Job Information
U-Haul Manufacturing Plant Manager in Glendale, Arizona
Location:
6112 N 56th Ave, Glendale, Arizona 85301 United States of America
If you have experience in managing overall production, maintenance, quality and business-related activities, consider becoming our newest Manufacturing Plant Manager. In this position, you will direct the efficient management of the fabrication and welding operations of a multiple shift facility building truck, trailer and rental support items for U-Haul, the largest do it yourself moving company in the world.
Primary Responsibilities:
Oversee all levels of staff activity and performance to meet production goals.
Foster a team mentality between departments.
Develop processes to increase productivity and enhance performance.
Ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.
Provide training and educational materials to staff as necessary.
Develop capital equipment justification for machine tools and process technology to improve quality, cost and cycle times.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement on quality, efficiency, safety, and cost.
Champion all safety, health and environmental procedures and actively promote a safe work environment.
Optimize efficiency, productivity and equipment performance in order to meet objectives.
Identify barriers to meeting production goals and help develop and implement improvement plans.
Responsible for tracking data and meeting production metrics, as well as waste and efficiency percentages.
Act as a leader in terms of continuous improvement and change.
Analyze data drawn from production reports in order to identify possible improvements, reduce losses and the number of breakdowns as well as improve efficiency.
Communicate, implement and apply company policies and procedures.
Other duties as deemed appropriate by Management to support the business plan.
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in a metal fabrication & welding manufacturing production or operations management position. 5+ years of production supervisory experience in that environment.
Understanding of production processes and controls in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Must possess strong interpersonal skills to communicate with employees.
Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
Experiences in 5S, Lean and Kaizen would be a plus.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and computer technology.
Must have had prior hands-on experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
Excellent proven leadership and change management skills.
Ability to quickly establish credibility to develop and maintain excellent business relations both internally and externally.
Mechanically inclined with excellent trouble shooting skills.
Strong abilities in planning, organizing, project management, and problem solving.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to sit, stand and walk around for long periods at a time
U-Haul offers our Team Members:
Full medical coverage
Prescription plans
Dental and vision plans
Registered Dietitian Program
Gym Reimbursement Program
Weight Watchers
Virtual doctor visits
Career stability
Opportunities for advancement
Valuable on-the-job training
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University®
Business-travel insurance
You Matter Employee Assistance Program
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) savings plan
Life insurance
Critical illness/group accident coverage
24-hour physician available for kids
Met Law Legal Program
MetLife auto and home insurance
Mindset App Program
Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels and more
LifeLock identity theft protection
Savvy consumer-wellness programs - from health-care tips to financial wellness
Dave Ramsey’s Smart Dollar Program
U-Haul Federal Credit Union membership
U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applications for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state, or local law. Individual accommodation is available on request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need-to-know basis.
U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products. The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.
U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.