid volunteer days to get employees to volunteer within their community.
Seco Tools, a subsidy of Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at hrsolutions.us@sandvik.com. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.
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