The Company

Burger & Brown is a privately-held, next generation, precision manufacturing company in Grandview, Missouri founded in 1978 (Kansas City metro). Our motto for growth is “Work for Others” services including Industrial Automation, Conventional CNC Machining, Micro-Milling, Swiss Turning, Custom Injection Molding, and Contract Engineering.

With these services, we offer Engineered Solutions to industry sectors of: Medical, Semiconductor, Aerospace, Energy, and more. The company has a strong focus on culture, new technologies, and cutting-edge manufacturing processes while preparing for the future of precision engineering in Kansas City.

We offer Engineered Solutions to industry sectors of: Medical, Semiconductor, Aerospace, Energy, and more. These customers require close tolerance performance from their suppliers and understand the value of our technical services.

The Opportunity

Are you ready to take your career to the next level, serve on the senior management team and lead the entire operations for a privately-held, growth-oriented, next generation specialty manufacturer? Are you seeking a culture that thrives in a fast-paced environment where you care as much about the people as you do the processes and details?

If so, we have the opportunity for you! Burger & Brown Engineering, one of Kansas City’s hidden gems for one-stop-shop specialty manufacturing, is a seeking a Plant Manager to lead, manage and grow all facets of the operational strategies, people and processes across multiple manufacturing disciplines and revenue-generating departments.

The Plant Manager reports directly to the President, leads a team of up to 45 direct and indirect employees and serves a key role on the senior management team! This role has incredible potential to grow within the organization and one day become the Vice President of Operations!

From a culture standpoint, fit matters at Burger & Brown Engineering. In addition to having the mechanical aptitude and strong desire for continuous improvement, learning and operational excellence, Burger & Brown Engineering is seeking the ideal team leader and player who is humble, hungry and smart.

If this aligns with your career goals and ideal company culture, let’s have a conversation!

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for delivering projects on time in full consistently
Responsible for daily huddles for efficiency and productivity
Review activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production.
Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
Involved in activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
Establish or implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, or procedures in conjunction with board members, organization officials, or staff members.
Perform personnel functions, such as selection, training, or evaluation.
Manage the movement of goods within production to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, or sustainability of operations.
Implement or oversee, environmental management or sustainability programs addressing issues such as recycling, conservation, or waste management.
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources
Develop a culture based on open and honest dialogue and involvement of all employees that demonstrates the value of their input and engagement in improving performance.
Collaborates with Human Resources and other function leaders to create and execute effective associate relations processes and develops managers to do the same in order to maintain a positive working environment
Assist in evaluating current and proposed systems and procedures. Recommends changes when necessary and assists in the implementation of new processes
Oversees the daily activities of the manufacturing floor, workflow, and worker schedules, and instructs supervisory staff as appropriate. Checks production schedule daily. Notifies QC, Supervisors, and HR of any changes
Establish group and individual accountabilities throughout assigned departments for problem-solving, cost reduction, and efficiencies both on a daily and permanent basis. Encourage new techniques and innovation and focus on empowerment and fact-based problem solving
Conducts regular departmental and manufacturing meetings and outlines specific goals and responsibilities
Walks manufacturing regularly. Observes manager’s and associate’s performance to ensure good work habits and good safety habits are followed. Coaches’ management staff and other persons as appropriate in case of unsafe/unacceptable practices

Essential Core Values

Our values, Integrity, Pride, and Awareness, are the foundation of our culture on which we develop relationships and deliver results at Burger & Brown Engineering, Inc. Our values unify us in our effort to provide our customers with expertise, experience, and meticulous attention to detail, Partner in Precision.

As an associate of the Burger & Brown Engineering, Inc. team, support and maintain a positive culture by upholding our values, policies, and procedures.

Job Specifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field
3 to 5 years of day-to-day production supervisory experience or operations management in a manufacturing environment with multiple direct reports.

Communication Skills

Effective communication with all levels of associates, suppliers, and customers by phone, email, or in person.
Identify the developmental needs of others and coach, mentor, or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skill
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Computer/ Technical Skills
Document management software (Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat)
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP Systems Problem Solving/ Reasoning Ability
Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
Identify the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Physical Specifications

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
Standing for extended periods on hard surfaces
Regular physical movement and exertion
Constant movement; up/down from a sitting position as well as walking

Why Join Our Team?

Our success is driven by the hard work and dedication of our team of highly skilled associates. We provide the best possible engineering and manufacturing service to our customers in many different industries.

Our associates are heavily involved in the success and completion of each project which, is an opportunity to learn new skills and enjoy continued professional growth.

Associates enjoy these benefits in joining our team:

Medical Insurance Paid Vacation
Dental Insurance Paid Sick Leave
Vision Insurance Paid Holidays
Healthcare Reimbursement Acct Continuing Education Assistance
401(k) Match Contributions Casual, comfortable attire

Burger & Brown Engineering, Inc. is a privately-owned company We advocate preventative care for a healthier workforce Average tenure on the manufacturing floor is 10 years Conveniently located in Grandview, Missouri

Under 100 Employees

Our manufacturing facility is 100% climate-controlled to ensure consistent product conformity and comfortable working conditions.

What We Do?

Brown and Burger are a one-stop shop for specialty manufacturing. Services include Industrial Automation, Conventional CNC Machining, Micro-Milling, Swiss Turning, Custom Injection Molding, and Contract Engineering.

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