Manufacturing Manager

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY :   The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for the oversite of all manufacturing activities. This associate will manage all safety, quality, and production activities and ensure that manufacturing expectations are met for the organization. They will maintain all department metrics, implement strategic initiatives and continuous improvement projects, break down barriers of all manufacturing activities, and act as the direct manager to all manufacturing associates.

This job description does not describe all activities, duties, responsibilities, or physical demands required of the employee for this job. Likewise, the work environment described is merely representative. Duties, responsibilities, activities, physical demands, and work environment may change at any time, with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

Develop direct reports by coaching, providing performance feedback, responding to concerns and growth interests, and providing appropriate training and tools to help individuals succeed

Ensure team members are sufficiently challenged and engaged, while workloads are distributed appropriately

Ensure work throughput and quality meet business objectives

Identify, escalate, and issue non-conformance while maintaining focus on minimizing down time

Prepare for and participate in audits and inspections.

Attend and participate in safety committee meetings, safety talks, and promote safety as a top priority, providing real-time safety coaching.

Participate in kaizen activities & develop and implement kaizen efforts

Manage all product quality and quality improvement activities and expectations

Actively participate in continuous improvement activities relative to improving key performance indicators (KPIs)

Shares in idea generation to improve output or efficiency to meet or exceed standards

Embrace the 5S methodology and utilize it to build and maintain an organized work environment

Drive a culture of safety, quality, ERP, and productivity through business efforts

Must have the desire to develop yourself and others to follow the KADEE career pathway

Manage and develop associates base on organizational and developmental needs / conduct one-on-ones with each employee to provide guidance and leadership as needed.

Ensuring that all machinery is working properly and safely and is maintained in good condition. Submit and follow up on any maintenance items required.

Making sure that all manufacturing equipment is functioning properly after beginning production runs, ensuring all weekly and monthly equipment inspections are completed

Maintain regular communication with the team, material handlers, and leadership, relaying any relevant information, including material, paperwork, supplies, inventory, quality, productivity, equipment, and personnel issues that could impact operations.

Ensure all associates are up to date with lock out / tag out operator training

Demonstrate and encourage a culture of trust, collaboration, and responsibility

Ensure the teams meet established productivity expectations

Ensure performance of daily / weekly preventive maintenance, as well as basic maintenance

Possess an in-depth knowledge of ERP processes to train associates and troubleshoot issues

Provides inventory and transactional support where applicable

Maintain the smooth flow of work through the shop and troubleshoot any issues

Help implement and sustain scheduling strategy and ensure supply chain stability for KADEE

Collaborate to coordinate ERP system process changes that impact the production planning team

Maintain the integrity of the production schedule by working with the KADEE General Manager and OGI Planning Team to optimize manufacturing efficiency

Ensure orders are made right and shipped when promised while meeting the quality expectations of the customer.

Take advantage of synergies with other OGI businesses to increase the profitability of Kadee and OGI Industries

Perform other duties and cross-train as assigned

EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND PROFICIENCIES :

Needed :

Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S.); Business Management or Supply Chain Management

5-10 years of manufacturing leadership experience

OSHA 10 certification is required

Passion for Continuous Improvement

Sound understanding of part manufacturing methods

Positive attitude, grit, and human resource skills to deal with conflicting interests

The ability to establish and maintain a strong rapport and positive relationships with associates on all levels

Exposure to ERP systems and scheduling management tools

Preferred :

LEAN / Six Sigma education, experience, and certification

Having some knowledge of the EPICOR ERP system

Must be strategic in orientation, proactive, persistent, and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, as well as work within a very fast-paced environment

Previous metal fabrication leadership experience

EEO STATEMENT :   Our company is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic or status protected under local, state, or federal laws.