What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Manager position at Columbia Manufacturing?
JOB SUMMARY
Manage the first and second shift manufacturing operations by supervising and planning work for assigned employees and optimizing equipment output for maximum productivity. Drive all operational activities to achieve on-time delivery while meeting all quality assurance requirements. Manage team members by establishing effective lines of communication. Provide change leadership within the business.
LOCATION: Columbia, CT
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Lead a group of skilled and unskilled manufacturing personnel and supervisory leads to safely execute day to day operations within budget, on time and defect free.
- Monitor and adjust production plans as problems arise.
- Drive safety initiatives through all manufacturing operations. Monitor the manufacturing team to ensure operations are compliant with EH&S standards.
- Monitor and improve processes through the use of LEAN and six sigma concepts.
- Understand and execute daily production schedules. Align labor resources to achieve manufacturing targets. Work with Purchasing, Engineering and Quality to solve issues that prevent schedules from being executed.
- Ensure key metrics and objectives (cost, quality and delivery) are being met and written plans are in place for improvements.
- Management of manufacturing personnel to include:
- Hiring and mentoring to effectively meet business goals and customer needs. including performance evaluations.
- Ensure a competent cross trained workforce by facilitating on-the-job training and cross training through work assignments and use of mentoring to provide learning opportunities and maximum use of equipment
- Approval of PTO and review/approval of weekly labor records.
- Use data to analyze and provide solutions to manufacturing problems.
- Schedule the maintenance of production equipment to ensure efficient operations.
- Provide manufacturing technical support to shop personnel to ensure productivity goals are being met.
- Collaborate with Sales and Engineering on new opportunities.
- Drive company initiatives within the Manufacturing organization.
- Ensure that all customer, company, and industry standards are adhered to.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualified candidate must demonstrate training ability and be able to support internal customer needs. They must be committed to quality, safety and communication and be a team player. Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills are required. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Candidate should have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and/or 10 years’ experience in a related role. Aerospace industry experience is preferred. Experience with PFMEAs and Control Plans is a plus. Must possess strong knowledge of blueprints, technical specifications, working in an ISO quality system and must be proficient with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office programs.
Columbia Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
We are a drug-free workplace and all applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and may be subject to our random drug testing program depending on where they are assigned to work.
We offer our employees a comprehensive benefit package that includes, among other benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. We also offer several options for medical insurance, dental insurance, and 401(k) plan with a Company match.