Job Description

Job Title: Production Manager

Job Classification: Exempt/Full-Time (100% onsite)

Reports to: President

The Production Manager role at Toolcraft is an opportunity to use your dynamic personality to influence and lead at the single plant location in Germantown, WI (40 total employees with an average of 11 years of tenure). Your strong execution mindset will ensure success as a key member of the leadership team. This leadership position will drive the discipline of SQDC (safety, quality, delivery, continuous improvement), to grow top line revenue growth and bottom-line profitability. You will develop and implement long and short-term strategic plans and drive significant plant Key Performance Indicator (KPI) improvements, while partnering closely with the Executive team.

Operational Excellence & Effective Problem Solving

• Set and achieve short and long-term SQDC and financial objectives by developing actionable strategies and tactics aligned with Company vision.

• Schedule manufacturing flow to maximize shop floor resources

• Ensure accountability and enable the predictability of the outcomes of the plant. Determine root cause of delivery, quality or other issues quickly and effectively implement counter measures.

• Lead and drive a continuous improvement mindset, to improve productivity and drive employee engagement.

• Establish and sustain strong plant floor visual and daily management, problem solving methodologies

• Live Company values – Authenticity, Do the Right Thing, Grit, and Humility.

P&L Leadership -

• Ability to work as a member of the leadership team to communicate and drive the strategic vision and growth of the business.
• Work closely with the Executive team on Operations Strategy.
• Responsible for synthesizing action plans, timelines and budgets for project and product goals and adjusting these plans accordingly to effectively respond to changing demands of the business.

Talent Management

• Develop a high-performance team by engaging, coaching, and developing team members, and by driving accountability and ownership at all levels. Build a team where all employees are top talent, have a growth mindset and live our core values.
• Overall responsibility for Production, Quality, Shipping & Receiving, Safety & Maintenance, and Order Processing.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5+ years of management or operational leadership experience

• 5+ years of demonstrated success within the machining industry.

• Proficient knowledge of the manufacturing process and ability to read mechanical blueprints.

• Proven successful applications of software tools including ERP, Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Strong operational and leadership acumen

• Critical thinking skills to properly identify problem areas & potential solutions.

• Demonstrates Authenticity, Do the Right Thing, Grit & Humility

Benefits Summary:

Benefits include Health and Dental Insurance, Life and STD insurance, HSA contribution, PTO, holiday pay, 401(K) match, and profit sharing.

About Toolcraft:

Toolcraft Machining is an ISO9001:2015 certified, ITAR registered, family owned machining company founded in 1960. We specialize in CNC machining of low volume, complex precision components for multiple industries including aerospace, mining, defense, and power generation.

At Toolcraft Machining, we strive to have a world-class culture. We demonstrate our passion for Empowering People to Win Together through training, communication, and teamwork. A career at Toolcraft Machining means joining our family where we take pride in our core values of Grit, Humility, Authenticity and Doing the Right Thing. Community events, golf outings, potlucks, and holiday parties are just a few examples of how we build our Toolcraft Machining community.

EEOC Statement:

Toolcraft Machining, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.

Toolcraft Machining Inc ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI & Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Please contact us if you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities.

You should be proficient in:

• Blueprint Reading
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• ISO 9001 Certification Experience
• Scheduling Experience
• High-level Operations Analysis
• Recruiting and Training Experience
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Microsoft Excel
• Leadership / People Management

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• ERP Software