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Who Are We?

At Ditch Witch in Perry, Oklahoma we pride ourselves on being the leading manufacturer in the underground pipe and cable market. Our plant in Perry stands out because it's a place for people to learn and thrive. We enjoy coming to work because our plant is our community, we see our teammates not only as co-workers but as neighbors and family members. All of our locations build the intricate network of machinery that contributes to The Toro Company. We contribute to building communities, cities, and the world.  We invite you to apply and join a team of highly skilled, and highly passionate people.

The Manager is responsible for continuous improvement of the manufacturing systems, processes and methods to insure consistent improvements in the productivity levels.   Responsible for Assembly, Paint and Welding processes, tools, methods, and the related improvement in quality and productivity in a manufacturing environment. 

What Will You Do?

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for: 

SUPERVISION:                                                                  

Manage Manufacturing Engineers and their related activities. Responsible for housekeeping, productivity, manpower levels and work habit discipline. Managing approximately 10 direct reports.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING:                             

Manages and directs the Manufacturing Engineering function in the facility, to ensure Assembly, Paint and Welding processes are completed according to company safety and quality specifications in an efficient and timely manner.  Strongly advocates operational safety and Lean concepts of continuous improvement, waste reduction, measurements, and goal setting.  Directs team to establish methods and maintain engineered time standards for all direct and indirect support labor operations.  Reviews all new products and coordinates a smooth and efficient start up.  Collaborates with Design Engineering to recommend changes in design to improve safety, quality or productivity.  Collaborates with production scheduling and operations personnel in order to maintain a relatively stable work force and attain the desired level of production, efficiency and quality. Coordinates corrective action through daily tiered meetings and production notes, suggesting design changes to improve processes.  Seeks out advance technology, automation, etc. as they apply to manufacturing systems and methods and lead the facility in their implementation.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT                                               

Responsible to assist in the implementation of quality plans designed to prevent defects in finished products.  Ensures proper and timely communications with Materials and Assembly Operations to maintain quality standards.  Ensures manufacturing engineers follow quality procedures and coordinates improvements with Quality department personnel.  Assists in the implementation of ISO or quality plans within the facility.

FINANCIAL AND BUDGET CONTROL

Collaborates with site Finance to set annual and strategic capital budgets and assures execution of capital spending in accordance with those budgets.  Approves engineering purchase orders to assure spending is aligned with approved budget guidelines. Coordinates plant productivity improvement goals; identifies and leads implementation of cost reductions and value analysis.

SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS                                         

Ensure all Employees are trained in Safety Rules and procedures and support and consistently enforce safety policies.  Participate in Safety Inspections and support Plant Safety activities.  Establish Safety compliance strategies and accountability for team.  Actively participate in review of accident investigations and responsible for design and implementation of employee ergonomics in workstation setup, processes tooling, and safety equipment.  Ensures a regiment of ergonomic audits during startups and during production are completed.  Maintain facility safety documentation, equipment or workstation process modifications.    

What Will You Do?

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for: 

• Degree in Engineering with a minimum of eight years of experience in a manufacturing of consumer goods environment of which two years must include managerial responsibilities

• A minimum of 5 years department level supervisory experience expected

• Budget planning experience, organizational and planning skills, communication skills and ability to adapt to work environment and customer needs

• Previous experience with any of the following: welding, powder coat painting, or progressive assembly processes

• Experience with team building, project oversight, and developing quality procedures

• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, expectations and accountabilities

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings expected

Preferred but not required:

• SAP experience preferred, but experience in any ERP system acceptable

What Can We Give You?   

At Ditch Witch, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits – Ditch Witch offers employees at our Perry, OK location a variety of perks, including: 

Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, office-plant blended environment.

Wellness - In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health, financial health, and other types of resources to every full-time employee.

Growth Opportunities – TTC prides itself on giving our employees the chance to grow their careers. Tuition reimbursement, opportunities to move into new areas of interest, and promotion opportunities are a few examples. 

Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between ​$117900 - ​$150000​. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the One@Work app, formerly the Even app.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees

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