.Who Are We?The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world-class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens to venues such as St Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career.Major Function:Under the direction of the Director of Monterrey, Mexico Operations and with the aid of the plant management team; develops, recommends and implements policies, procedures, budgets and operating objectives for the manufacturing of quality, cost-effective, on-time Toro products.As a member of the Director's team, helps develop and implement longer-range, strategic plans for the manufacturing group.What Will You Do?In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:Supervision:Supervises the managers of all operations functions – Manufacturing Assembly, Materials, Manufacturing Engineering, Painting Engineering, Human Resources, Finance, Quality Control, and Welding Operations.Adequately staffs the plant management team with qualified and competent personnel and ensures training as required for an effective succession program.Ensures that all job descriptions are accurate and up to date.Completes annual performance reviews for direct reports and ensures that all plant performance reviews are completed and timely.Manufacturing:Develops production schedules that balance economic order quantities with targeted inventory goals while meeting internal and external customer delivery requirements and fill rates. Coordinates Plastics Molding planning issues and concerns with key vendors and internal suppliers.Directs, approves and administers operating budgets, capital plans, manufacturing processes, manpower plans, product transfers, cost improvement plans and labor standards to ensure lowest cost consistent with quality standards within operating budgets.Develops and implements quality plans to ensure quality consistent with Toro standards.Provides a safe and healthy workplace environment, meeting all safety, environmental and health requirements by local, state and federal regulations. Promotes Safety First and No Harm policies.In conjunction with management staff develops Lean manufacturing strategies and metrics.Directs the development and measurement of energy conservation programs, environmental health and safety programs, fire protection, security programs to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations in both U.S