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INTRODUCTION and WHAT YOU WILL DO
The Focus Factory Manager (FFM)- is a critical leadership role within Gilbarco North America’s manufacturing facility. This role drives critical metrics around safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and inventory. A Focus Factory Manager sets direction based on customer delivery requirements and drives his/her team to meet these requirements. They are responsible for all activities within the focus factory that affects the success of the Company and customer satisfaction.
The Focus Factory Manager (FFM)– is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end production processes within a specific segment of our factory. This role ensures efficient operations, high-quality output, and adherence to safety standards. The FFM will implement lean manufacturing principles, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and lead a cross-functional team to achieve operational excellence.
- Ensure a safe working environment for all associates and drive to eliminate any environmental, health, and safety incidents.
- Identify, implement, and track both long- and short-term strategies that ensure positive results in the areas of financial performance, manufacturing excellence, materials management, and inventory control.
- Determine and monitor the overall resource capacity (personnel and equipment) for the focus factory and set priorities to maintain production expectations.
- Implement and maintain lean manufacturing principles to minimize waste and optimize productivity.
- Monitor performance metrics, including production rates, quality levels, and downtime, and identify areas for improvement.
- Ensure that the quality systems for the focus factory are developed and sustained to ensuring our customers receive the highest quality product possible.
- Ensure that production goals are being met around KPIs (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity) all while maintaining cost competitiveness.
- Manage and control the WIP inventory levels (Kanban) and the consumables and components used in the production and repair process.
- Participate in discussions related to new product development, through interaction with the product development department.
- Act as a role model to Company personnel and be recognized as a leader.
- Assess, identify, and implement technological advancements.
- Drive continuous improvement activities utilizing lean manufacturing principles and tools.
- Develop procedures and determine guidelines for maintaining the factory's presentation, regarding cleaning, painting, conservation, etc., aiming to keep the place in conditions that promote the best performance of employees.
- Communicate with appropriate outside sources to provide resolutions to customer and company questions and concerns, production process effectiveness, and other quality related issues as they arise.
- Disseminate and ensure the application of quality, occupational health and safety, and environmental policies to all employees.
- Comply with the standards and procedures related to the quality, environmental, occupational health and safety management system.
- Manage the work team, selecting, guiding, training, monitoring performance, evaluating performance, ensuring compliance with organizational procedures and safety standards, and interacting with other matters involving personnel management.
- Other duties as assigned.
WHO YOU ARE (Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Proven ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Commitment to safety and quality standards
Vontier partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. Visit VontierBenefits.com to view our benefits. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. With programs for family planning from Maven Clinic to managing diabetes like Livongo, coverage for women's health, support for adult and elder care, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Vontier is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off up to 15 days each year, 12 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays), and paid sick leave.*
WHO WE ARE
The world depends on Gilbarco Veeder-Root products to stay moving. We are the worldwide technology leader for retail and commercial fueling operations. We continue to evolve as smart cities, urbanization, electrification of vehicles, and advanced vehicle diagnostics drive the industry forward. Offering the broadest range of innovative, integrated solutions in the industry, Gilbarco Veeder-Root has delivered value, built extraordinary teams, and earned customer trust for more than 150 years. To learn more about us visit: www.gilbarco.com.
WHO IS VONTIER
Vontier is a $3B global industrial technology company focused on smarter transportation and mobility. Our six operating companies—Gilbarco Veeder-Root, Global Traffic Technologies, Teletrac Navman, Matco Tools, Hennessy Industries, and DRB Systems—are united by a powerful purpose: mobilizing the future to create a better world. Our portfolio of trusted brands includes market-leading expertise in mobility technologies, retail and commercial fueling, fleet management, telematics, vehicle diagnostics and repair, and smart cities. Vontier’s pioneering solutions advance safety, security, efficiency, and sustainability worldwide.
Energized by our shared purpose and values, we have a strong culture shaped by a deep organization-wide commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG). Eight vibrant global employee resource groups serve as powerful focal points for connection, community, and advocacy, and we actively support community causes through Vontier Cares. We offer flexible remote and in-person, open-space work options.
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