Job Description

This position is responsible for managing all manufacturing areas to ensure that production, quality and safety standards are achieved according to set production schedules.

Main Job Duties:

• Execute production plan through the efficient use of staffing, materials, equipment and other resources and setting production goals
• Monitor production metrics to identify and resolve issues and implement process improvements
• Participate in daily walkthroughs/field tours and communicate priorities in shift handoff meetings
• Determine staffing requirements and make recommendations to senior leadership regarding compensation, performance and shift coverage
• Coordinate equipment maintenance, turnaround, and downtime and communicate such with senior leadership
• Ensure training processes, equipment and tool requirements comply with health and safety regulations
• Coach teams on best practices, performance issues and employee relations concerns to resolve problems
• Ensure manufactured components meet engineering specifications and quality standards
• Ensure accuracy of inventory transaction according to established processes
• Monitor productivity and labor efficiency
• Provide coaching and guidance to support performance, address workplace concerns, and maintain a productive work environment
• Promote and enable cross-training and continuous improvement for all employees
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience is required

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing environment is required
• A minimum of 2 years effectively leading others is required

**Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: **

• Knowledge of ERP system is required; SAP experience is preferred
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is preferred
• Sheet metal manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills are required
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills are required
• Strong leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to supervise and manage others is required
• Ability to think strategically and tactically with a solid business acumen and understanding of multiple functional areas is required
• Must be highly collaborative, able to work effectively across functions and support an environment of innovation and creative change
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision is required
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required

You should be proficient in:

• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• ISO 9001 Certification Experience
• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Workplace Safety & EHS Management
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment