QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Engineering, or equivalent operational experience
• Knowledge of Operations Management and modern manufacturing/quality methods/systems
• Continuous Improvement Champion – Track record of improvement
• Lean, Six Sigma, TPS, or DMAIC experience is preferred
• Demonstrated motivational and leadership skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Drive change and have effective problem-solving skills
• Effective human relations and negotiation skills
• Strong organization and project management skills
• Mechanical or electrical design skills
• Understanding of team dynamics
• Must be a good team player

EDUCATION /EXPERIENCE / TRAINING

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Manufacturing Operations with demonstrated supervisory experience
• Experience with the design and manufacture of capital equipment
• Automation and Controls experience is strongly recommended
• Experience in an ISO 9001, 13485, or cGMP environment
• Project management experience is strongly recommended, PMP certification is a plus
• Experience with computer-based Manufacturing Information Systems
• Experience with Inventory Management/Control systems
• Must have strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP planning and execution concepts
• Sales and operations planning experience
• ERP migration experience is preferred
• Welding, brazing, electronics assembly, and mechanical assembly experience is preferred
  Salary Range: $150k-170k

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. The ability to determine proper ratios based on percentage calculations

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Any additional required training is as determined appropriate by the immediate supervisor with inputs from, but not limited to the individual, management, personnel, or the safety committee.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING, OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED:

• Responsible for planning, budgeting, scheduling, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, logistics, and the overall customer experience
• Develop business plans, budgets, staffing plans, forecasts, and performance metrics/reports. Identify root causes of wastes and implement corrective actions using lean manufacturing tools and concepts such as single piece flow, kanban, value-stream mapping, 5S, and visual management with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Direct production and ensure cost effectiveness and consistency with safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory accuracy and performance to plan standards.
• Manage Human Resources issues as needed.
• Continuously review and improve operational productivity.
• Facilitate and train the team in problem solving tools and techniques.
• Plan, organize and direct plant operations to ensure the Company’s Strategic goals are met in a timely, cost-effective manner that provides optimum quality, and on-time customer delivery.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and submit operating reports to management to inform them of the current production status and make recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Promote employee engagement and talent development by reviewing and providing timely feedback to reports regarding their performance; mentoring, developing and motivating them; developing an internal talent pool; helping resolve functional issues in order to achieve targeted performance; creating mid-term and long-term development plans for direct reports; andbuilding transparent, cooperative, trustworthy working environment for the employees.
• Research, evaluate, recommend and implement capital investments in technology, equipment and systems that will enhance the plant’s production capabilities to optimize production, improve efficiency and reduce conversion cost.
• Champion the improvement of processes through use of Lean tools and by creating and sustaining a continuous improvement culture.
• Review manufacturing methods and develop product/process/ system strategies to meet company objectives for safety, quality, cost, responsiveness and growth.
• Ensure strong EHS culture of compliance by actively searching for potential risks and mitigate them; making the necessary reports in case of incidences; and implementing corrective and preventive measures in order to ensure the occupational health and safety of employees, as well as compliance with necessary regulations.
• Gain appropriate and necessary outside resources to ensure the annual business plan and planned projects are realized.
• Drive Operational Excellence, Lean tools, best practices and continuous improvement.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Manager responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:

• Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environment compliance
• Hold team members accountable for health, safety and environmental compliance as part of the annual performance review process
• Ensure that the requirements of the health, safety and environment management system are implemented and maintained
• Carry out hazard assessments, inspections, and audits as required by legislative framework and/or corporate requirements
• Ensure that training is provided to all departmental employees are per established training matrix
• Implement appropriate corrective measures for unsafe conditions and unsafe acts
• Ensure that appropriate equipment, materials and protective devices are provided and maintained in safe condition
• Provide information, instruction and supervision to employees
• Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of employee