Job Abstract

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

Graco’s Industrial Division is a fast-paced, high-performing, and growing business, with global operations and hundreds of millions of dollars in annual sales. Our equipment helps solve some of the world’s most complex manufacturing challenges. Graco technology is used by automotive companies to achieve the highest quality paint finishes; electronics manufacturers rely on our solutions to manage heat inside 5G equipment and gaming consoles; battery producers use our technology to get the extra mile out of electric vehicles; and Graco enables solar panel manufacturers to increase efficiency while reducing footprint, just to name a few applications. Many of our end user customers are household names that are synonymous with technology thought leadership.  Graco’s Industrial Team is built for performance, innovation and service within these markets, with Leading Technology and Proven Quality.

Job Purpose

Manage all facets of cell operations applying world class manufacturing techniques in the pursuit of continuous improvement for process, quality, service, products and environment.

Essential Duties

• Proactively identify and implement continuous quality and cost improvements as it relates to cell operations.

• Set and communicate expectations for employees; monitor performance and give recognition when appropriate. Take corrective action when necessary.

• Recognize employees for performance which meets or exceeds objectives.

• Provide a clean, safe, organized working environment within the cell that is conducive to efficient and productive operations.

• Utilize quality management techniques for problem solving, corrective action and process decisions.

• Establish budget and annual plan for cell, monitor performance to plan and take corrective action.

• Develop, implement and support systems to achieve cost reductions, quality improvements, productivity increases, inventory reductions and service improvements: Assemble to Order, Build to Order, Line Stock, Kanban, New Technology, Automated Assembly, Set-Up Reductions, etc.

• Develop systems to plan and manage production, capacity, inventories, and purchases.

• Function as buyer/planner in appropriate cell.

• Research, justify, procure and implement new technology to maximize cell profitability.

• Work with all suppliers to deliver components which meet quality and delivery requirements.

• Identify process and component changes to improve value and performance of standard product.

• Manage the development and implementation of preproduction projects.

• Establish and implement training requirements and develop cross-trained multi-functional employees.

• Manage staff and resources to achieve cell objectives.

• Understand and implement Graco QMS.

• Must spend a minimum of 15% of time on factory floor.

• Ensure compliance to all Company policies and practices.

• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• B.A. in Business, B.S. in Engineering, or equivalent and 5 years manufacturing or advanced degree and 2 years business experience.

• Minimum of 6 to 8 years manufacturing experience.

• 2 years supervisory experience.

• Knowledge or experience with manufacturing information systems (forecasting, MRP, SPC, labor, costing).

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Good coaching, facilitating and counseling capabilities.

• Strong leadership qualities.

Desirable Qualifications

• MBA/Engineering Degree.

• Machinist/assembly experience.

• Experience with Just-In-Time principles and implementation.

• Past budgeting/accounting experience, preferably ownership of own budget.

• Purchasing experience, contact with outside vendors.

• Understanding of SPC and Total Quality concepts.

• Experience supervising manufacturing employees.

Power to Be

At Graco, the Power to Be means providing the support, resources and freedom to pave your own way. Bring your unique attributes to the table, along with a commitment to being your best self, and you can be a part of a culture that rewards effort, celebrates uniqueness, and gives you the tools you need to succeed and become your best, fullest self along the way. Our culture empowers employees to chart their own career path. Our managers provide support and opportunities while offering freedom for employees to find their own Power to Be. Whether you decide to move up within the same department or expand to another cross-functional group, you will gain the well-rounded experience to succeed on your own terms.

Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

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Proven Quality. Leading Technology. Launch your career with Graco!