Production Manager - Machine Shop

at  Dexter Magnet Technologies

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Dexter Magnetic Technologies supplies specialized magnetic solutions and components to demanding applications in the medical, aerospace, defense, semiconductor manufacturing, oil and gas, and industrial end markets. Dexter’s engineers solve complex customer problems with innovative solutions, winning business based on quality, customer support, and application engineering expertise.
For more information on Dexter Magnetic Technologies, please visit:https://www.dextermag.com/.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Education and Experience*

• Bachelor’s degree. Engineering, technical based discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive machine shop manufacturing management experience
• 5+ years of P&L management experience, preferably in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing organization.
• Lean Certification, Six Sigma Black or Green Belt or equivalent experience preferred.

SUCCESSFUL ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Dexter Leadership Skills: People Leadership, Thought Leadership and Results Leadership.
• Mastery of Lean Manufacturing Tool Box: Value Stream Mapping, Facilitating Kaizen Events, Visual Workplace, FIFO, etc.
• Excellent problem-solving skills: uses rigorous logic and methods to solve problems producing effective solutions to problem statements.
• Excellent time management skills: concentrating effort on priorities and overall planning, awareness and response to what is due now, short and long term.
• Strong computing skills: i.e. Power Point, Excel, Technical researching, ERP Data Analysis for buying patterns and the ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to initiate and complete multiple concurrent projects.
• High level of business acumen: Understands policies, practices, technology, trends and information and how those affect the business.
  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
  The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

You should be proficient in:

• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• ISO 9001 Certification Experience
• Leadership / People Management
• Bachelor’s Degree

BASIC PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

The Machine Shop Production Manager is responsible for leading all activities of Machine Shop manufacturing including: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity and Material Management.
Implement the manufacturing plan, delight the customer, adhere to our QMS systems, and supports the growth and business objectives of the organization.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a safe work environment for all employees. Work proactively to eliminate risks in the environment.
• Implement the manufacturing plan, establishing procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure that products conform to established customer and company quality standards.
• Meet and exceed KPI (Key Performance Indicator) targets.
• Develop production talent to be prepared for and support growth initiatives.
• Provide data and support to strategic initiatives and special projects – be the subject matter expert on production data; including revenue numbers and staffing to support that achievement.
• Implement and support policies and procedures that support business objectives and improve engagement and accountability.
• Perform other duties or any other tasks/work duties as assigned from time to time.