CNC PRODUCTION MANAGER

Job Overview

This person will manage all operations (CNC machinists and shipping and receiving - but supervisor for that area). Day to day production, troubleshooting, planning, scheduling, will manage programmers. Will manage processes and continuous improvement and daily throughput. Liaison with Sales, QC and team. #2 or #3 in company.

This person should be interested in growing and scaling all this new business. Procuring new equipment, robots, etc. Added 2 machines last two months, expected to add 2 more in the next few months.

Needs to be an excellent people leader willing and interested in mentoring, training and trusting his/her people. ERP and ISO experience would be very helpful for this person.

Position on Northside of CLT easily accessible from both interstates and outerbelt

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The production manager is accountable for providing effective leadership and line management to safely meet production goals, at targeted cost levels, while meeting customer expectations for quality and delivery. A key focus is the development of strategic and tactical plans to assure all activities are focused on continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote safe work practices and demonstrate a zero tolerance for non-compliance with safe work practices, policies and regulations
• Safely meet or exceed production targets and goals
• Provide technical machining support to the operations. Direct Preventative Maintenance.
• Support the Quality Assurance team to ensure product quality meets specifications.
• Oversee the care and maintenance of all equipment, systems and facilities, in order that all are maintained in safe, efficient operating condition, and in compliance with federal and state laws
• Oversee the hiring, orienting, and training of technical production employees on first and second shifts to ensure a competent workforce
• Oversee the procurement of new equipment and scheduling of manufacturing equipment
• Identify, lead and support continuous improvement projects
• Perform customary management and direct supervisory responsibilities, including goal setting, planning, day-to-day direction and follow-up, training and evaluation.
• Coordinate activities with sales, engineering, quality, and shipping/receiving.
• Evaluate and provide feedback to employees and others, recognizing good performance or taking corrective action when indicated

Specialized Skills and Abilities

• Operational knowledge of production and maintenance activities; including safety, productivity, quality, cost management and people
• Machining experience required, plastics machining a plus
• Working knowledge of applicable practices, procedures, policies and regulations
• Proven ability to lead a team
• Proven ability to instill accountability and manage performance based on key metrics
• Proven ability to apply knowledge and/or experience to define problems, generate alternatives and execute solutions
• Demonstrated effective communication skills
• Demonstrated effective management and supervisory skills
• Demonstrated strong customer service orientation
• Demonstrated business improvement experience (Lean / Six Sigma certification preferred)

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, engineering or technical degree preferred
• 5 -10 years’ experience in manufacturing management and/or supervision preferably in an ISO environment
• Current CNC mill and lathe experience
• Proficient in the application of Lean/Six Sigma principles preferred
• ERP experience (Syteline/INFOR experience, a plus)
• Proficient IT skills (MS Office, production scheduling, etc

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