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.

Where You’ll Work – High Pressure, a subsidiary of Graco, Inc.

High Pressure Equipment Company (HiP) is a premium supplier of high pressure valves, fittings and tubing. For over 60 years, HiP has continued to deliver quality, dependable products and services to customers across the globe.

Our high standards for quality, service and value have enabled us to achieve preferred supplier status with a wide variety of market leaders in many different industries, such as waterjet cutting and blasting, oil and gas, chemical and petrochemical, research and development, universities and governments and general industry.

Ready to join us?

Manage all facets of operations applying world-class manufacturing techniques in the pursuit of continuous improvement for process, quality, service, products, and environment. Plan, direct, and coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

What You Will Do at Graco:

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

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

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

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

• Develop, implement, and supports systems to achieve cost reductions, quality improvements, productively increases, inventory reductions, and service improvements; Set-up Reductions, Assemble to Order, Build to Order, etc.

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

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

• Work with suppliers to deliver components that meet quality and delivery standards.

• Understand and implement Graco QMS

• Utilize Quality Management techniques for problem-solving, corrective action, and process decisions.

• Manage the development and implementation of preproduction projects

• Identify process and component changes to improve value and performance projects

• Manage Staff and resources to achieve company objectives

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

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

• Ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures

• Other duties as assigned

What You Will Bring to Graco:

• B.A. in Business, B.S. in Engineering, or equivalent combination of bachelor’s degree and 6 to 8 years of manufacturing experience.

• 8+ plus years of manufacturing experience to include methods, process improvement, and capital equipment purchases.  2-5 years Supervisory Experience, with five-plus years supervisory experience preferred

• Knowledge and Experience with Manufacturing Information Systems to include forecasting, MRP, SPC, labor, and costing

• Demonstrated ability to recognize and successfully implement corporate/manufacturing initiatives

• Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills

• Good Coaching, Facilitating and Counseling Capabilities

• Strong Leadership Qualities

Accelerators:

• MBA/ Engineering Degree

• Machinist Experience

• Past Budgeting/Accounting Experience, preferably ownership of own budget

• Purchasing experience, contact with outside vendors

• Understanding of SPC concepts

• Experience supervising manufacturing employees

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).

At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco’s culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.

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.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation.  If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and/or experience.  In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees.  Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role.  Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.

$100,000.00 - $175,000.00