Operations Manager, Paint and Weld - The Toro Company

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa, regardless of expiration date, now or in the future. Who Are We? The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world-class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens, to venues such as St Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and a healthy tenure, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career. We’re seeking a strong leader to join our team as a Paint and Weld Operations Manager in Windom, MN. This leader will direct the Paint and Weld Operations department in the efficient manufacture of products on a timely basis to the master schedule and consistent with all budgeting and quality parameters, through effective leadership of Paint and Weld personnel. What Will You Do? Responsible for scheduling production for all shifts in the paint and welding departments to meet customer requirements (primarily the assembly lines). Develop process and standard work for planning process. Audit process and standard work for Kanban boards. Create and maintain standard process to align with material flow strategy. Analyzes the department schedules and reports to determine required staffing needs based on the production rates & product standards. Determine the necessary headcount by shift. Lead/initiate lean projects within the department to drive continuous improvement and best practice lean concepts, participates in projects throughout the facility Works with Tooling Maintenance and Welding / Paint Engineer, for approved jigs and fixtures. Project and budget future equipment and capital needs Execute capital and large expense projects on time and within budget Deliver quality products to assembly lines & resolve quality issues timely through engineered solutions if possible 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. Supervise weld and paint departments as needed to cover for other supervisor absences What Do You Need? Two year post high school education from a vocational technical school or college in business administration or related field and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in manufacturing required Four year degree in engineering, operations, or business preferred Two years of more of management experience preferred Experience in welding, weldments, robotic and manual preferred Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office required Independent worker and problem solving Lean foundational knowledge preferred Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred. What Can We Give You? At The Toro Company, 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, 10 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and many other great benefits. 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 $120,000 - $150,000. 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 dailypay app. 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. Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community. At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment experience for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a growing concern for job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you’ll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities. All legitimate job opportunities must be applied for directly through our official careers page at jobs.thetorocompany.com or via Workday, our applicant tracking system. 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. #LI-Onsite With roots dating back to 1914, The Toro Company was built on a tradition of quality and caring relationships. Today, the company is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment including turf and landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, underground utility construction, rental and specialty construction, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. Through a strong network of professional distributors, dealers, rental stores and retailers in more than 125 countries, we proudly offer a wide range of products across a family of global brands to help golf courses, professional contractors, underground construction professionals, groundskeepers, agricultural growers, rental companies, government and educational institutions, and homeowners – in addition to many leading sports venues and historic sites around the world.