Business Unit Manager

Allied Machine & Engineering, headquartered in Dover, Ohio, is a leading global manufacturer of hole making and finishing cutting tool systems. Our tooling solutions deliver the lowest cost per hole in a wide range of applications.

LOCATION: 485 W. 3rd St. Dover, OH 44622

THIS POSITION REPORTS TO: Manufacturing Manager

JOB TITLES REPORTING TO THIS POSITION: Business Unit Supervisor

Role

The Business Unit Manager position is responsible and accountable for the value stream operating metrics.  The position provides the technical trouble shooting expertise to support the manufacturing process in meeting the department goals of, Safety RFT, OTD, uptime and cost. The Business Unit Manager develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls; coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products; works with external departments to implement new products and processes that impact the value stream; works with the Business Unit Supervisors, Crew Supervisor  Lead person and Associates to achieve objectives; lead and facilitate Continuous Improvement Opportunities and Lean Six-Sigma initiatives.  The manufacturing engineer leads by example, models best practices, enforces policies and represents AMEC Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review project activities and ensure its completion within scheduled time and budget
• Monitor SPC data and ensure current processes are in control.
• Manage start-up projects, implement new equipment and processes.
• Performs process testing such as PPAP, APQP, FMEA.
• Responsible for ensuring that any new processes released to manufacturing is a capable process before accepting from any entity.

Key Accountabilities

Safety/Operations:  Update and create procedures to improve manufacturing safety and efficiency.  Develop, implement, improve and maintain processes within assigned Value Stream.  Perform root cause and failure analysis as required. Troubleshoot machining problems.

Cost Reduction: Apply engineering principles, particularly process optimization to reduce fixed and variable costs through improving efficiencies and debottlenecking.  Define, test and implement new production improvements.  Drive cost reduction initiatives by completing capital project development/implementation as Leader of the Business Unit area both Manufacturing Engineer and Project Engineer.  Manage continuous improvements by using the Continuous Improvement Opportunity List (CIOL)

Quality: Track key production parameters to improve compliance to schedule.  Implement methods and practices to reduce variation.  Determine and evaluate root causes for customer returns and non-conforming product (NCR’s).  Ensure timely and effective resolution of assigned Corrective Action and Customer Complaint tasks.  Troubleshoot operations through structured problems solving, recommend solutions then lead the implementation to resolve the issues.  Develop and implement corrective actions.  Serve as primary technical support to operators.

Personnel: Daily interface with hourly associates, cell leaders, supervisors, maintenance, supply chain, plant management, and quality personnel to facilitate communication within the manufacturing facility.  Oversee the employee training system within the value stream and perform employee training as needed.

Key Challenges

1. Maintain a positive relationship with plant and support personnel.
2. Continue to develop and learn technical skills through coursework and job assignments.
3. Ability to sell recommendations for plant acceptance.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Associates of Engineering Technology Degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in structured Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form within all levels of the organization as well as with customers, vendors, suppliers and contractors.

Preferred Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrate knowledge of CNC technology and familiarity with CNC programming.
• Utilize experience in tool and fixture design, when required.
• Manufacturing engineer in a CNC machining environment and Electromechanical or Automation experience with robotics and PLCs (3-5 years).
• Use of Quality tools within a manufacturing environment (SPC, 8D Root Cause Analysis, MSA)
• Lean/Six Sigma training and use in manufacturing environment.
• Use of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Minitab and InfinityQS Software systems.
• TOC, Six Sigma, Lean, DMAIC

Managerial/Leadership Competencies

• Ability to manage multiple projects/activities; results driven
• Timely decision making
• Effective Participation on Teams

1. Leads by example
2. Good communication skills
3. Composure and ability to manage conflicts

Technical Competencies

1. Process-oriented and ability to contribute to continuous improvement.
2. Process knowledge of CNC Machining, measurement systems and related operations.
3. Experience in the use of Quality tools.
4. Understand and employ structured problem solving and process improvement tools and techniques.
5. Project Management and team leadership

Expected Hours of Work and Travel

• This is a full-time position that supports 24/7 operations.  A flexible schedule is required with off hour’s accessibility from time to time on an as needed basis.
• Some travel is required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing 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.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and increases
• Paid time off that begins to accrue immediately
• Paid holidays
• Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance
• Clean, safe working conditions
• Climate controlled (72° year-round)
• Bonus incentive program
• 401k Plan with a generous company match
• Apprenticeship program
• Tuition assistance program

Additional Perks: 

Along with engaging work, we offer a variety of benefits to ensure your experience is both rewarding and memorable. These include: 

• Opportunities to interact with company leadership 
• Local discounts at Pulp and other area businesses

Learn more about working at Allied:

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