Manufacturing Manager

Manufacturing Manager

301 ENTERPRISE DRIVE - PHILIPSBURG, PA 16866

Overview

Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Day Education Level: 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage: Negligible Category: Management

Description

General Summary:

This position will be accountable for meeting manufacturing objectives such as OTD, labor and equipment efficiencies, quality, and safety. Establishing the manufacturing plan, priorities, monitoring progress, appraising results, and implementing corrective actions as needed. Also accountable for employee development, meeting production schedule, driving 5S and equipment maintenance, and ensuring quality and on time requirements are met.

Education and/or Experience:

• Technical Degree and 3-5 years experience in manufacturing
• Problem solving skills utilizing Lean and/or 6 sigma tools
• Experience with Injection molding, PLC programming, or CNC programming a plus

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Faster-than-average pace; ability to learn quickly, thoroughly, and in detail
• Must have very strong change management skills
• Previous experience in manufacturing environment in a significant leadership role
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage with P&L and other operational metrics
• Detail oriented with a pragmatic approach when it comes to planning, budgets, & financials
• Experienced with ERP systems for planning and job management. Word/Excel/PowerPoint skills required.
• Hands-on and resourceful
• Competitive within a highly ethical and disciplined framework
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, fosters and thrives in a team environment
• Passionate, clear, effective and open communicator (written & verbal)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and lead all manufacturing areas and provide operators/technicians and shift supervisors with direction and priorities on daily, weekly, and monthly tasks to drive OTD
• Optimize production sequencing and resource allocation to ensure 95% OTD
• Identify and drive process improvements utilizing troubleshooting skills to optimize quality and efficiency
• Drive 5S, equipment maintenance, safety, and employee training /development
• Manage MRB and inventory levels, consistently driving continuous improvement in both areas to meet or exceed metrics
• Ability to start up and shutdown entire physical plant
• Responsible for coaching, training, and disciplining employees
• Facilities Manager backup

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• Technical Degree and 3-5 years experience in manufacturing
• Problem solving skills utilizing Lean and/or 6 sigma tools
• Experience with Injection molding, PLC programming, or CNC programming a plus

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Faster-than-average pace; ability to learn quickly, thoroughly, and in detail
• Must have very strong change management skills
• Previous experience in manufacturing environment in a significant leadership role
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage with P&L and other operational metrics
• Detail oriented with a pragmatic approach when it comes to planning, budgets, & financials
• Experienced with ERP systems for planning and job management. Word/Excel/PowerPoint skills required.
• Hands-on and resourceful
• Competitive within a highly ethical and disciplined framework
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, fosters and thrives in a team environment
• Passionate, clear, effective and open communicator (written & verbal)