Manufacturing Director

Legal Entity: Woodbridge Sales & Engineering Inc.  

Requisition ID: 3342

 

About Woodbridge

We are innovators using advanced technology to manufacture next generation products.  We are pioneers in foam technology science and provide our products to customers in multiple industries.  We are a global team of over 7,000 teammates strong who are laser focused on quality, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability.  We are proud to give back to the communities in which we live and work through our Woodbridge Cares programs that serves communities around the world through volunteerism and philanthropy.  We are a people centric organization that has been awarded numerous recognitions for our commitment to manufacturing excellence and innovation.  Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of foam technology. 

 

Woodbridge Culture

Woodbridge takes immense pride in its robust corporate (think people first, innovation, lets get to it, manufacturing focused) culture, which serves our customers, Teammates, and the world. We're thrilled to share that in 2024, Woodbridge has been awarded Deloitte’s Best Managed designation for eight consecutive years. This accolade is not just an award; it’s a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, inspiring you to be a part of our journey!

 

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Plan
• Defined Contribution Plan with additional company match – Automatic company contribution to a top quartile retirement savings plan with more incentives to match
• Flexible Working Hours
• Employee Assistance Program with free access to health and wellness coaches
• Continuous Learning Culture – We believe in Upskilling & Internal Promotions!

 

Woodbridge Holdings has an opening at its wholly owned subsidiary, Woodbridge Sales & Engineering, in Troy, Michigan, for a Manufacturing Director, Moulded Foam U.S. & Canada position. Responsible for all aspects of the plants’ performance with respect to budgets, financial plans, and plant operating goals. Provide guidance to Plant Managers, who oversee facility safety and health, profitability, productivity, and the Woodbridge Production System. Direct or coordinate production, processing, or distribution of industrial organizations. Develop and implement production tracking or quality control systems, quality control, or maintenance to detect production problems. Maintain budgeted profitability for Business Unit in areas of capital projects, production processes, product margins. Increase management’s effectiveness by communicating values, strategies, and objectives. Ensure that operating and financial objectives are met by the plants and the overall Business Unit by developing plans and management processes. Organize, prioritize, and allocate resources necessary to deliver the annual productional goals and objectives. Research markets, study technologies, and benchmark best in class manufacturing principles to develop strategic plans and to assist the plans and organization in meeting business plans. Partner with senior leadership team to set strategic direction for regional operations in alignment with global divisional strategy. Support profitable growth by meeting customer expectations, improving profit margins, manufacturing productivity, and alignment with our innovation process to ensure that new technologies are validated before commercialization. Prepare and present forecasts, operating budgets, and capital expenditure recommendations/submittals. Monitor financial results with the assistance of the corporate and Business Unit/Plants’ finance teams. Monitor third party businesses and suppliers to ensure that they are providing the needed services and supplies while staying within budgetary limits. Position requires 50% travel, including international travel. Requires Bachelor’s degree or equivalent foreign degree in Mechatronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. Position requires at least 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience (1) working in the manufacturing industry; (2) working in a multi-site manufacturing environment; (3) leading and managing operations of manufacturing plants and facilities. Position also requires at least 2 years of experience with interior part manufacturing and monitoring financial results and managi