Manufacturing Manager

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Manufacturing Manager is a leadership position with responsibility for direction and management of a manufacturing operation.  Supervises and coordinates activities of production workers engaged in production activities. Demonstrated strength in interpersonal skills and team building.  Must use tact, diplomacy, and candor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Manage customer relations, daily requirements and long term planning for operations.
2. Coordinate activities with other management personnel.  Must have broad view of the business and be willing to coordinate efforts in other areas as required.
3. Ensure process optimization, quality and product line profitability.
4. Must direct and assist the manufacturing team to ensure timely and successful introduction of new products.
5. Keep management apprised of progress and obstacles that constrain attainment of company objectives.  More importantly, must be able to offer proposals for overcoming said obstacles.
6. Must possess and exhibit good communication and leadership skills along with a good working knowledge of personnel practices including recruitment, professional development initiatives, goal setting, performance improvement planning, and administration of shop rules and regulations.  Tact and diplomacy are essential.
7. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
8. Determine and monitor departmental budget.
9. Attend and participate in production planning meetings.
10. Assists in interviewing, hiring, and training employees; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
11. Total awareness of the plant policies and environment as it pertains to the safety of other employees, operation of equipment, handling of equipment/materials, and visitors required.
12. Responsible for manpower planning.
13. Critical to driving waste out of our production system through Lean and quality initiatives. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Operations or Engineering and/or 5-7 years directly related experience in a contract manufacturing metal and assembly environment.  Must have practical knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems. Lean and 6 Sigma experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SCOPE:

Directly supervises employees in all production areas and may directly supervise Production Supervisors.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

COMPETENCIES:

Action-Orientated –Enjoys working hard, is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.

Dealing with Ambiguity –Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up I the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.

Command Skills –Relishes leading; takes unpopular stand if necessary; encourages direct and tough debate but isn’t afraid to end it and move on; is looked to for direction in a crisis; faces adversity head on; energized by tough challenges.

Confronting Direct Reports –Deals with problem direct reports firmly and in a timely manner; doesn’t allow problems to fester; regularly reviews performance and holds timely discussions; can make negative decisions when all other efforts fail; deals effectively with troublemakers.

Fairness to Direct Reports –Treats direct reports equitably; acts fairly; has candid discussions; doesn’t have hidden agenda; doesn’t give preferential treatment.