Manufacturing Plant Manager - Outdoor Industry Job at Far Bank Enterprises, Bainbridge Island, WA

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  • Far Bank Enterprises
  • Bainbridge Island, WA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Plant Manager * Outdoor Industry

Far Bank is dedicated to delivering outstanding products and extraordinary experiences to the fly- fishing community. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement, ensuring our products meet the highest standards of precision, quality, and performance.

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and strategic Manufacturing Plant Manager to lead our Sage Rod Manufacturing team. This role will oversee the entire production process at Bainbridge Island, WA facility ensuring operational excellence, efficiency, and scalability in how we craft our world class rods.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with the Research & Development (Product) team and Manufacturing Engineering team to identify and implement the most effective, efficient, repeatable, and scalable manufacturing methods.

The ideal candidate will need a strong background in lean manufacturing and possess exceptional people skills. This role is critical in driving operational efficiency, fostering a positive work environment, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and productivity. We are a people-first organization and recognize the greatness in our products stems from our people. This role reports directly to the site Director of Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Utilize data and KPIs to monitor performance, identify resource constraints and drive continuous improvement.
  • Analyze and streamline workflows to reduce variability and optimize efficiency.
  • Ensure adherence to safety, quality, cost, and productivity targets.
  • Implement and maintain lean manufacturing principles and visual systems to optimize workflow, reduce waste, and improve overall production efficiency.
  • Maintain and enhance structured training programs to ensure employee skill development, adherence to SOPs, and effective cross-training.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supervisors and leads, fostering a performance culture.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.
  • Incorporate intentional leadership practices that reflect our commitment to fostering high levels of employee satisfaction where our employees are supported in their development, and their opportunity to pursue their passions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Human Resources to ensure seamless operations.
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Product Development to validate that new products are designed for manufacturing scale, while leading systematic improvements in production efficiency through technology, equipment, and reporting.
  • Ensure effective ERP (D365) utilization for production planning, reporting, and material flow optimization.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
  • Minimum of seven years of experience in a manufacturing management role.
  • Proven experience with lean manufacturing methodologies, continuous improvement initiatives or the Toyota Manufacturing system
  • Proven leadership ability to motivate, mentor, and develop high-performing teams and drive process improvements and establish structured workflows. Experience leading organizational change while maintaining team engagement.
  • Hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset with a data-driven approach.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Proficiency in D365 ERP system (or similar), Excel as well as other manufacturing software and tools.

What We Offer:

At Far Bank, you can access your passion for opportunity .

  • Opportunity to develop your passion for fly fishing and beyond in a supportive work environment that can provide access to those things that are important to you.
  • Opportunity to pursue your career passion by supporting you in your current role, while having access to training that develops your skills for the future.
  • Opportunity to build on the passion we have for our work, gain access through meaningful connections within the communities we serve, including our customers, and within our industry.

Compensation - Full Package;

  • Annualized base salary range: $100,000 - $140,000 along with a generous benefits package which may include relocation assistance.

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Job Tags

Outdoor, Relocation package,

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