Regional Manufacturing Manager

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

Job Title: Regional Manufacturing Manager

Location: Gorzów Wielkopolski

Overview
The Regional Manufacturing Manager is a key resource to lead the connection between the Global Mfg. COE standards and the individual Site Leadership application. 

This person will be engaging with the global, regional, and local leadership teams to coordinate project work, conduct loss analysis and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing facilities within an assigned region.  This role will direct and supervise specific manufacturing excellence initiatives through local leadership teams as well as its direct reports. 

It is also a strategic partner for the Senior Regional Director MFG in building and implementing the vision.  This role will be implementation and best practice sharing focused.

Responsibilities:

• Execute Manufacturing Excellence initiatives through its direct reports and local teams
• Execute 4wall program through identification, validation and execution phase ensuring delivery of expected savings and development opportunities
• Coach manufacturing leadership teams with regards to Manufacturing Excellence tools and techniques as required
• Lead loss deployment and focused improvement against any and all plant/global metrics
• Lead loss teams, kaizen events and problem solving for break-through projects within manufacturing sites.
• Ensure reapplication of best practices throughout the region and escalate as required
• Drive total end to end savings projects throughout the supply chain
• Manage key metrics as assigned from beginning to end and report out to EULT as required (team capability)
• Creative partner to ensure our capabilities/strategy are continuously adapting to fit our manufacturing needs

Experience you’ll bring:

• Solid Manufacturing Experience
• Lean/TPM Knowledge – 3 years of experience in TPM/Lean application in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate ability to utilize lean six sigma tools: VSM, Loss analysis, competency gap assessments, AM through steps 3, BD Analysis, etc.
• Leadership and Management – Proven strong leadership, people skills and communication abilities
• Project Management skills - Knowledge of our internal Project Management Process and how to succeed
• Education – Bachelor’s degree.  Master’s/Engineering degree is desirable
• Travel – Up to 50%

Behaviors you’ll need:

• Business Acumen – Understand business applications/possibilities both internal and external
• Results Driven – bottom line oriented using creative solutions as required
• Technical Savvy – Leverage MDI, Tableau, SAP, Entropy, Excel…
• Communication – Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal Savvy – Ability to build strong rapport with team members from around a region
• Courage – Ability to facilitate large groups and all levels of employees
• Coaching – Build capabilities with local teams and track skills at a regional level

ABOUT US

SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company built on a spirit of adventure and winning the right way. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building top brands such as Raid®, Glade®, Kiwi®, OFF!®, Windex®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country. Through these household names, we are making a positive difference to the world around us. But we only succeed with the combined vitality and strength of our 13,000 people who we truly value and support in their pursuit of individual and shared goals.

Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member.

Come join us and make an impact through iconic global brands.

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Inclusion & Diversity 

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.  

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.