Manufacturing Operations Manager - Custom Power Cable Division

Date: March 2025

Job Title: Manufacturing Operations Manager

Summary:

Critical Coordination (criticalcoordination.com) is a 7 year old company that is a Mission Critical Systems Integrator. We are vertically integrating to begin building custom cable assemblies for our own projects, as well as providing on other projects. We are looking to hire an important role, someone to Own and Manage this Product's success. As the division's first employee, you will get your hands dirty, but will also need to have a bigger vision to manage all the moving parts and pieces to help this division grow and scale.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee Critical Coordination’s cable production operation to include the facilities, tools and equipment, material inventory, software system, and resources.
• Actively engage and assure the cable department’s adherence to Critical Coordination’s health and safety program standards.
• Schedule, coordinate and supervise the cable production resources.
• Participate first-hand in the production of cables.
• Lead and participate in operational excellence activities. Set expectations for efficiency, continuously seeking ways to improve, streamlining operations and reducing downtime.
• Set and balance the cost of material inventory. Maintain, monitor and proactively engage vendors to optimize raw material costs.
• Develop customer relationships and an experience that retains their business.
• Engage with the organization to prompt sales and ensure payments are received. Maintain accurate production records and leverage management reports to understand the health of the cable production business.

Qualifications:

• 5 years proven experience leading a manufacturing environment, preferably in electronics production.
• Comfortable engaging directly with customers.
• Experience in the application of process improvement methodologies.
• Embodies dependability, consistency and leadership attributes.
• Capable of lifting 50lbs, working with tools, standing for long periods of time.
• Experience in building and leading a team

Preferred Skills:

• Worked in a cable company or electronic manufacturing.
• Experience with inventory management.
• Proficient with production management software (i.e. ERPAG).
• Comfortable with sales and customer facing.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $102,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Manufacturing management: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Houlton, WI 54082 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houlton, WI 54082: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $102,000