Manufacturing Manager

About the Role

The Manufacturing Manager will report to the Plant Manager and manage activities of manufacturing cells, including Plastics and Assembly areas, to achieve key performance metrics through maximum efficiency consistent with profit, quality, personnel, and safety objectives of the division.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop shift cell leaders/supervisors, including performance reviews
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance schedules and procedures
• Monitor, track, and drive accountability for key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Develop short-term and long-term plans for process improvements
• Coordinate first time tool-runs, perform rigorous mold try-outs, and start up full-scale production
• Active in the review of machine safety and corrective measures
• Establish quality standards as related to materials
• Establish, document, verify, and maintain optimum processing parameters and establish upper and lower control limits for process monitoring system
• Promote and sustain employee engagement initiatives that foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture focused on operational excellence
• Demonstrate servant leadership by helping employees and ITW reach their full potential
• Actively communicate with plant personnel to improve quality and efficiency in production
• Work with management in establishing strategic plans for continued process improvement
• Monitor and understand new technologies to improve quality and efficiency
• Perform quality tasks as per TS16949 Quality Program
• Follow all safety guidelines and assist as needed in other areas of manufacturing
• Other tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree (prefer technical field of study) and/or comparable work experience
• 3-5 years of experience in plastic injection molding manufacturing environment (including processing, material fundamentals, automation experience, molding machine and tool experience)
• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement, and performance metrics
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, quality, and operational excellence

Skills

• Strong change management and continuous improvement leadership
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across functions
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Good computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.