Manufacturing Manager

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Manufacturing/Shop Manager to oversee our production operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient manufacturing processes, maintaining quality standards, and leading and growing a team of skilled workers. This role requires strong leadership abilities, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and growth to manufacturing team of 15-25. Ensure that objectives for projects are met in terms of scope, time, and quality.
• Develop an environment and culture that drives company mission and vision
• Strong project management skills, including end-to-end planning, project launch, tracking, project communications, and team building.
• Strong communication skills to work and coordinate with multiple departments including sales, purchasing, design, and programming
• Clear awareness and understanding of all current project status and scope
• Clear communication of ship dates, scheduling, project scope, special processing, and potential challenges to all areas of shop floor
• Manufacturing overtime discretion
• Day-to-day oversight of programming and manufacturing schedules for Heise-USA, requests and releases all programs and drawings for floor.
• Execution of handbook policies for the manufacturing floor
• Company Safety Officer
• Oversee and ensure end-of-project inspection validation protocols including incoming and in-process inspection
• Ensure quality of parts to be in compliance with engineering drawings & Heise Standards
• Execution of procedures to optimize manufacturing time
• Provide corrective actions for any misses specific to CNC operation, inspection, CNC programming and part routing
• Ensure completion of projects to meet customer & internal timelines
• Communication with Sales to determine project timelines while relaying delays, challenges, and other expected & unexpected interference
• Responsible for hiring, training, and reviews of all shop employees
• Maintain and grow shop floor staffing through recruitment, training, reviews, targets, and goals
• Maintain awareness and reporting of maintenance, tooling, material
• Addresses technical, regulatory, business and operational needs.
• Executes planning and scheduling for manufacturing in accordance with job scope and shipping date.
• Coordinates efforts with team members to assure completion of component processes in a manner that meets business and customer requirements.
• Follow and maintain manufacturing processes and manufacturing standards with team.

Qualifications

• 10 Years in Manufacturing, CNC Programming, or related role preferred.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing management role or similar position.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (CNC/Grinding/Polishing/Inspection), quality control standards, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to grow, motivate and manage teams effectively.
• High level problem solving in a fast paced environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and best practices in a manufacturing setting is essential.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• East Berlin, CT 06023 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• East Berlin, CT 06023: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000