Production Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Riverhawk Company designs and builds hardware systems and tooling for power generation systems and other applications for companies such as GE, Siemens, and Johnson Controls.

As a leader in engineering-driven manufacturing, Riverhawk is looking to add a Production Manager to its team. This senior level, full-time position is based out of the New Hartford, NY office.

Since this is not a remote position, we will only consider candidates who currently reside in or are looking specifically to relocate to the Upstate NY area.

What you'll do :

• Oversee all aspects of Hydraulics Manufacturing, including Machining, Planning, Assembly, and Shipping
• Ensure the proper planning and execution of production activities to meet all delivery dates, including the planning of resources needed across 20 CNC work centers
• Play a key role in expediting material through the manufacturing process
• Develop and report against metrics and KPI to ensure his / her team is effective and meeting expectations.
• Coordinate with purchasing agents for the timely receipt of raw materials and purchased components to meet production schedules
• Ensure that the Hydraulics team produces high quality machined parts with minimal scrap or rework required
• Present reports to company ownership and other management status of projects and overall performance of the production team
• Participate and contribute to senior staff level discussions and decisions regarding overall strategies, policies, and direction of the company.
• Identify, direct, lead, and / or participate in improvement projects that may require cross-functional improvement teams
• Develop annual goals and long-term goals for her / his team and individual reports
• Work closely with Human Resources for the hiring, onboarding, supervision, training and career development of salary and hourly personnel on her / his team

What we need : Applicants should have the following skills and abilities.

• Minimum of 10 years in a manufacturing role with management of production teams that includes CNC machining
• Two-year degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required
• A four-year degree is preferred
• Prior training and displayed experience in continuous improvement, Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, or similar methods
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills
• Microsoft Office skills required (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience using a business ERP system; Syteline experience preferred
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and prior supervisory experience
• Prior experience working with a New York State Registered Apprenticeship Program preferred
• A willingness to work with varied disciplines across the company
• Prior experience with ISO 9001 preferred

What you get :

Riverhawk Company offers a competitive pay and benefit package for their employees.

• Pay range - $80,000-100,000 annually (please note that this range will vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, prior experience, knowledge, skills, and education as they relate to the position's qualifications.)
• $1,000 sign on bonus upon the successful completion of a 90 day review
• 112 hours of PTO and an additional 40 hours of paid sick leave annually for new hires, with additional PTO added after five years of service.
• Ten paid holidays
• Discretionary bonuses based on company performance
• Outstanding medical insurance with a company funded health reimbursement account (HRA) to cover medical bills
• Choice of two dental insurance options
• Vision insurance
• Immediate 100% vesting in Company 401(k) Plan with 3% Company Contribution
• Company paid short term disability insurance and a $25,000 life insurance policy with the option to purchase long term disability insurance and additional life insurance if interested
• Tuition assistance
• Company paid life insurance

Riverhawk Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factors.