General Manager Jobs in Florida

Job Title: QA Director Manufacturing Company: Adecco Location: Naples, FL Description: QA Director Manufacturing Location: Naples, FL Category: Medical & Science Status: Direct Hire Reference: US_EN_ Register to View 13 Salary: N/A Posted: July 17,2008 Adecco Engineering and Technical, a division of the world leader in the recruitment of engineering and information technology professionals, has an immediate opening for a MANUFACTURING QUALITY ASSURANCE DIRECTOR on a DIRECT HIRE opportunity with a leading COLLIER COUNTY client! JOB REQUIREMENTS: Overall responsibility for Manufacturing QA department, including Supplier QA, Documentation Control, Manufacturing Quality Engineering, and Quality Control and Sterilization activities. Responsible for maintaining a Quality System that is in compliance with worldwide medical device regulations, including FDA Quality System Regulations and European Medical Device Directives. Responsible for Manufacturing QA/QC support, inspection efficiency, supplier relationships, training and documentation. Education: Bachelors of Science in Engineering discipline, or extensive equivalent experience (15+ years) in lieu of formal education in technical aspects of Quality Assurance and Quality Control, required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Participates in gathering user/customer requirements with emphasis on manufacturing Proficiency in the use of all MFG/PRO Modules User support and training for MFG/PRO and internet interfaces Maintain documentation and change control Specific Experience: Extensive experience in QA activities within a Medical Device, GMP/ISO compliant organization.  Experience working with International regulatory bodies and with the FDA. Direct experience as a Manager/Director with supervisory responsibilities in a manufacturing environment required. If you are interested in this opportunity or other opportunities available through Adecco Engineering and Technical, please apply online or email directly to Register to View The Adecco Group is a Fortune Global 500 company and the global leader in HR services.  Our group connects over 700,000 associates with our business clients each day through our 6,600 offices in over 70 countries and territories around the world.  We offer employment opportunities at any stage in your professional career.  Contact us today to discuss available contract and direct hire positions.  Adecco Engineering and Technical offers benefits including Holiday, 401(k), Insurance Benefit Plans and Anniversary Bonus opportunities.  Adecco Engineering and Technical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Gigi Magdefrau 3900 NEW COVINGTON PIKE #112 Not Specified Register to View

Job Title: Operations & Plant Manager Company: Company Confidential Location: Tampa, FL Description: Operations & Plant Manager:  Tampa, FLCompany Confidential Candidate responsibilities will include:-       Overseeing shop floor operations for the production of three business units of custom manufactured products-       Managing purchasing and material control functions for all inventory items-       Coordinate with management team - design, production, scheduling and delivery of all products to customers-       Maintain workplace compliance and critical safety policies and procedures-       Establish operational policies, strategies and implement process improvements to ensure a superior level of quality assurance to keep pace with company growth       Qualifications:-       A minimum of 10 years management experience in a production environment is required, with a 4-year degree in Management or Organizational Development preferred.  Ideal candidate will have Plant Management in a custom manufacturing production environment, sign industry experience a major plus-       Must have a proven track record of implementing continuous process improvements that have minimized waste and have reduced cost while maximizing product quality and yield-       Must have excellent personnel management and communication skills that will keep the shop floor focused on production goals, safety and quality-       Candidate must have a high level of proficiency with Quickbooks Enterprise 9.0 for Manufacturing and / or other similar ERP systems. Please send resume with salary history and salary requirements.

Job Title: PLANT MANAGER Company: VitAg Corp. Location: Tampa, FL Description: PLANT MANAGER VitAg Corp. is seeking candidates for an immediate opening for Plant Manager of its state of the art biosolids-to fertilizer manufacturing facility in the Newark , NJ area. Candidates must have 5 yrs chemical manufacturing plant experience and 3 years supervisory experience. Excellent compensation and benefits package. Send resume to Register to View

Job Title: Manufacturing Supervisor Company: Location: South Florida, FL Description: JOB REQUIREMENTS: ? Bachelor?s degree required, concentration in Engineering (i.e. Industrial, Mechanical, etc) ? 5+ years progressive responsibility and Leadership experience in a production/manufacturing environment. ? Knowledge and hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing. ? Knowledge of ISO9000:2001 standard and Quality Manual Documents updates. Abilities ? Computer Skills (MS Office Tools, email, system navigation, Internet) ? Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English. ? Ability to train and effectively communicate company procedures and policies. ? Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, self-motivated and team player. ? Capability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions. Furnished in written, oral or diagram form. ? Strong analytical skills ? Ability to improve ergonomic design of work stations ? Experience in Inventory Control. ? Extensive walking, sitting and standing ? Reach with hands and arms ? Repetitive Motion (finger/hands/wrists) ? Lift up to 100 lbs.

Job Title: Plant Manager Company: MRINetwork Location: Orlando, FL Description: Innovative, high-growth, healthcare Services Company requires an exceptional Plant Manager to oversee P&L management, operations, planning, distribution, Field Service and customer service. This position provides leadership to salaried and hourly employees including technicians, field service managers, route truck drivers, and hospital service technicians. The ideal candidate will have:- Three to five years of successful operations and / or Plant Management experience.- A four year college degree or equivalent experience.- Broad based service delivery experience, in-depth understanding of operational metrics, truck routing and distribution, P&L management, excellent interpersonal skills, leadership and experience with individual and team development. - Knowledge of the health care industry is highly regarded.- Experience in the management of the overall P&L, service production, distribution, and client care.- Experience in hiring, training, developing and managing plant and service personnel.- Experience in managing production/warehouse facility to include driver routing, delivery, and adherence to DOT laws and regulation.- The ability to and experience to maintain positive and productive relationships with internal and external customers and identify ways to increase customer satisfaction. - Excellent communication skills (written and oral).- Successful management of P&L and meeting budget targets; able to meet/exceeded goals in achieving production, truck routing, and warehouse efficiency while maintaining the highest quality and safety results. - An entrepreneurial spirit. Someone who welcomes change, and is self-motivated and has flexibility to thrive in a quickly growing and changing environment. - Attention to detail and aptitude for managing multiple projects simultaneously and ensuring proper follow through and completion. - Strong leader with proven individual and team development skills in order to align and motivate employees and build a positive culture of employee engagement. - Proven experience with mechanical production devices / machines. - Strong and proven PC skills/Microsoft Excel/Suite. This position offers exceptional growth and upward mobility.If you are interested in becoming a part of an organization that is rapidly expanding with an extremely bright future, this position may be just right for you.Please send your information in the MS Word Doc Attachment format to the e-mail address listed below.

Job Title: Manufacturing Supervisor Job Company: DRS Technologies Inc Location: Melbourne, FL Description: Manufacturing Supervisor Job DRS Technologies, Inc.DRS Technologies is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense technology, we develop, manufacture and support a broad range of systems for mission critical and military sustainment requirements, as well as homeland security.Headquartered in Parsippany, NJ, the Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Finmeccanica S.p.A. which employs more than 70,000 people worldwide. We offer a competitive compensation package and a business culture which rewards performance. For additional information on DRS, please visit our website at www.drs.com.Job LocationDRS Tactical Systems, Inc. is located on the East coast of Florida in Melbourne. DRS Tactical Systems is a leading designer and manufacturer of highly engineered, technically advanced, defense electronics for U.S. and allied international military and intelligence agency applications. DRS manufactures rugged computer systems and communications interfaces serving military Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Intelligence and Surveillance (C4ISR) initiatives. Products include hand-held devices, laptop computers and vehicle-mounted systems supporting man-portable and fighting vehicle applications. DRS specialize in interfaces that allow computers to operate across a broad spectrum of battlefield tactical communications networksPosition SummaryOversee the day-to-day operation of the manufacturing area to ensure that production schedules are maintained and company policies are adhered to, while ensuring the highest of quality standards.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe primary responsibilities for this position are to ensure adherence to company policies and required workmanship standards and manufacturing procedures by continued monitoring of department personnel staffing, with the assistance of production leads, to meet production deadlines.Manage up to 8 line leads with a combined total of 50-100 team members.Responsibilities include motivating, mentoring, interviewing, hiring, and training team members; planning, assigning, and directing work; team member performance appraisals; rewarding and disciplining team members; maintain timecards and time off requests; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Ensure that correct documentation is issued to perform a task regarding: release, part number, revision, accuracy, completeness and clarity as uncontrolled.Provide input on ECR/ECO, Deviation, Waiver, and Discrepant Material Report.Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.Revise production schedules and priorities as result of equipment failure or operating problems.Develop and implement operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate production issues and improve quality.Lead team meeting in review of production and team member issues.Responsible to develop and maintain a job rotation program (cross-training) for individual product lines.Responsible for the constant realization of Continuous Improvement for the work areas to eliminate waste.Responsible for the safety of all team members by keeping the working area free of safety hazards, ensuring that policies and procedures are followed and by working with the EH&S department.Basic Qualifications:(include education and years of experience required)To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. A background in electro-mechanical assembly is preferred. Extensive experience in Lean methodology, Continuous Improvement, EH&S, process discipline, 5S and Six Sigma is required. Professional departmental interface and people skills are essential for effective communication in this position. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and may be required to meet the eligibility requirements (US Person) for access to ITAR/EAR technical data. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Additional Desirable Qualifications Skills and KnowledgeEducation- at least 1-3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment and an understanding of Electronic Board Assembly and Lean Manufacturing are preferred. An Associates Degree or equivalent education and experience are highly desirable. General knowledge of computer terminals and data entry skills.Physical Requirements (Lifting, Walking, Bending, Stooping kneeling etc)The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The team member frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and climb or balance. The team member must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.DRS Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Job Title: Director Manufacturing Company: Pall Corporation Location: Pensacola, FL Description: The Director Manufacturing is responsible for providing operational leadership to the Manufacturing Group. Critical metrics for the team includes Customer Delivery Performance, Inventory Turns, Productivity, Scrap, Process Quality (Cpk), Recordable Injury Rate, COR's and Equipment Uptime. The Director of Operations directs resources in order to optimize these metrics. The Manufacturing Group consists of all equipment required to produce and ship products as well as production employees, process/industrial engineer(s), and material management personnel. Duties include developing and implementing annual expense and capital budgets; recruiting, training, developing and leading group members; interfaces with internal and external customers as required to ensure customer needs (quality, service, cost) are consistently met; performs annual reviews for team members; responsible for outgoing quality of media/membrane; interfaces with R&D, Sales, and Marketing functions as required smoothly transitioning new products and processes into commercialization phase and improving profitability of existing products; establishes and maintains necessary measurement systems to report performance to objectives; coordinates with other support department managers to ensure plant wide objectives are met and overall Plant performance is optimized; interfaces with corporate resources (Advance Engineering, Advance Quality, Supply Chain Management) to ensure compliance to corporate standards as well as effective use of corporate resources; monitors daily performance to critical measurements (schedule, CDP, scrap, Cpk, uptime, productivity, inventory) and makes adjustments to plan as required to meet annual objectives. Requirements include 5 or more year s of industrial experience in at least (2) of the following functional areas: Operations management, Manufacturing or process engineering, Quality control, or Materials management. College degree or equivalent work experience - Technical degree preferred. Demonstrated strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills which is typically gained through a progressive career path that includes positions with significant cross-functional interactions; demonstrated strong analytical problem solving skills which is typically gained through education and demonstrated strong work related accomplishments; demonstrated ability to prioritize workload based on business metrics; strong computer skills with Microsoft Office (word, excel, power point, access), SPC package (Quality Analyst, Minitab, etc), MRP system (MAPICS, SAP.); demonstrated ability in time/project management skills; working knowledge of continuous improvement techniques such as SPC, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma (knowledge which is typically gained through education and work experience in a manufacturing facility that operates under a continuous improvement philosophy). Required Skills See job description above Required Experience See job description above

Job Title: Plant Manager Company: Company Confidential Location: Tampa, FL Description: Plant Manager  Immediate opening for its Manufacturing facility located 45 minutes North of Tampa, Fl.  Challenging career position for Plant Manager who is committed to improving plant unitization of facilities, equipment, materials and personnel to improve efficiency of operations by performing the following duties; Responsibilities:  -Overseeing shop floor operations for the production of the entire manufacturing process.-Must be able to manage Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Inventory and Shipping.-Coordinate with management team-design, production, scheduling and delivery of all products to customers.-Maintain workplace compliance and critical safety policies and procedures.-Establish operational policies, strategies and implement process improvements to ensure superior level of quality assurance to keep pace with company growth.-Meet budgets and goals, having a proven track record.-Be responsible for good working relationships up and down the chain of command.  Requirements: -A minimum of 7 to 10 years management experience in sheet metal manufacturing environment.-A B.S. Engineering or Business Administration.-Experience with Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing.-Knowledge of manufacturing processes, product designs, safety, quality and  workflow needs.-A proven track record of  implementing continuous process improvements that have minimized waste and have reduced cost while maximizing product quality and yield. Local candidates will be given priority.  Only candidates that are authorized to work in the US will be considered for the position. Only resumes with salary requirements will be considered for the position.

Job Title: Recycling Plant Superintendent Company: Smurfit-Stone Location: Tampa, FL Description: Job Summary Responsible for assisting in the management of the Tampa Recycling Operation including Plant Engineering, Quality Control and Shipping. Ensures quality systems are in place to comply with customer specifications and manages production on a timely basis, per schedule. Responsibility Responsible for implementation of spoilage/productivity control activities. Responsible for overseeing environmental and safety compliance. Responsible for development of maintenance supply budget while ensuring equipment reliability goals are achieved. Responsible for managing, training, and scheduling employees across multiple shifts. The positions has required day shifts but must be available, if needed, on all shifts Responsible for planning/coordinating labor and production schedules to achieve maximum productivity amp quality while considering all external factors (ex. weather) Responsible for implementing and maintaining safety regulations by promoting a safety as part of the plant culture Basic Qualifications Degree preferred, not required 5+ years experience in a manufacturing/production management role Previous experience in the recycling and waste industry desirable EPA amp storm water knowledge desirable, but not required Operational knowledge of industrial equipment i.e. fork lifts, conveyors, hydraulics etc Vision Smurfit-Stone will be recognized as North America#039s premier packaging company working as ONE team to deliver exceptional value to our customers, employees, shareholders, and the communities in which we do business. Values We will achieve our vision by creating and living a culture that embraces our core values Quality, Safety, Customer Satisfaction, Value Creation, Ethical Behavior, Productivity, Environmental Responsibility. Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Smurfit-Stone to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, handicap, disability, or because he or she is a disabled veteran or a Vietnam Era Veteran.

Job Title: Senior Supervisor, Manufacturing Company: Piper Aircraft Location: Vero Beach, FL Description: Position Summary:  Lead, motivate and train team members in the efficient and effective completion of team duties within the Piper quality system and process specifications.  Support production schedules to ensure a timely and efficient output of aircraft.  Resolve conflict as needed and follow policies and procedures as deemed appropriate for each situation.  Promote and foster teamwork throughout the organization.   Essential Job Functions: ·         Lead, motivate, and train team members to work with/from and follow: quality system and process specifications, work orders, travelers, station paperwork, blueprints, rework/rejection tags, schedules, Aircraft Production Orders, schematics, layout & modifications sheets, engineering orders, Piper Process Spec (PPS), Piper Material Spec (PMS), Operational Methods Sheets, Material Review Board and verbal/written instruction. •         Promote, utilize and initiate continuous process improvement techniques such as lean manufacturing, demand flow technology, Kanban, JIT, etc. •         Interface with IPTs. •         Use data and analyses to drive cost, quality and schedule performance improvements in the manufacturing process. •         Maintain compliance with Piper QAM/QIM and FAA ACSEP elements. •         Conduct training and cross training to employees within assigned departments. •         Address all personnel issues, which include, but are not limited to performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and leave requests with team members as necessary. •         Plan, assign, and monitor the schedule and workflow of team responsibilities. •         Provide support for all departments to include troubleshooting and re-work of discrepancies as necessary. •         Act as liaison between all disciplines, i.e., IPT, QA, PC, and Engineering, to resolve problems. •         Data entry of employee labor time and attendance into Company computer system, to include weekly employee time reports for the Payroll department. •         Ensure the 5-S program is implemented and maintained throughout the department(s). •         Support safety programs and promote safety equipment usage, ensuring compliance of all safety policies. •         Maintain all necessary records, files and reports. ·         Perform other related duties as required.   Other Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree is required and at least three years’ manufacturing experience, two of which are of a leadership capacity.      Knowledge of the fundamentals of manufacturing, quality, and production control, and working knowledge of Windows based computers and programs are necessary to perform the duties in this position.   The following experience is desirable: ·         Knowledge of fiberglass manufacturing and painting as it relates to aerospace hardware ·         Familiar with metrics ·         Trained in Lean Manufacturing or the Toyota Production System ·         Six Sigma Green or Black Belt ·         Knowledge of 5S and visual workplace