What are the responsibilities and job description for the Final Assembly Manufacturing Manager position at New Way Trucks?
NWT Manufacturing Manager
New Way Trucks
JOB DESCRIPTION
This position is responsible for manufacturing oversight of a large function, or multiple functions, or a site within New Way Trucks manufacturing. They work with supervisors to hold team members accountable for efficiency, quality, safety and compliance with the company policy. They have a high level of technical knowledge, drive innovation and change, and produce desired results using metrics. This position reports to a senior level production VP/Director and is responsible for manufacturing in areas of responsibility.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Provide a safe work environment and assure that team members follow safe work practices.
- Plans effective manufacturing lines and executes change as needed
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity and assist with implementation of changes
- Manager is a role model for the department by practicing employee engagement while having a respectful and positive attitude
- Directs efforts of supervisors, ensuring all work is coordinated, downtime is minimized, and product meets established quality standards.
- Works to develop procedures and techniques to reduce process variation and manufacturing delays, while increasing productivity
- Reviews headcount requests, participates in hiring process and creates expectations working with supervisors
- Works at a high level across the company using company perspective, not just the area of responsibility
- Manages performance and works with HR in situations requiring disciplinary process
- Communicate with other departments to assure proper materials and equipment are provided for the team members
- Manages labor to budget
- Delegates as necessary to develop and train supervisors
- Coordinates production schedule with support departments and resolves manufacturing problems related to methods, tools, materials, and manpower.
- Communicate expectations and challenges to supervisors
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
· Experience in leadership role required
· Strong communication skills with all levels of the organization
· Knowledge of processes and equipment
· Ability to plan and implement changes
· Math skills including good understanding of fractions and angles
· Financial knowledge to understand and make decisions that can impact profitability
· Ability to read blueprint drawings and cut lists
· Computer skills including ability to use and create word documents, spread sheets as well as utilize Payroll, and Enterprise Resource Planning software
This is a full-time exempt position with on-site presence based on the manufacturing schedule. This position is responsible for assuring that there is leadership presence when hourly employees are in the plant working.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.
