Executive Job Description |
Company Name: Shaffer Manufacturing; www.shaffermixers.com
Shaffer offers the most extensive and innovative line of horizontal mixers in the baking industry. In addition to the exclusive open frame mixer design, Shaffer is also raising the industry bar on bread moulders, trough lifts, dough chunkers and conveyors – each designed to customer specifications and Bundy standards. Shaffer offers roller bar,
single sigma arm or double sigma arm mixers in a wide range of batch sizes to meet specific bakery production requirements. Shaffer is the only mixer manufacturer to offer both enclosed and open frame designs and single end, double end or direct drive options. Shaffer presently employs 50 partners at their manufacturing facility.
Bundy Baking Solutions represents the world’s best providers of baking equipment, custom and stock baking pans, and pan coatings. Built with extensive hands-on knowledge of the baking industry and its operations, Bundy has a legendary reputation for both quality and innovation. Bundy is more than a family of brands – they are a family. Engage any of the
Bundy brands and discover thoughtful, caring people driving best-in-class experiences with purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, transportation and after-sales support. Since 1967 Bundy has been exceeding expectations in quality baking solutions, value and service. “Backed By Bundy” is their promise; if a client is not satisfied, they are not satisfied.
Position: General Manager; responsible for all Engineering, Manufacturing, Scheduling, Manufacturing Planning, Purchasing, and Distribution Operations. This is a growth position; begin by envisioning an end-state and develop a plan to achieve it. Work with the
production manager to develop lean management processes and drive change within the organization. Shortly thereafter, manage the integration and alignment of design and manufacturing. Eventually grow into an enterprise leader, responsible for the P&L of the plant.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Plan, organize, and direct engineering and manufacturing which ensures the most effective return on assets;
Initiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective use of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital;
Assure attainment of business objectives and productions schedules while ensuring product standards that will exceed customer expectations;
Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility supports Shaffer strategic initiatives;
Develop and implement a lean management program including manufacturing process flow optimization, leader standards of work, visual controls, daily accountability processes, and leadership discipline;
Establish group and individual accountabilities throughout assigned departments for problem solving and cost reduction, both on a permanent and ad-hoc basis, depending on need;
Encourage use of new techniques and focus on fact based problem solving;
Improve manpower utilization within existing departments and processes, and schedule stability that allows for maximum return on efficiencies;
Manage spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume;
Work to establish management practices throughout assigned areas which include all employees’ positive involvement with opportunity for construction input and action;
Develop a comprehensive safety program to include continuous improvement; continually improve safety record by addressing physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes, and maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas;
Maintain individual skills keeping up to date with latest production and production management concepts.
Qualifications: The continued growth and expansion of the Shaffer business requires a dedicated and proven leader able
to work closely with all business functions.
4 year degree (business or technical field);
MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred;
6 plus years of experience in a high production, custom manufacturing environment;
10 years experience in manufacturing, with 5 years of managerial experience;
Experience in implementing lean manufacturing and management processes, particularly in a job-shop application;
Lean Six Sigma training is a plus.
Why Shaffer; why now?
This is not a career opportunity; this is the opportunity of a career for someone who wants to “run his own show”.
Shaffer is a flat, agile firm where owners are involved; they hire great people and empower them to make decisions. It is a family business with a very long-term planning and investment horizon. The Bundy family cares deeply for their
employees and customers, and has tremendous rapport with managers, salesmen, and hourly employees alike.
This is your opportunity to envision and implement meaningful change in the Shaffer organization and see it through to a position as a market leader. As the newest acquisition in the Bundy family of companies, it can benefit from co-branding with the other Bundy brands, while reinventing itself internally to design and produce the best products using a dedicated and well-trained workforce, while overseeing and refining processes of best-practices that will become the envy and benchmark for the entire industry.
The Bundy Family of Companies has been in business for over 50 years, and has a prominent and stable market position across its business units. First, Second and Third generation family members as well as a talented cadre of non-family managers with decades of experience all contribute to the firm’s success. When they hold their "Years of Service" awards dinners, many of the line employees, salesmen, and managers earn their 20 and 30+ years of service awards. They stay because they love the firm and the family, and know they contribute to a winning team.
Location: Urbana, Ohio. Urbana is a quaint town with beautiful turn of the century homes available at a very low cost of living. Located in West-Central Ohio, Urbana and Champaign County are bisected by US Routes 68 & 36 and within an hour’s drive from several major airports and metropolitan areas. A four season climate plus recreational and cultural
riches make Urbana a desirable location for families. Whether the interest is golf, fly fishing in pristine Mad River, horseback riding or snow skiing the highest point in Ohio, or just a quiet day relaxing, Urbana and Champaign County have something for everyone. From beautiful vistas and unparalleled recreational opportunities to the convenience of major interstates and easy access to airports, cultural centers and universities, Urbana and Champaign County have it all. Many managers in the firm commute from Columbus.
Salaries/Benefits: Base salary of $100+ (DOE); achievement bonuses
Medical, medical reimbursement plan, life, disability, 401(k), 2 weeks vacation, standard holidays, and more |
