In 1966, Designeers Midwest began providing technical contract employee support to the electronics and manufacturing industries in the Greater Cincinnati area. We represented job opportunities and recruited for permanent and long-term temporary employees, known as “contract employees”. Over the decades, we have expanded our employment services and territory but our goal has remained the same: to build a strong record of excellent service by partnering with our clients and understanding their needs. Our knowledge of technical engineering and design sets us apart from other recruiting and staffing agencies and now Designeers Midwest serves clients large and small from coast to coast.

Our contract personnel include Engineers and Designers skilled in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronic, Chemical, Process, and Structural / Architectural disciplines. Our Scientific Professionals serve the Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Environmental and Medical fields. In addition, we also provide administrative personnel with experience in technical engineering and scientific environments.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Cincinnati Site Manager is a leader for all operations of the Cincinnati site. Develops and implements strategies and tactics for short and long term goals to achieve the highest standards of quality, customer service, safety and financial metrics. Manages Manufacturing, Materials, Engineering, and Facilities departments. Oversees all other functions in the site including Quality, Finance, Human Resources, Product Development, Distribution, Service, Customer Service, and Marketing. Works with the Divisional and Corporate heads of these functional areas to ensure site objectives are met. Develops and implements company policies and ensures compliance with these as with local, state, federal regulations and other agencies

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Primary responsibilities are to:

Directs and supervises management personnel including Manufacturing, Engineering, Materials Management, and Facilities & EHS. Indirect reports include Human Resources, Quality, Finance, Distribution, Service

Manages performance and development of staff including written performance appraisals

Ensures adherence and compliance with all company policies, procedures and practices of all site personnel

Ensures compliance with QSRs and ISO, safety policies, and good housekeeping

Ensures effective staffing, training, and development of organization including succession planning

Ensures alignment of all site colleagues on site priorities

Manages site colleague recognition awards and morale building activities

Responsible for ensuring the safety of everyone on site. Ensures safety program is effective

Works closely with stakeholders in the product divisions and corporate to achieve divisional goals in Product Development, Customer Service, Marketing, Service

Reviews, approves, and manages all financial budgets within the site, including headcount, expense and capital

Works closely with corporate departments such as Distribution and Production Planning to ensure adherence to production schedules and customer requirements

Manages cost reduction and continuous improvement programs

Develops and implements business goals and objectives in coordination with management staff in order to provide operational direction for each department

Ensures the site achieves product and process quality goals and ensures all colleagues are trained and fully understand the importance quality

Develops, directs, and implements policies and programs required by senior management in corporate headquarters to meet company goals and objectives

Reviews, analyzes, and monitors department and company performance and efficiency towards targets

Promotes constant and effective communication channels at all levels to maintain a stable and productive work climate

Encourages colleague professional development and accomplishment of career paths

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for his position.

Bachelor’s Degree required. Degree in Engineering or other technical area desired

MBA recommended

Ten (10) years supervisory experience in a Medical Device or equivalent manufacturing work environment

Effective written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to interface with production and supervisory personnel

Ability to work in a Total Quality Management/Continuous Improvement environment

Knowledgeable in the following areas:

Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma

Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)

Project management

Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Standards Organization (ISO), and

Position requires occasional travel

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.