Division Manager Jobs in Connecticut

Job Title: 2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor Company: Parker Hannifin Location: North Haven, CT Description: This 2nd Shift position is responsible for determining and developing production processes for manufacturing operations consistent with team objectives and WIN strategy.  Investigates manufacturing difficulties and determines corrective procedures.  Responsible for training and developing subordinates, delegating work assignments, writing and conducting performance appraisals, coaching and counseling employees, and administering disciplinary procedures up to and including Written Warnings.  Work with team members to identify continuous improvement opportunities.  Constantly identify and eliminate waste in all production areas.  Develop and deploy standardized work instructions for production areas.  Promote and enforce compliance of safety policies and procedures.  Conduct safety investigations and audits.  Address safety noncompliance.  Supervisory responsibilities.

Job Title: Plant Manager - Manchester, CT Company: Praxair Location: Manchester, CT Description: Company: Praxair Job Title: Plant Manager - Manchester, CT Jobid: praxair-1000348 Job Location: Manchester, CT, 06041, USA Description: Title: Plant Manager - Manchester, CT Location: CT-Manchester Praxair Surface Technologies, Inc., a world leader in surface enhancement and related technologies, has an opportunity for a Plant Manager at its Manchester, CT plant. The plant manager is responsible for all operational aspects of the plant. (Including: safety and environmental compliance, cost control, Human Resources, Customer satisfaction, Application Development, Quality, and Six Sigma/Lean.) The Manchester plant, with sales of $10 million and employment of 50 people, serves the aviation industry. Plans, organizes, leads and controls the business site to achieve established strategic and tactical goals. Accountable for developing and maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of its business environment; developing input on the strategic plan for the business; assisting in preparing an annual business plan with primary focus on financial performance, specific objectives, contingency plans and resource requirements; determining causes for excessive departure from plan and initiating corrective action. Assists in developing plans to achieve short-term and long-term goals for the business and the production Cells. Monitors production costs (direct, variable overhead and period), develops plans for the elimination of non-value adding costs and aggressively pursues continuous process improvements. Takes appropriate actions to reduce costs. Accountable for meeting business safety plans and expectations. Develops appropriate plans and procedures in support of business safety strategies and policies. Monitors and ensures safety awareness levels, evaluates incident trends, and actively promotes safety practices throughout the organization. Monitors the production processes to ensure that the Quality Assurance functions, Job Instructions, and shop practices are maintained at their highest level of capability to minimize product liability risks. Assesses rework levels, ensures that process capability problems are identified and resolved, and evaluates customer complaint trends to determine resources necessary to meet customer needs. Bachelor's Degree, preferably an engineering degree, or equivalent. 7 years Operations experience 5 years Management experience

Job Title: 3rd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor Company: Unilever Location: Clinton, CT Description: 3rd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor Clinton, CT Unilever’s mission is to add Vitality to Life.  We meet everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life. Unilever is among the Top 70 of the Fortune Global 500 Companies.  We are also one of the world’s leading suppliers of fast moving consumer goods in foods, household and personal care products.  Our purpose is to meet the everyday needs of people everywhere – to anticipate the aspirations of our consumers and customers and to respond creatively and competitively with branded products and services, which raise the quality of life. The incumbent is responsible for driving current and future manufacturing performance in the areas of Safety, Productivity, Cost, Quality, Delivery and Morale using TPM operating framework. This includes managing the shift crew and manufacturing activities as well as working individually and on teams to identify areas of opportunity to cause beneficial change.  Responsibilities Managing manufacturing activities during the designated shift by leading and motivating shift employees in all areas including safety, efficiency, loss management, quality, and continuous improvement (TPM). Driving UL SHEQ culture by protecting employee’s health and safety, ensuring compliance of all regulatory and plant safety rules, meeting legislative requirements, providing instruction in regard to safety procedures and supporting plant SHEQ initiatives as required (DuPont Program, GMP, Hygiene, 5S,etc..) Accountable for the productivity of the site during off-shifts. This requires contacting appropriate resources for issue resolution, providing alternative duties in the event of breakdown or material shortage, monitoring general performance and behavior of employees, and adjusting crewing or call in replacements as necessary. This requires interfacing with Facilities Support, Material Planning, Quality Support, Warehouse and other department supervisors to ensure efficient operation to meet plant goals. Facilitating required training programs to employees. (SHE, TPM, QA, etc.) Utilizing Kronos Timekeeping System to maintain weekly record of hours worked, along with explanation of overtime hours worked and ensures hours worked, vacation, personal hours, absences, etc. are correctly documented so employees are paid accurately. Regularly cascading/communicating site targets and goals from the Leadership Team to shift crews, consistently and accurately. Participating in the development of the annual site manufacturing budget and controlling fixed and variable cost expenditures. Fostering positive employee relations, including properly interpreting and managing the CBA, if applicable. Promoting and maintaining a safety oriented culture. Other duties may be assigned.  Challenges Driving the Continuous Improvement agenda using TPM as the operating framework. This involves a shift in behavior and a new way of work. Managing the operational costs of assigned shift including controlling overtime, absenteeism, production output among others to ensure a cost competitive operation Optimizing the use and interactions with third parties such as Peoplelink, JCI, Dupont, Spherion and others to deliver the business agenda Upgrading of employee population skills and competencies. This will require to facilitate through TPM the correct skills and competencies to employees to drive the continuous improvement agenda. This also will require managing performance issues interacting with management and legal to raise employee performance to accepted levels.  Scope Participation in the preparation and control of assigned budget Utilization of Peoplelink tools in daily work (LMS, Vurv, EAF, etc.) Utilization of applicable systems to perform daily tasks as required (ARIBA, Time and Attendance, UTEMS, etc).  REQUIREMENTS - Bachelors Degree - This position requires three or more years experience in supervising or managing part of a manufacturing operation. - Ability to work 3rd Shift: 12am-8am, M-F - TPM, SHE, GMPs and other plant specific trainings preferred - Proficient in the use of PCs. - Supervisory expereince: Ability to lead and motivate, delegation skills, knowledge of process and processing equipment and a mechanical aptitude.  Be able to identify symptoms to problems and describe them clearly. Use systematic approach to find the root causes of problems. Be open to all possibilities, considering all alternatives, and weigh short/long term costs versus the benefits from derived solutions.  Excellent oral, written communication and effective interpersonal skills; and be able to communicate business results, changes and the relationship between individuals, their job, and the company.  Be pro-active and strive to develop the best practices and action plans to deal with work demands. Build a culture geared toward common goals and encourage the development of teams. Focus on team contributions, without forgetting the importance of individual contribution. Improve the business through motivating the participation of employees.  Build relationships and networks to ensure an effective interdependent way of working. Promotes and capitalizes the contribution of people with diverse ideas, perspectives and backgrounds.  Unilever offers a competitive compensation package which includes:  Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including spouse & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, Retirement & Savings Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Vacation and Holidays. Please apply for this position at www.unileverusa-careers.com or call Unilever Peoplelink Register to View  Or please click the following link or copy and paste it into your browser:  https://recruitment.unileverservices.com//MAIN/careerportal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=22640  Unilever is an equal opportunity employer.  It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Employment is subject to verification of pre-employment drug-screening results and background investigation.

Job Title: Food Manufacturing Supervisor Company: Location: New Haven, CT Description: Liquid beverage manufacturer in Wallingford is looking for a full-time production supervisor. Our small crew is well trained and highly flexible, but needs someone with managerial skills to optimize production and quality control. The successful applicant will be able to work independantly, see the "big picture" and be able to organize and delegate work but be willing to work on the line or mop floors, when necessary. This is definitely a "working supervisor" position. No desk potatoes. Experience in food or beverage manufacturing is critical (can also be pharmaceutical). Quality control experience is helpful. Please send resume by e-mail. Applications without resumes will be automatically deleted.

Job Title: Director of Manufacturing Operations Company: David Anthony Group, Inc Location: Hartford, CT Description: POSITION:                Director of Manufacturing Operations (Greater Hartford CT area) REPORTS TO:     VPGM PURPOSE:               Provide hands-on leadership to plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and control the daily manufacturing operations required to produce precision machined components on-time and within budget in accordance with quality standards defined within the engineering data package and customer approved technical data. OVERALL ROLE:            Plan, flow-down, execute & maintain production schedules aligned with the company sales and operations plan. Recognize & solve problems affecting production including scheduling, staffing, quality, supply chain, EH&S, facilities and equipment. Assign work, provide training, coordinate production personnel and communication between functional departments. Continuously monitor product quality and quality system compliance. Build quality into the product and reduce Cost of Quality (COQ) through process improvement, training, coaching and mentoring production personnel / first line supervision. Drive on-time delivery and customer satisfaction to eliminate competition. QUALIFICATIONS ·        Proactive management approach, lead by example hands-on management with the ability to champion initiatives to earn the respect of a highly knowledgeable and skilled workforce. ·        Significant hands-on manufacturing experience in a precision machining environment. ·        Proficient at anticipating and resolving internal and external resource challenges encountered during manufacturing & product delivery process. ·        High energy, motivated individual who thrives in a fast paced manufacturing environment. ·        Six Sigma or Lean Mfg. certification is a plus. ·        ERP/MRP systems planning/scheduling background a must. ·        BSME/IE or an equivalent degree with significant hands-on experience in manufacturing. ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITY ·        Natural progression to GM based on achievement of 2 year plan with potential consideration for promotion to Vice President in 4-5 yrs. based upon achievement of agreed upon objectives. Email resume directly to Register to View