Production Shift Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Production Shift Manager

Interested in getting in at the ground floor of a new, disruptive company attacking an important multi-billion-dollar problem? Accelsius is developing revolutionary direct-to-chip cooling technology applicable in the data center, in 5G edge deployments, and in embedded applications such as electric vehicles.

Accelsius is looking for an experienced Production Shift Manger to lead 1st shift new product manufacturing and assembly output operations and associated shift direct labor personnel. This position will report directly to the Vice President of Mfg Operations and the right candidate will have strong thought leadership, execution and influencing skills alongside applicable experience.

Role Responsibilities:

• Hiring of shift employees to meet production ramp targets.

• Leading shift direct reports and support personnel in achieving daily production targets, goals, and/or manufacturing initiatives.

• Mentoring and oversight of training & certification of shift employees & direct reports.

• Establishing work instructions, task workflows, and work break-down processes to help achieve stable performance on all quality, on-time delivery, cycle time, and cost targets.

• Meeting all customer order quantity and delivery dates when/as committed.

• Driving shift-based projects and improvements in support of best-known methods of lean manufacturing and six sigma quality.

• Establishing shift and individual performance management measures and processes.

• Reporting and communicating shift progress on all key performance indicators.

• Elevating morale and employee participation through regular interaction, communication, and positive engagements with all employees.

Qualifications for this role include:

• Demonstrated strategic, tactical, and diverse thought leadership

• Ability to lead and manage through ambiguity and rapid changes

• Background in lean manufacturing principles, six sigma quality, production efficiency analysis, and operations excellence continuous improvement methodologies

• Excellent leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization

• Manufacturing, assembly, or production systems startup experience a plus

• Must bring curiosity, a willingness to be hands-on, professionalism, a positive attitude and a focus on problem solving to the role

• Bachelor degree in business, management, engineering, sciences, or related field

• 4+ yrs of related experience leading direct labor or hourly employees preferred

Accelsius offers a competitive salary with equity, a full range of benefits including medical and dental, 401K, and flexible PTO.

The position is based in Austin, Texas.

Accelsius does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Accelsius encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.