Manufacturing Manager
Our Manufacturing Operations Manager directs, maintains, and oversees execution of assembly, manufacturing, and production activities for the manufacturing plant which includes safety, yield, productivity, labor, cost, production schedule, quality, continuous process improvements to meet established business goals. Plans and coordinates efficient and economical manufacturing activities through Production Supervisors and provides quality levels and service that exceed the customer’s expectations. Responsible for driving key initiatives to ensure cost reduction, inventory management, delivery performance, and key performance indicator (KPI) targets are met. This will be an onsite position at our North Wales, PA facility.
What will you be doing?
Oversee and manage plant manufacturing activities to ensure safety, quality, cost, and morale to meet and exceed customer and Company requirements.
- Develop and direct all activities within the Plant manufacturing operations and maintain a manufacturing system which best supports production activities.
- Develop and implement strategies to ensure that objectives for manufacturing are successfully achieved.
- Assure coordination and integration of workflow, timely production, conformance to budgets, and proper utilization of personnel, skills, machines, equipment and facilities.
- Support production control activities including maintaining the proper working inventory process and creating the production schedule as needed.
- Supervise and coordinate the various programs essential to manufacturing procedures such as training, safety, environmental, housekeeping, work simplification, cost reduction, quality improvement, etc.
- Establish and encourage a culture that promotes quality in all aspects of the manufacturing operations.
- Ensure all products conform with quality and delivery specifications as well as customer expectations.
- Plan and implement quality programs and checks (PDCA) to identify and problem solve bottleneck processes.
- Support development of procedures compliant with ISO9001 and ISO14001.
- Plan and organize layouts for line changes due to volume changes or workforce reductions.
- Confer with General Manager and customer service personnel regarding scheduling problems or delays, and quality issues.
- Participate in all planning and research for future projects involving the use of the production facilities.
- Assist in timely development of new products by coordinating manufacturing operations; quickly resolve competing functional area needs and maintain a participative and cooperative team effort.
- Review launch products and provide direction for successful launch.
- Identify potential equipment related quality problems during the start-up trials and normal operations.
Assist the General Manager in the development and management of manufacturing annual plan, budget, operating and capital expense budgets, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), operating efficiency, and cost control.
- Assist with development of the manufacturing area annual plan and budget aligned with plant and corporate goals as the foundation to keep the plant moving in a safe, quality conscious, and efficient upward trend.
- Administer annual plans that incorporate safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction, and employee morale including adjusting achieve targets.
- Support and/or coordinate major manufacturing projects such as expansion of facilities, acquisitions and installation of capital equipment, manufacturing layout changes, etc. to the best economic advantage.
- Support all equipment’s capital expense projects to improve manufacturing reliability and robustness.
- In conjunction with Engineering, research new equipment and recommend changes or replacement.
- Review and plan headcount monthly for labor cost control and PEFF (production efficiency).
- Recommend increase and/or decrease in labor to meet scheduling requirements in a cost-efficient manner to include making recommendations/decisions on overtime and use of temporary help.
- Ensure manufacturing area goals are met and kept on track.
- Review and track posted daily, weekly, and monthly goals (including KPI targets and results), spot potential problems, and lead in formulating and implementing short-term and long-term countermeasures and solutions.
- Oversee the monthly reporting documents that are finalized for the assigned manufacturing area(s), ensuring accuracy and completion. Report on monthly reports with targets.
- Lead management discussions and planning sessions to help formulate cost reduction, product improvement, and problem-solving activities, and present operational performance daily/weekly.
- Implement short- and long-term corrective actions for manufacturing problems. Perform shop floor audits to assess and improve process control and 5S condition.
- Lead manufacturing supervision in utilizing techniques to standardize processes/methods and to identify manufacturing problems and eliminate waste.
- Drive and achieve sustained continuous improvement activities and results using Lean, Six Sigma, and other tools.
- Through motivating techniques and delegation of authority to subordinate manufacturing staff, coordinate and guide activities in the areas of manufacturing, Lean, housekeeping/5S, quality enhancements, staffing, training, employee relations, and other related activities.
- Direct and supervise production supervisors in accordance with operational policies to meet budget and targets.
- Provide direction and motivation to Production Supervisors focusing on safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, cost reduction, safety and health, and morale.
- Personally interview and select, with assistance from the General Manager, personnel to fill departmental positions.
- Train and assist subordinates in the proper handling of responsibilities.
- Establish department programs which support cross training, acquisition of multiple skills, teamwork, and cooperation in group problem solving.
- Ensure further development of employees through performance evaluation, development of training plans, feedback, coaching, and cascade training. Update employee training matrix and schedule any training needed.
- Participate in monthly meetings with employees to communicate state of business.
- Develop and maintain positive team member relations centered on mutual trust, dignity, respect, fairness, consistency, two-way communication, teamwork, and harmony. In conjunction with Human Resources, participate in employee complaint/grievance meetings.
- Promote and support community and employee engagement initiatives.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise employees in the responsible area for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Also directly supervises non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Operations Management; Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering; Supply Chain; Business Administration; or related field.
- 7-10+years of manufacturing (i.e., assembly, cutting, machining, fabrication, welding, painting, etc.) experience.
- 5+years of progressively responsible manufacturing supervision/management experience.
- Practical experience applying Lean and Total Quality Production System (TQPS) principles in a manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of, and practical work experience with, manufacturing industry equipment, processes, and production systems.
- Working knowledge and experience with manufacturing and production KPIs/Analytics including the Production Efficiency (PEFF) system preferred.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and integrated computer programs and/or applications.
- Ability to use a personal computer utilizing spreadsheet and word processing software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
- Advanced skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint preferred.
- Lean Six Sigma certification and/or Project Management certification is a plus.
