Manufacturing Operations Manager

Primary Purpose

Manages overall operations for multiple manufacturing departments and is responsible for the effective and successful management of a safety-first culture, quality control, labor, and productivity.

Ensures safe and efficient operations under the daily priorities of Safety, Quality, Throughput, and Cost.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead a zero-injury culture through continuous improvement and employee engagement
• Maintain daily contacts and teamwork to foster trust and ultimately, a larger group of active problem-solvers
• Design and implement plans for the effective use of material and labor resources to achieve manufacturing targets to achieve throughput, and cost objectives
• Supervise the operations of manufacturing personnel to ensure a manufacturing process is within budget and on time
• Oversee the hiring, orienting, and training of technical production employees to ensure a competent workforce
• Conduct studies and research to discover a more effective approach to production
• Ensure operations comply with health and safety standards
• Schedule the maintenance of production equipment and machines to ensure efficient operations
• Analyze and provide solutions to manufacturing challenges or problems
• Participate in quality-based functions to support Root Cause Corrective Action
• Conduct assessments to identify mechanical and procedural limitations that minimize work efficiency
• Monitor and control the production process to ensure compliance to Process Control requirements and the documentation of changes through a robust Process Change Committee
• Review and develop personnel performance to prepare individuals for promotion
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Work on/participate in special projects as needed or assigned by senior leadership

Minimum Knowledge, Qualifications, And Experience

• Pull production methodologies
• Proficient computer skills and experience with applications such as the Microsoft Suite
• Managing team and individual performance and providing effective feedback
• Coaching team members to encourage individual problem-solving
• Work on well-scoped projects from beginning to end
• Convey concise written and verbal communication
• Lead teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Science, or Engineering
• Casting experience preferred

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of related manufacturing experience
• A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment. Safety glasses and safety shoes are required in most areas of the plant.

Schedule

Day shift; Monday-Friday

Pay

Salaried position

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Company paid life insurance

Benefits

• Other great benefits

Qualifications

• Lean and/or continuous improvement knowledge required
• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Business, Science, or Engineering
• Casting experience preferred
• Preferred 5 years of related manufacturing experience
• Preferred A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience

Skills

• Leading a zero-injury culture through continuous improvement and employee engagement
• Maintaining daily contacts and teamwork to foster trust and ultimately, a larger group of active problem-solvers
• Designing and implementing plans for the effective use of material and labor resources to achieve manufacturing targets to achieve throughput, and cost objectives
• Supervising the operations of manufacturing personnel to ensure a manufacturing process is within budget and on time
• Overseeing the hiring, orienting, and training of technical production employees to ensure a competent workforce
• Conducting studies and research to discover a more effective approach to production
• Ensuring operations comply with health and safety standards
• Scheduling the maintenance of production equipment and machines to ensure efficient operations
• Analyzing and providing solutions to manufacturing challenges or problems
• Participating in quality-based functions to support Root Cause Corrective Action
• Conducting assessments to identify mechanical and procedural limitations that minimize work efficiency
• Monitoring and controlling the production process to ensure compliance to Process Control requirements and the documentation of changes through a robust Process Change Committee
• Reviewing and developing personnel performance to prepare individuals for promotion

Benefits

• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Work on/participate in special projects as needed or assigned by senior leadership

Qualifications

• Preferred Lean and/or continuous improvement knowledge
• Preferred Pull production methodologies
• Preferred Proficient computer skills and experience with applications such as the Microsoft Suite
• Preferred Managing team and individual performance and providing effective feedback
• Preferred Coaching team members to encourage individual problem-solving
• Preferred Work on well-scoped projects from beginning to end
• Preferred Convey concise written and verbal communication
• Preferred Leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Business, Science, or Engineering
• Preferred Casting experience
• Preferred 5 years of related manufacturing experience
• Preferred 3 years supervisory experience

Qualifications

• U.S. person status is required for this position to comply with the Arms Export Control and Export Administration Act.
• Congressional certification is not required for this position.
• Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.

Congressional certification is not required for this position.