- Salary
- $93k – $120k/yr
- Location
- Hamel, MN
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Manager
- Education
- Bachelor
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
Role Overview
Key Responsibilities
- Lead assembly operations to deliver safe, high-quality, on-time production.
- Develop, coach, and hold production employees and supervisors accountable while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
- Implement and support Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, and other operational excellence initiatives.
- Establish, monitor, and act on production KPIs, including safety, quality, throughput, labor efficiency, scrap, and schedule attainment.
- Improve safety performance through employee engagement and consistent leadership practices.
- Meet or exceed production, quality, and delivery goals through effective planning, communication, and execution.
- Reduce waste and improve productivity through continuous improvement activities.
- Collaborate effectively across Sales, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.
- Create a culture where employees feel respected, challenged, and accountable.
What You Bring
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related technical field, or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience.
- Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably precision manufacturing or complex assembly.
- Demonstrated success leading production teams while improving safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery.
- Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, or similar operational excellence initiatives.
- Proven ability to coach, develop, and hold employees accountable while maintaining positive working relationships and fostering employee engagement.
- Experience establishing and monitoring production KPIs, including safety, quality, throughput, labor efficiency, scrap, and schedule attainment.
- Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across Sales, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through change, build trust, and create a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Strong judgment, sound decision-making, and the ability to make timely decisions in support of business objectives.
Benefits & Well-Being
Health & Wellness
- Medical & dental coverage for you and your family.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability protection.
- 401(k) with company contribution.
- Profit sharing: when Tolomatic does well, you share in it.
- Tuition reimbursement toward degrees and certifications.
- Paid time off that grows with your tenure.
- Flexible scheduling
- We give back: paid volunteer time and company-sponsored opportunities let our team support the causes they care about, on the clock.
- We invest in the next generation: our annual Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Day brings employees' children on-site to see what their parents build
- We build responsibly: sustainability is part of how we operate. We plant trees for every actuator sold, and we recycle tens of thousands of pounds of aluminum, steel, and cardboard each year.
- We make room for connection: company gatherings and other activities to bring the team together beyond day-to-day work.
Why Join Tolomatic?
- Make a Real Impact: You won't be a cog in the machine here. With a small, agile team, your work will be seen, valued, and have a direct impact on the business.
- Work With Purpose: Our products help manufacturers build smarter, safer, and more sustainable operations, from EVs to medical devices to food production.
- Collaborative Culture: We believe in open communication, mutual respect, and working together across departments to get things done.
- Supportive Environment: Whether it's learning a new tool or exploring a fresh idea, we encourage curiosity and continuous growth.
- Stability and Innovation: We've been around for decades, but we're always pushing forward, with digital at the center of how we evolve.
- Grow Your Career: A smaller company does not mean a smaller career. Tolomatic has a long history of growing people from within, promoting into new roles, funding degrees and certifications, and giving curious people room to take on more.
Compensation
About Tolomatic
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.