Why Welbilt? That's easy... we're not your typical manufacturing company. We're building the industry's most incredible foodservice equipment; we’re thinking outside the box to work smarter, not harder through Lean/Six Sigma methodologies; and we’re bringing innovation to life each and every day with the industry's most talented workforce. Check out our opening at Welbilt's Delfield facility today!

We are Welbilt! We are pioneers and innovators. Our industry knowledge and insights stretch back nearly a century, from the original founding of the Hirsch brothers’ Welbilt Stove Company in 1929. We design, manufacture and supply best-in-class food and beverage equipment for the global foodservice market. We attract talent and build careers. We empower you to grow with us. We recognize you and reward you. We win together as one team.

Major Areas of Accountability

• Direct and coordinate manufacturing production and fabrication functions
• Collaboratively utilize lean tools and experience to increase throughput by changing processes
• Provide for a safe working environment on the shop floor.
• Prepare and administer operating budgets for the respective manufacturing departments.
• Drive continuous improvement on the plant floor and bring creative solutions to fruition

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Directs, plans, and coordinates related activities to optimize manufacturing processes including safety, productivity, product quality, facility utilization, people utilization, and inventory management within budget and time requirements.
• Analyzes reports on operation activities, performance and results; initiates actions to correct deviations and variables related to cost and/or schedule overruns, and other performance issues.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum cost to prevent operational delays.
• Performs required human resource activities (e.g., recruiting, coaching, counseling, performance management, development etc.).
• Reviews weekly production schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates to plan department operations and meet shipping schedule deadlines.
• Develops value streams and identifies launch areas and timelines.
• Leads new product introduction activities and processes

DISCLAIMER : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified .

Specialized Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Manufacturing Management, lean six sigma; familiarity with lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Drive for excellence and passion to win with a high degree of integrity
• Fundamental software skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ERP systems (e.g., QAD/SAP/Oracle)
• Superb verbal and written communications.
• Working to advanced knowledge of refrigeration systems and fabrication/assembly processes
• Ability to coach and mentor supervisors and staff to develop professional and managerial skill sets