Purpose

The Manufacturing Manager will provide overall leadership of operations to ensure that productivity, on-time shipping, quality, and cost targets are met. The role will be responsible for building dynamic teams and driving operational excellence in our growing, high-achieving organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of manufacturing departments (scheduling, fabrication, assembly, shipping/receiving, etc.) including 5-8 direct reports in a metal fabrication and/or stamping facility
• Own overall plant accountability for KPIs, including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost (SQDC), the output of critical components, plant productivity, etc.
• Manage spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume
• Seek solutions that strengthen quality, value, service, and effectiveness while respectfully challenging the status quo to effectively manage change
• Lead tier meetings to ensure consistent messaging for employee expectations and communications
• Propose and show justification for CAPEX projects and be able to clearly present the benefits and ROI
• Oversee the Production Scheduling department and be accountable for production control
• Clearly define continuous improvement projects; establish and maintain the timelines for these projects to drive improvements
• Confidently make timely decisions that will positively impact production, results, and customer satisfaction
• Communicate effectively and confidently cross-functionally to provide updates and ask questions of client support teams, engineering, and senior leadership
• Build and maintain productive employee relationships, mentoring supervisors in this area and partnering with HR to drive employee satisfaction and improve employee retention
• Uphold the company values and facilitate positive company culture to contribute to overall success
• Consult with engineering to modify jobs to improve the production and quality of products
• Comply with the requirements of the ISO Quality Management System, departmental procedures, and work-instructions.
• Promote and enforce a culture of safety in the workplace, including the elimination of potential hazards, identifying root causes of incidents, and implementing corrective actions for safety concerns

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, engineering, or related field or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
• 5+ years’ experience supervising production and employees, preferably in the sheet metal industry
• 5+ years manufacturing experience, preferably in the sheet metal or mechanical assembly industry
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Strategic thinking with a focus on operational efficiency and continuous improvement
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and lead a diverse team