Coating Manager

About the Organization

Guhring is a world‑class manufacturer of round shank cutting tools for the metalworking industry, also a provider of top‑quality coating, reconditioning, and tool management services. More than a century of expertise in cutting tool manufacturing, combined with powerful R&D resources, places Guhring at the forefront of technical innovations in cutting tools.

Schedule

Full‑Time, Shift Days

Summary of Position

Under the direction of the Director of Operations, provide leadership and manage the daily manufacturing operations of the Coating Division to achieve the established goals for monthly output, quality, efficiency, on‑time delivery, customer support, and continuous improvement of processes, budget, and profitability.

Principal Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate schedule for jobs to be run during the shifts.
• Make necessary decisions to maintain efficient workflow and productivity.
• Coordinate production activities or outside vendors; prioritize and adjust as needed to avoid manufacturing delays.
• Make employees aware of the importance of time well spent as an asset and the costs associated with material waste, machine downtime, and excessive start‑up or setup delays.
• Generate a daily production report that accurately reflects all activity and the current status of all open orders.
• Communicate with upper management, supervisors and lead workers about problems/concerns regarding workers, equipment scheduling, etc.
• Monitor supplies and consumable purchases to ensure they meet job order and inventory demands on a regular basis.
• Develop and administer methods to reduce scrap; apply “5 why” procedure to determine and write appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintain company standards for quality and productivity.
• Review daily reports and communicate efficiencies and corrective actions with employees as needed.
• Maintain safe working conditions and cleanliness of work areas for a professional image at all times.
• Establish work rules and area restrictions that promote safe methods of machinery operation and material or stock handling.
• Coordinate, monitor and document the training of new employees; maintain training records, evaluate ongoing training needs of workers.
• Provide technical support as needed.
• Prepare employee performance evaluations; conduct formal reviews with employees; recommend appropriate salary adjustments.
• Develop and maintain positive employee relations and ensure open lines of communication with employees.
• Enforce company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate, manage and implement procedures from the Germany coating department.
• Approve vacation schedules and other employee requests for time away from work and assist in developing appropriate work schedules for the coming weeks and determining overtime.