Sr. Manufacturing Manager

About the role

The Sr. Manufacturing Manager oversees and implements activities in the Print head manufacturing production areas to meet production, quality, and cost objectives. The role is based in the Lebanon, NH manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Plans and prioritizes production schedules for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts based on demand, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.
• Administers and ensures adherence to production process procedures.
• Coordinates activities with other operating groups.
• Makes budgetary recommendations regarding expenditures and labor.
• Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas.
• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure efficient operation.
• Creates and publishes metrics and goals to measure and improve quality, productivity, and other performance indicators.
• Educates employees on troubleshooting techniques, statistical process control, and continuous improvement methodology.
• Trains employees for all production activities.
• Helps drive the training function towards Continuous Improvement (C/I) goals.
• Coordinates activities of support personnel in manufacturing engineering, material planning, scheduling, quality, and maintenance.
• Establishes workmanship guidelines for all production personnel.
• Ensures compliance to all guidelines, standards, procedures, and work rules.
• Communicates performance and conduct expectations and conducts formal performance reviews.
• Aids employees in developing skills and addressing performance issues.
• Makes effective use of the company's disciplinary procedure when necessary.
• Selects and onboards new employees as required by business needs.
• Promotes safety rules and utilizes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Trained in proper handling of chemicals and hazardous waste.
• May have responsibility for the Equipment Technical Services Team (Maintenance).
• Performs other activities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of related experience.
• 15+ years of related manufacturing experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to administer policies fairly and equitably.
• Strong administrative, budgetary, and record-keeping skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools and practices.
• Experience in print head, printer assembly, or related areas.
• Strong technical background in electromechanical systems.
• Familiarity with tolerancing and statistics.
• Understanding of environmental and OSHA standards.
• Equipment maintenance and repair practices.

Skills

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and SAP.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively and manage teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing and clean room environment.

Benefits

Competitive wages, generous benefits package, and a friendly, dynamic working environment.

Pay

Details on pay structure not specified in the job description.

Schedule

Details on shift schedule not specified in the job description.