Job Description
Job Description
Description :
At Conn Selmer, we're passionate about music and dedicated to producing the highest-quality instruments for musicians of all skill levels. As a member of our organization, we seek candidates who possess the following values : Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Inclusivity, and Innovation. Please see our Conn Selmer website (www.connselmer.com) for more information about who we are.
This role will be responsible for leading the plant to deliver on objectives of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, & Morale and will serve as an extension of the Director of Operations in managing the production process to deliver on all commitments and customer satisfaction. The Manufacturing Manager will be hands on and will be required to spend majority of time on the plant floor managing the production flow and leading problem solving and continuous improvement efforts.
Responsibilities :
- Lead the production team in the attainment of established production standards, goals and objectives, including those associated with Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale.
- Conduct ongoing review of labor efficiencies, workflow, and productivity to identify and correct issues which are negatively impacting quality, cost, schedule attainment, order fill rate or the ability to meet customer demands. Lead schedule attainment, Forecasting, and material shortages with the appropriate departments.
- Drive efforts to maximize continuous improvement process in all areas of the plant operations with direct reports, hourly team leads, and as a member of the cross functional management team. Actively work with HR, Engineering, Material, Planning & Logistics, Finance, and IT to solve problems and improve overall Operations. Actively seek opportunities for innovation and modernization of processes to leverage future growth.
- Prioritize production schedules based on inventory needs, new product introduction, equipment efficiency, labor availability and materials supply.
- Analyze production and execute actions to improve quality, capacity constraints, back-order shortages, and equipment downtime.
- Establish performance objectives for direct reports and provide formal and informal support and counsel as needed to improve performance or generate opportunities for further growth and development
- Drive and Lead changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
B.S. in Engineering or Business or equivalent in a technical discipline5 - 8 years experience in manufacturing related positions, with increasing management responsibilities10+ years in manufacturing or related activities, ideally in a premium brand environment.Experience and knowledge applying lean, team-based or participative management techniques within a manufacturing environment.Proven leadership ability with strong interpersonal and communication skills to carry out programs directed toward fulfillment of business objectivesProject management experience desiredPerformance driven with a strong bias for action. Proven examples of accomplishments in this space.Must be innovative and open to change.Computer literacy, i.e. Microsoft Word and Excel, e-mailRequires independent judgmentAbility to act as a change agentProblem solving and decision-making ability working with cross functional teams.A positive can-do attitudeEncourages open communication by listening attentively and actively. Seeks to fully understand information from many points of viewExcellent people management skills including resolving conflict, coaching and developing others, promoting teamwork and performance managementTrack record of maintaining high-quality standards for the organization. Understands key process issues and makes sure process improvements happenAn ability to think ahead, plan, and prepare action plans to achieve resultsRequires long periods of walking, standing on concrete floor surface.This work requires the following activities : climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. The work is performed primarily indoorsRequires some sedentary workRequirements :