Manager, Production

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry. The company leads the industry in volume production, reduced lead-times and just-in-time manufacturing. Hitchiner produces castings in hundreds of different alloys for a broad spectrum of global markets and customers that include the leaders in the automotive, aerospace, and other industries.

We offer an enriching environment where learning and growing become part of your career. Hitchiner is dedicated to fostering the professional growth and development of our employees. We offer upward mobility and internal promotions.

Responsible for day-to-day production of one or more departments, supervising, motivating and supporting employees daily, applying a team approach and maintaining open communication. Oversees assigned production activities to ensure overall quality and to ensure manufacturing processes run smoothly and cost-effectively, delivering products on time.

Prime Responsibilities And Major Factors In Evaluating Performance

• Supports manufacturing schedules as required, meeting customer commitments and on-time deliveries.
• Coordinates and manages the manufacturing efforts of multiple departments, which may include but is not limited to any of the following: wax operations, shell production, casting, pre-finishing, finishing operations and shipping with a dedication to synchronous flow of product.
• Supports programs to meet all cost and safety goals.
• Maintains all department costs within budget.
• Manages the effectiveness of the production supervisory team, driving initiatives to maintain efficient production of a variety of investment castings.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a variety of performance measures.
• Conducts performance appraisals of subordinates and provides guidance on career development and growth.
• Ensures compliance with Company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Forecasts labor requirements, recommended equipment or layout changes, production methods or material-handling procedures.
• Maintains balanced work load in all cost centers and with minimum inventory levels.
• Ensures that all activities and operations are performed in compliance with the Company’s Code of Conduct.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May be required to participate in cost saving activities including, Safety Initiatives, 6-S Initiatives, Kaizen Events and/or Overall Productivity Improvement Events.
• Must maintain a serious bias for cost reduction.
  
  

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• Candidate must have an Associate’s Degree in a technical or business-related discipline and 5-7 years of related manufacturing experience. A Bachelor’s Degree will further enhance ability to achieve requirements.
• Previous experience working in the investment castings industry is required.
• Previous experience working in a supervisory or management role is also required.
  
  

Benefits

Hitchiner offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Onsite state of the art Gym/Fitness Center, open 24/7 for all employees
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic and Accidental Life Insurance (company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 401K (pre-tax and ROTH) with Excellent Company Match and Immediate Vesting
• Company Profit Sharing Plan
• 3 weeks’ Vacation to start; 4 weeks’ Vacation at 5 Years; 5 weeks’ Vacation at 10 years seniority
• We set you up for success with our “Center for Excellence” onsite training center for new hires and existing employees to improve new learning and continuous growth
• Training and Educational Assistance Programs
  
  

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status. EOE/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.