Division Manager Jobs

A Division Manager in the manufacturing industry is responsible for overseeing and managing the operations of a specific division within the organization. They monitor the production process, set production goals, establish policies and procedures, and ensure these are followed. Moreover, they are responsible for budgeting, scheduling, and maintaining a high level of quality in all products. They also play a vital role in strategic planning, coordinating with other division managers, and reporting to higher management.

For a successful career as a Division Manager, an individual must possess excellent leadership and communication skills, decision-making ability, and a thorough knowledge of the manufacturing process. They should also have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Management, or a related field is typically required, and a Master's degree or professional certification like Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) can be beneficial. Prior roles that can lead to this position include Production Supervisor, Operations Manager or Plant Manager.

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Operations Manager

  • HTI
  • Greenville, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • HTI
  • Greenville, SC
  • 2 days ago

manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives Ability to read fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and production work orders Experience working with ERP systems and production reporting tools...

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Plant Manager

  • Ajulia Executive Search
  • Manchester, NH
  • 4 days ago
  • Manchester, NH
  • 4 days ago

Support lean manufacturing, 5S, preventative maintenance, equipment installation, safety initiatives, and process improvement projects....

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Director of Manufacturing Operations

  • Ajulia Executive Search
  • Apple Valley, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • Apple Valley, MN
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities: Must take full ownership of plant operations, including production, maintenance, safety, quality, delivery, and overall financial performance....

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Fiber Plant Manager

  • Ajulia Executive Search
  • Portsmouth, NH
  • 7 days ago
  • Portsmouth, NH
  • 7 days ago

requirements Serve as a hands-on leader and change agent to support continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute operational strategies...

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Plant Manager

  • HTI
  • Vonore, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • HTI
  • Vonore, TN
  • 7 days ago

Key Responsibilities Drive adherence to Plant Management Requirements (PMR) and continuously improve performance Develop and execute annual business plans focused on profitability, operational excellence...

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Crothall Healthcare

Director of EVS

Director of EVS – Senior Living Who We Are: At Crothall Healthcare, we do more than support healthcare facilities — we help create environments where patients heal, caregivers thrive, and...

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Ready Mix Plant Manager

  • CalPortland
  • Vernon, CA
  • 26 days ago
  • Vernon, CA
  • 26 days ago

The Ready-Mix Plant Manager works closely with the batch men and drivers in overseeing ready-mix plant production, operations and site facilities. This individual is responsible for planning and...

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Aggregate Plant Manager

  • CalPortland
  • Coolidge, AZ
  • 29 days ago
  • Coolidge, AZ
  • 29 days ago

The Aggregate Plant Manager works closely with front line supervisors and administrative personnel in overseeing the aggregate production plant, mining operations, material load-out, and overall...

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Aggregate Plant Manager

  • 50063 Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg LLC
  • Sims, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Sims, NC
  • 5 days ago

Line of Business: Aggregates About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the...

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Plant Manager

  • 50167 Heidelberg Materials NE LLC
  • Wrightsville, PA
  • 16 days ago
  • Wrightsville, PA
  • 16 days ago

Line of Business: Other About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S....

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Plant Manager

  • 50061 Heidelberg Materials Southwest Agg LLC
  • Burnet, TX
  • 28 days ago
  • Burnet, TX
  • 28 days ago

Line of Business: AggregatesPay Range: $109,950.00 $146,596.66 About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America...

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Area Plant Manager - Ready Mix

  • CalPortland
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 29 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 29 days ago

The Ready-Mix Plant Manager works closely with the batch men and drivers in overseeing ready-mix plant production, operations and site facilities. This individual is responsible for planning and...

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Plant Manager - Aggregates

  • 01037 - Heidelberg Materials NE LLC
  • Newtown, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Newtown, PA
  • 30+ days ago

Line of Business: Aggregates About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the...

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Plant Manager

  • 50065 Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.
  • Grayson, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Grayson, KY
  • 30+ days ago

Line of Business: Aggregates About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the...

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Manager Plant Continuous Improvement

  • CONAGRA
  • Rensselaer, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Rensselaer, IN
  • 2 days ago

Your Success Bachelors degree Five or more years of manufacturing operations experience Five or more years of experience with continuous improvement systems, including total productive maintenance, lean...

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Highest Education Level

Division Managers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
37.3%
Master's Degree
21.7%
High School or GED
18.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.9%
Associate's Degree
9.1%
Some College
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.2%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Division Managers
4-6 years
24.4%
2-4 years
22.1%
10+ years
14.4%
8-10 years
13.0%
1-2 years
11.3%
6-8 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
5.1%
None
1.1%



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