Manufacturing Manager

About the Role

Plans, directs, and coordinates the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications. Reviews processing schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, or duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints. Supervises the daily operation of a machine shop, repair/fabrication facility, and electronic or mechanical assembly personnel in the repair and/or manufacturing of mechanical systems, fabrication of engineering models and assemblies, and other hardware in accordance with engineering specifications, quality requirements, within cost/budget restraints, and on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Maintain departmental day-to-day production activities, monitor and prioritize workflow and schedules.
• Supervise production staff and provide technical direction.
• Assist in hiring, training, and reviewing performance of staff.
• Ensure product compliance with customer standards and fulfillment goals.
• Ensure the safe use of equipment and schedule regular maintenance.
• Check production output according to specifications.
• Submit reports on performance and progress.
• Coordinate and monitor manufacturing projects from initiation through delivery.
• Identify and allocate project resources; ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Resolve issues and contribute to business unit/area development.
• Monitor and maintain department productivity and budgets.
• Ensure effective employee relations; provide employee coaching and development.
• Make employment decisions and resolve employee issues through problem resolution.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas.
• Work to continuously improve in all areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience and Education: 2-4 years of relevant experience. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Technical Skills:

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Knowledge in a variety of mechanic skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines.
• Knowledge of location and proper use of maintenance/facilities, tooling, supplies, and equipment.
• Able to read and interpret schematics and blueprints.
• Comfortable operating heavy equipment and power tools.
• Forklift certification.
• Mastery of basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions).
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, etc.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Understand and obey safety requirements.
• Commitment to keeping the work area clean and free of debris.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs or more.
• Frequently required to handle; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, as well as reach with hands and arms for extended periods of time.
• Regular, reliable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the role.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervision is usually limited to a small function or subset of a function (unit, section, etc.). Responsibilities include assigning work, directing efforts, or providing technical guidance. Little to no responsibility for employment decisions.

Travel Required

Occasional.