Athens - Manager, Manufacturing (Day Shift)

Location: Athens, GA | Full-time, day shift

About the role

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing operations for machinists, detail operators, deburr personnel, tooling technicians, and supervisors.
• Hire, train, evaluate, or discharge staff or resolve personnel grievances.
• Manage budgets or approve expenditures for supplies, materials, or human resources, ensuring that materials, labor, or equipment are used efficiently to meet production targets.
• Review processing schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, or duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
• Identify sources of product and process variation through root cause analysis and lead measurable improvement efforts using Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.
• Support leadership of company Quality Policy and Objectives by working closely with Quality Manager to ensure commitment to quality.
• Partner with Supply Chain Manager and Quality departments to ensure all customer expectations are fully met.
• Provide support and resources to Engineering department to facilitate effective transfer of technologies from development to production.
• Set and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during processing to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality.
• Work closely with Human Resources to train and mentor supervisors and managers to meet company goals and objectives.
• Improve cost performance of operations areas and ensure proper scanning and mechanisms are used for responsible cost reporting and accountability.
• Ensure safety regulations and policy procedures are followed and enforced by personnel.
• Review plans and confer with research or support staff to develop new products or processes.
• Coordinate or recommend procedures for facility or equipment maintenance or modification, including machine replacement.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are fairly and consistently administered throughout all operational areas.
• Encourage employee suggestion or involvement programs.
• Provide incidental duties as required, including hands-on shop duties.
• Supervise direct reports and shop floor employees to ensure a safe working environment in line with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate with Maintenance department on equipment/repair priorities.
• Manage and oversee recycle processes and equipment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing and leadership roles.
• Cellular manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration preferred, or Six Sigma, APICS certification.
• Proficient computer skills with intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.

Skills

• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Business Acumen – Ability to grasp and use business concepts and metrics (throughput, productivity, efficiency, scrap, cost analysis).
• Coaching and Development – Ability to provide guidance and feedback to strengthen knowledge/skill areas.
• Oral and Written Communication – Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Conflict Resolution – Ability to handle antagonistic situations.
• Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions following company procedures.
• Delegating Responsibility – Ability to allocate authority/task responsibility appropriately.
• Judgment – Ability to formulate sound decisions using available information.
• Leadership – Ability to influence others effectively and make responsible decisions.
• Management Skills – Ability to organize and direct oneself and supervise others.
• Problem Solving – Ability to find solutions or proactively deal with work-related problems.
• Self-Confident – Comfortable making decisions independently.
• Time Management – Ability to organize and complete work within deadlines.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefit package upon completion of 30 days of employment. Full details available on the company website.