Manager, Manufacturing - Swing Shift

Proactively promotes a safe work environment. Maintains a high level of awareness to quality as it applies to process and product. Participates in root cause analysis to develop methods to examine and reduce defects. Actively encourages and fosters continuous improvement philosophies and methodologies. From both a strategic and tactical perspective, plans, organizes, directs, and sustains all assigned manufacturing processes and procedures in a vertically integrated, high-mix, high-volume manufacturing environment. Collaborates cross functionally and interdepartmentally to meet and/or exceed company goals and objectives. Develops, implements, and sustains company and departmental measures and metrics to meet and/or exceed customer requirements. Optimizes current manufacturing processes and develops pathways for more efficient and cost-effective manufacturing operations. Proficient in all facets of manufacturing including, machining, special processing, assembly, packaging, and shipping. Knowledge of demand planning, supply and production scheduling. Possesses the ability to analyze supply and demand, production capacity, yield, and rate to maintain on-time delivery. Working knowledge of MRP and ERP systems is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains the right to operate as it applies to safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
• Analyzes, executes, and sustains robust manufacturing processes to consistently meet quality and on-time delivery requirements.
• Exhibits a commitment to the inspiration, development, and mentorship of employees and peers in support of company culture, 6S, Visual Management, Continuous Improvement, and Lean Six Sigma philosophies and methodologies.
• Develops, implements, and sustains standardized manufacturing measures and metrics to maintain favorable operational targets as applied to cost, labor and equipment utilization, on-time delivery, productivity, rate, and yield. 
• Consistently reviews manufacturing and operational data to identify and resolve equipment, process, and quality opportunities to optimize production, increase delivery performance, and reduce operational delays.
• Develops and/or revises standardized operational work practices to ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards, quality requirements, and production efficiency.
• Possesses a keen understanding of customer and industry requirements as it applies to quality, lot control, and materials/inventory management.
• Collaborates and engages Sales/Marketing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance in the development/improvement of new/existing equipment, product, and/or process.
• Demonstrates a high level of communication and transparency at all levels of the organization and reports data and information on a regular and timely basis.
• Assures policies, procedures and other documentation are followed.
• Report immediately all suspicious and hazardous conditions.
• Understand and observe all safety guidelines and assure quality and safety by complying with all appropriate CB policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining clean, orderly, and hazard-free work areas.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, be a self-starter and be detail oriented.  
• Other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ability to manage, lead, and coordinate a team of employees with rapidly changing priorities.
• High level of proficiency and understanding of various manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Develops solutions and alternatives to problems.
• Responsible for safety and welfare of employees within the department.
• Ability to troubleshoot most any problems dealing with processes or production.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and quality.
• Use and be familiar with measuring tools, interpret visual aids and blueprints and must be able to perform shop math.
• Computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office to include Excel, Word, Outlook, and the ability to write routine reports and send correspondence.
• Ability to write and read English.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, employee groups, and others.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in, Engineering or Operations Management, or related technical field; equivalent experience will be also considered; Master’s degree in science, business, or related technical field preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years manufacturing experience; three (3) years manufacturing supervision or management experience.
• Continuous Improvement and/or Lean Six Sigma experience. LSS Certification preferred.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Effectively communicate with employees and develop an environment of transparency, fairness, and consistency.
• Exercise exceptional conflict resolution techniques and utilize interpersonal skills to build consensus, deploy effective meetings, and build business relationships.  
• Deploy a high level of critical thinking to methodically, strategically, and collaboratively make decisions, foster teamwork, and promote innovation and learning.
• Successfully manage time and priorities in a manner that creates an environment of stability, focused direction, and consistency on the plant floor.
• Effectively exercise supervisory and administrative responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable state and federal laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Moderate to frequent lifting or moving of medium weight materials. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Use of hand/fingers regularly through shift to manipulate components, tools, etc.
• Regularly required to sit or stand for the length of shift, bend, and reach.

CLICK BOND WAY – KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Communicates respectfully to all team members, vendors, and visitors.
• Models a positive attitude.
• Actively listens to others and supports the team environment.
• Asks questions and learns from mistakes.
• Executes tasks with minimal errors and in a timely and efficient manner.
• Attendance is consistent and meets or exceeds company standards.

Click Bond is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information or any other protected classification.

Click Bond complies with federal and state disability laws. Click Bond will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Nancy Rodriguez, Director, People Operations at 775.885.8000 ext. 1245 or email: Nancy.rodriguez@clickbond.com