Manufacturing Manager

Job Summary

As Manufacturing Manager, you are responsible for the performance of a production team manufacturing high-performance plastic parts. Your leadership of this team, focused on CNC machining work centers and supporting secondary processes, is crucial to the overall success of MDS operations. You will work closely with the other MDS leadership to maintain high standards and achieve MDS key performance objectives while modelling MDS core values.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and prioritize workflow for your team/ work centers to meet customer requirements and delivery deadlines. Execute and manage production schedules to meet customer demand and delivery commitments.
• Provide leadership for all CNC machining operations, including setup, machining, inspection, and secondary processing activities.
• Monitor performance ensuring the achievement of MDS key performance objectives. Ensure effective communication throughout your team to ensure alignment and understanding of how they contribute to the overall goals.
• Manage resources effectively including personnel, equipment and materials. Monitor capacity and staffing levels to ensure efficient utilization of equipment and personnel.
• Management of your team, from hiring, through training, day-to-day performance, ongoing coaching/development, performance evaluation and corrective actions when necessary. Foster a culture of inclusion, engagement, empowerment and accountability.
• Lead the resolution of issues and emergencies, implementing solutions or escalating as necessary
• Drive continual improvement in quality performance and process capability. Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions related to scrap, rework, and customer quality issues.
• Support continuous improvement. Leverage data driven decisions to identify/ prioritize opportunities (equipment, processes & systems), develop and implement solutions, monitor effectiveness and impact, making adjusts as necessary. Drive improvements in machine utilization, labor efficiency, throughput, and overall operational performance.

Other Job Duties:

• Champion a culture of safety throughout manufacturing operations. Ensure compliance with all company safety procedures and regulatory requirements. Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation. Monitor and improve safety performance metrics.

Required Education and Experience:

• 10+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably within CNC machining or precision manufacturing environments.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience managing supervisors, leads, machinists, operators, and support personnel.
• Experience managing production operations in a low volume & high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of improving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity metrics.
• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems for production planning, scheduling, and operational management.

Preferred:

• Lean Manufacturing certification.
• Six Sigma certification.
• Experience machining high performance engineered plastics.
• ISO 9001 quality system experience.

Skills:

• Proficient in MS office.
• Must have a high attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling, fixturing, and manufacturing workflows.
• Must be self-directed, identifying and executing tactical plans to achieve performance objectives.
• Must also be able to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Requires the ability to read and interpret product related information such as engineering drawings, material and/ or product specifications, inspection reports, etc.
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 10 years (Required)
• Leadership: 5 years (Required)
• Machine shop management: 2 years (Required)
• ERP/ MRP system: 2 years (Required)
• Lean manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)
• Six Sigma: 2 years (Preferred)
• engineered plastics machining: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person