Machine Shop Manager

You will work closely with the team to coordinate production schedules, allocate resources, and monitor progress to meet company goals Your role will be crucial in maintaining a smooth and streamlined production flow while ensuring that all safety and quality requirements are adhered to Team Leadership and Work Allocation: Manage a dynamic team, including CNC and manual machinists, machinery assemblers, and production office staff, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes efficiency, quality and maximum productivity Organize and supervise production workflows, collaborating closely with the team to drive efficiency, boost productivity, and achieve cost reductions Assign daily work orders to all production direct labor to ensure optimal utilization of resources, including workforce capacities, equipment availability, and vendor coordination Supply Chain Optimization: Lead end-to-end supply chain management, orchestrating seamless coordination from material procurement to equipment assembly and testing Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance operational efficiency and minimize waste Plan, coordinate, and direct all production activities to achieve on-time shipment and customer delivery of high-quality parts and systems Oversee production planning, scheduling, and purchasing function, managing internal work, raw material ordering, and outsourced operations Ensure efficient and economical production at the lowest cost while maintaining high-quality standards, meeting volume requirements, adhering to inventory targets, and achieving production schedules and delivery dates Problem Solving and Collaboration: Address production problems and collaborate with design engineers to enhance product manufacturability Workflow Analysis and Downtime Reduction: Analyze and plan plant workflow, including machinery placement (work cells), to improve manufacturing efficiency Implement robust monitoring mechanisms to track progress, identify bottlenecks, and proactively take measures to exceed company goals Minimize downtime by coordinating maintenance and repair services, ensuring adherence to operator maintenance procedures and schedules Employee Development and Skills Enhancement: Manage employee development, nurturing skills and preparing team members for future job assignments Compliance and Quality Assurance: Support quality assurance and initiate initiatives for scrap and waste reduction Qualifications Bachelor of Science Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent degree or experience 5-10 years of experience supervising or managing in a CNC machining manufacturing environment Working knowledge of production machinery and machining processes Working knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (interpretation of engineering detail drawings) Prior machining experience, CNC programming or CAD-CAM knowledge beneficial Prior experience with Lean Manufacturing principles Proficiency using MRP and similar computer based technologies in a production-manufacturing environment Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality standards Ability to lead, motivate and positively influence production workforce personnel Must have prior Supervisory experiences of direct labor production employees Must be able to organize work and effectively use MRP system and available resources to achieve customer delivery requirements #J-18808-Ljbffr Atlas Gunworks