Division Manager Jobs in Allentown, PA

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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Plant Manager

  • Allentown, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 8 days ago

Youll get to: Lead and manage policy deployment in the areas of Lean Manufacturing techniques, quality, cost reduction, complete and on time delivery, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations...

Supervisor, Manufacturing Maintenance - 12Hr. Night Shift

  • Allentown, PA
  • 14 days ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 14 days ago

B. Braun Medical, Inc. Company: B. Braun US Device Manufacturing LLC Job Posting Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States Functional Area: Other Areas Working Model: Onsite Days of Work:...

Plant Operations Manager

  • Souderton, PA (22 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Souderton, PA (22 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 20 days ago

Join AMETEK Amplifier Research, a leader in amplifiers and EMC testing equipment, where we offer a diverse portfolio that includes RF and microwave instrumentation amplifiers, hybrid power...

Plant Supervisor

  • Easton, PA (15 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Easton, PA (15 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 27 days ago

The Plant Supervisor will manage daily plant operation, plant maintenance and leadership of shift crew; by being physically on the floor and leading by example....

Supervisor, Manufacturing Maintenance

  • Allentown, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 30+ days ago

Allentown, PA 5 DAYS AGO 21417774 Summary Allentown, PA Competitive Salary 2 Years Experience High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED) No Commisssion 40.00 hours per week / Day Shift...

Plant Supervisor - Washline

  • Easton, PA (15 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Easton, PA (15 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 90+ days ago

The Plant Supervisor will manage daily plant operation, plant maintenance and leadership of shift crew; by being physically on the floor and leading by example....

Plant Manager

  • Allentown, PA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 90+ days ago

With a deep understanding of lean manufacturing principles, you optimize plant operations and lead continuous improvement initiatives....

Demographic Data for Allentown, PA

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Salary for Division Manager Jobs in Allentown, PA

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Highest Education Level

Division Managers in Allentown, PA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
37.2%
Master's Degree
21.6%
High School or GED
18.8%
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 in Allentown, PA
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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