Ward Manufacturing interview questions

When I interviewed for this position, it involved the manufacturing plant manager and his superior, the VP of manufacturing. The interview started at 10:00, they took me to lunch, and ended at 2:00. Free lunch alert! But trust me, you will earn it because they ask questions pertaining to their immediate problems. The plant manager knows what he is doing, however, the VP has an idea of business and conformity to requirements, but not of manufacturing. How can a VP of manufacturing be so reliant on a plant manager? Looks odd, but keep a poker face. They are no-nonsense and feel a bit provoked if you expand on manufacturing. Keep it simple and talk slowly...don't talk with your mouth full at lunch.

September 2008 - submitted resume. November 2008 - face to face interview with two sales managers. January 2009 - scheduled interviews with three vice presidents and company president. This is a niche market so there is a technical aspect, as well as an engineering, sales and industry-networking component. This is a small, privately owned, old-school style company that is based on domestic steel production. The personalities of the business are genuine and they have a no non-sense approach.