Operations Manager - Machining

About the role

Provide technical support to ensure production goals of the organization are met. Lead the Machining Division resources (staff and equipment) to sustain daily operations. May suggest or implement equipment purchases, modifications, or calibration changes to improve productivity or reduce production costs. Collaborate with Supervisors, Leads, Machinists, Operators, and Shipping.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation of the Machining Division
• Troubleshoot department processes to obtain optimal process parameters
• Ensure cycle times, yield, part quality, and deliverables meet or exceed company strategies to reduce overall production costs
• Oversee department Leads, Operators, and Programmers on all shifts in all departments within the division
• Develop team members through training or education to increase skill levels and job knowledge
• Collaborate with Scheduling and Customer Service to deliver according to commitment dates
• Make recommendations for proper staffing levels to maintain current workload
• Create, review, and update work instructions for all areas within the division
• Understand and support Department budget objectives in terms of spending and overtime
• Perform performance reviews for direct reports according to DEMGY Pacific’s review process
• Support production-based KPI measurements
• Research and recommend upgrades to workspaces, equipment, and technology
• Explore opportunities for automation in the production environment
• Assist leadership in decisions regarding payroll, hiring, termination, and discipline of direct reports
• Uphold and comply with Demgy’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
• Follow safety policies and contribute to the success of the company’s environmental, health & safety program
• Maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers in all departments
• Maintain accurate documentation as required, following Demgy Pacific’s document and record control procedures
• Ensure housekeeping within the department is properly maintained
• Follow Demgy 5S program (workstation organization/locations maintained)
• Follow policies outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor

Requirements

• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience required
• 3-5 years of proven communication and organizational skills to effectively coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others in a manufacturing environment
• 5+ years of CNC Programmer experience preferred
• 5+ years of Machinist experience required
• Experience in providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring CNC Machine Operators and Machinists
• Understanding of ERP systems and inventory control processes
• Aerospace experience is a plus

Skills

• Strong communication skills (oral and written), and ability to work well within a team and cross-functionally with other departments
• High degree of professionalism
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and proven ability in project management
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to cooperate and interact with a variety of team members in a complex environment
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word; ERP, MRP/ERP
• Understanding of Lean and 5S; able to participate on Improvement Projects (Kaizen)
• Demonstrated manufacturing and leadership experience
• Exceptional skills in organizational awareness, service orientation, commitment and deadline focus, self-confidence, and initiative

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, talk, and hear
• Routinely operate a motor vehicle
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Location: Demgy Pacific, LLC, Tacoma, WA