Sandvik
Production Unit Manager
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Sandvik
Walter USA, LLC is a leader in cutting tools and engineering. We are seeking a production unit manager to oversee operations, ensure safety compliance, drive manufacturing excellence, and support strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities
Continually improve safety record by addressing physical safety issues and employee safety behaviors.
Ensure operations comply with Walter Code of Conduct and legal standards.
Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans to align with Walter’s strategic initiatives.
Maintain processes in line with Walter group standards and directives.
Secure and implement plans to achieve supply goals: production volumes, cost productivity, personnel productivity, lead‑times, rejection rates, quality and continuous improvement.
Minimize manufacturing costs through effective use of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials and capital.
Manage spending against budget and adjust for changes in production volume.
Plan and develop strategic supply capabilities in terms of facilities, equipment and staffing.
Develop and maintain a highly motivated team with flexibility.
Ensure leaders and managers act in accordance with the Walter Leadership Model.
Qualifications
Relevant university degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Production or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience.
Minimum 5 years of senior operations management experience in cutting tools, automotive or light engineering industry in a multinational environment.
Background with Lean Manufacturing: setting up and maintaining lean processes, issue follow‑up, customer support, global and matrix organization experience.
Strong knowledge of industry and applications.
High level of business acumen, business relations and project management.
Organized and able to work independently.
Proficiency in English, written and spoken.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to promote team advancement in processes and build a climate that supports excellent performance.
Experience leading people in new directions and challenging environments.
Knowledge of leading and implementing change projects with significant impact on work and organization.
Walter USA, LLC offers a highly competitive performance‑based compensation program and generous benefits package that includes life, health, and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Salary range $140,000 to $160,000.
How to apply: For immediate consideration, please visit www.walter-tools.com and apply to the Production Unit Manager position, Job Req. ID# R0086417.
Senior Level
Director
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Manufacturing
Industries
Mining
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role at
Sandvik
Walter USA, LLC is a leader in cutting tools and engineering. We are seeking a production unit manager to oversee operations, ensure safety compliance, drive manufacturing excellence, and support strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities
Continually improve safety record by addressing physical safety issues and employee safety behaviors.
Ensure operations comply with Walter Code of Conduct and legal standards.
Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans to align with Walter’s strategic initiatives.
Maintain processes in line with Walter group standards and directives.
Secure and implement plans to achieve supply goals: production volumes, cost productivity, personnel productivity, lead‑times, rejection rates, quality and continuous improvement.
Minimize manufacturing costs through effective use of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials and capital.
Manage spending against budget and adjust for changes in production volume.
Plan and develop strategic supply capabilities in terms of facilities, equipment and staffing.
Develop and maintain a highly motivated team with flexibility.
Ensure leaders and managers act in accordance with the Walter Leadership Model.
Qualifications
Relevant university degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Production or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience.
Minimum 5 years of senior operations management experience in cutting tools, automotive or light engineering industry in a multinational environment.
Background with Lean Manufacturing: setting up and maintaining lean processes, issue follow‑up, customer support, global and matrix organization experience.
Strong knowledge of industry and applications.
High level of business acumen, business relations and project management.
Organized and able to work independently.
Proficiency in English, written and spoken.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to promote team advancement in processes and build a climate that supports excellent performance.
Experience leading people in new directions and challenging environments.
Knowledge of leading and implementing change projects with significant impact on work and organization.
Walter USA, LLC offers a highly competitive performance‑based compensation program and generous benefits package that includes life, health, and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Salary range $140,000 to $160,000.
How to apply: For immediate consideration, please visit www.walter-tools.com and apply to the Production Unit Manager position, Job Req. ID# R0086417.
Senior Level
Director
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Manufacturing
Industries
Mining
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