Manufacturing Manager

The Manufacturing Manager oversees production operations, ensuring that volume, cost, and quality targets are met while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. This role involves supervising employees, optimizing workflows, managing resources, and driving continuous improvement in alignment with company goals.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage manufacturing teams to ensure daily production schedules and output are met.
• Act as the primary point of contact for day-to-day manufacturing operations.
• Monitor production performance, making adjustments to operator schedules as needed.
• Implement and maintain SQDIP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity) goals.
• Manage employee scheduling, time-off requisitions, and personnel actions.
• Oversee job training processes to ensure employees are cross-trained and competent in multiple tasks.
• Support employee performance management, including disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and security protocols.
• Oversee ISO quality and environmental system certifications.
• Drive quality initiatives by identifying root causes of issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Respond to customer inquiries and complaints to maintain business relationships.
• Develop and maintain a supplier quality assurance program in conjunction with Supply Chain.
• Conduct waste elimination projects across all value streams.
• Lead and report out at daily production meetings.
• Ensure the implementation of the Kata process using the Greenfield Approach.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• 5-10 years of manufacturing experience (cutting tool industry a plus).
• 3 years of supervisory experience preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft D365 and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong understanding of safety, medical & emergency response plans, environmental compliance, and security protocols.
• Experience overseeing quality management systems and ISO certifications.

Additional Competencies:

• Leadership & team management
• Process-oriented thinking
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Accountability & decision-making
• Conflict management & motivational skills
• Technical capacity & mechanical skills
• Familiarity with state and federal employment laws

Key Performance Metrics:

• Achievement of production targets and SQDIP goals.
• Maintenance of value stream service levels above 93%.
• Successful implementation of process improvements and waste reduction initiatives.
• Compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Effective training and cross-training of employees.