Lead all manufacturing functions and provide general direction required to plan, coordinate, administer, and control the efficient manufacturing of quality products at the plant. Direct operations to produce and ship completed equipment that meets the sales & marketing requirements in terms of quality, quantity and timeliness, with maximum profit contribution and optimum return on investment. Manage the process of current product improvement by coordinating feedback and decisions on technical/technological modifications to the existing products assigned to the plant to improve the performance, quality, and or reduce costs. Assure timely and efficient introduction of new and improved products, to ensure manufacturing input to product Forecast and maintain operational and capital budgets to realize adequate return on investment and maintain budget controls through communication and corrective action to remedy variances. Coordinate and lead teams of multi-disciplined salaried and hourly personnel and develop efficient and effective management and organizational structure. Responsible for ensuring that employees are meeting performance objectives, developing high potential employees for subsequent roles, and or succession planning within the Plant. Ensure the plant facilities, processes and programs meet legal and safety requirements. The qualified candidate will have: Bachelor's degree. 10 or more years of experience in a high paced heavy industrial environment including management and/or supervisory experience. The ideal candidate will have: Lean Manufacturing experience and proven leadership skills with process and procedure improvement