Since 1852 Smith & Wesson has empowered Americans with the freedom, equality, and security promised by the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. It is this sense of safety and security that frees us to pursue our goals and dreams, define our future, and fulfill the promise of America.

　　Benefits

　　Health, Dental & Vision

　　Prescription Drug Coverage

　　Employee Assistance Program

　　Group Life Insurance

　　Disability Insurance

　　Investment 401K Plan & Profit Sharing

　　Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan

　　Paid Vacation, Holidays & Winter Shutdown

　　Tuition Assistance Program

　　Employee Product Discounts

　　Service Awards

　　Scope

　　With a focus on Facilities and Maintenance, as well as specialty services departments like Cutter, Forge and Heat Treat, the PLM will lead operational business segment as a factory within a factory, through a team of managers, supervisors and technical resources. Plan and assign work, implement policies and procedures and recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. Increase performance level of operations by developing processes to make problems visible and developing resources to fix the problems as they arise.

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Develop strategy to manage Process Line to ensure corporate goals and objectives are met.

　　Communicate vision and expectations to department managers.

　　Managing departmental performance measures through the use of visual controls and providing regular progress reports to manager

　　Balancing quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas; working to continuously improve in all areas

　　Providing leadership that focuses the operational team on the corporate strategic plan.

　　Managing the balance between daily management activities and improvement activities

　　Managing the development and implementation of improvement plans for the operation

　　Create and maintain yearly fiscal budget

　　Providing leadership that creates an effective pace of improvement

　　Creating and fostering a problem-solving mentality

　　Creating and fostering a "Safety First" mentality

　　Providing leadership for employee relations by modeling effective communications, coaching, training, and development

　　Ensuring compliance with company, national, state, and local standards

　　Other duties may be assigned

　　Qualifications

　　Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration Preferred

　　10 years of progressive operational experience

　　Working knowledge of metal cutting processes

　　Knowledge of Continuous Improvement techniques

　　Project management

　　Technical knowledge of machining, assembly, production planning

　　Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others

　　Interpersonal and communication skills

　　Language Skills and Computer Skills

　　Must have working command of the English language

　　Must be able to read, write and interpret the English language

　　Must be able to communicate in English verbally and in writing (verbal instructions, written memos and instructions)

　　Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

　　Training Requirements

　　Complete all necessary training as required by assigned department and position

　　Participate in and follow all company initiatives

　　Participate in continuous improvement projects (Kaizen events, 5S, etc.)

　　Physical Demands

　　Must be able to stand, sit, stoop, squat and walk

　　Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds

　　NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　Personal Protective Equipment

　　Safety glasses with side shields when on factory floor

　　The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear

　　All employees are required to apply ergonomic correctness to all job tasks

　　May be required depending on position:

　　Annual vision updates in Medical Department

　　Involvement in the hearing conservation program

　　Involvement in the lead surveillance program

　　Wearing of safety certified shoes/boots

　　Participation in the stretching program

　　Work Environment

　　Normal office environment conditions

　　Within the Smith & Wesson manufacturing facility, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting

　　Work environment is similar to most manufacturing operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting

　　Revised 1.16.2024

　　Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled