Manufacturing Operations Manager

The Gleason Works, Rochester, New York, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Sunday, March 31, 2024 at 4 : 00 AM

About Gleason

Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.

With more than 2,200 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Gleason Corporation is a leader in gear technology.

Gleason's product and service offerings include gear and transmission design software, gear manufacturing machines and related accessories, gear metrology equipment and automation systems.

Gleason products are used by customers in e-mobility, commercial vehicles, aerospace, agriculture, mining, sustainable energy, construction, power tools, marine and many other industries.

Working for Gleason, you will be connected to work that matters, putting your expertise to its best use while developing skills for the future.

The result is a career defined by you, supported by Gleason and built on tangible accomplishments. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for the right people to join us on our mission.

If you are interested in being part of our team, we invite you to read on and learn more.

Why work at Gleason?

• Excellent benefits package including a 6% Company 401(k) match
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Formal and informal Development opportunities.

Position Summary :

Manage daily activities in support of order processing, materials management and manufacturing of all products sold by GWR Tooling Products Group.

Working together with tooling group management team, sets strategic targets in line with corporate objectives and define key measurements.

Develop personnel and practices to meet said targets. Maintain departmental budgets. Participate in sales and operations forecasting.

Lead continual improvement and change activities to support the above.

Job Responsibilities :

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the manufacturing of products in compliance with company goals and objectives.
• Direct supervision of supervisors responsible for TP manufacturing departments.
• Analyze delivery issues (lateness) and provide solutions in order to satisfy customer and quality specifications.
• Improve the operational systems, processes and practices in support of standardization, cost reduction, lead time reduction in order to satisfy production requirements in a cost-efficient manner.
• Maintain employee safety by creating safe working and efficient working environment.
• Investigate and analyze new manufacturing processes, where feasible.
• Develop a culture that embraces and supports continual improvement activities.
• Play a significant role in development of Strategic Planning, in support of corporate and Plant SD directives.
• Assist in development and manage metrics in support of productivity and quality improvement activities.
• Conduct regular reviews of manufacturing processes to identify waste and implement projects to focus on the elimination / minimization of these wastes (Value Stream Analysis).
• Lead 5S and CIT activities in the manufacturing areas.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

The person in this role carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance;

rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) :

• 5 years manufacturing experience such as milling, turning, grinding, and lapping.
• 5 years in supervisory / management position in a manufacturing or office environment.
• Understanding of high mix low volume manufacturing environment and challenges.
• Strong abilities to develop growth strategies and manage change.

Preferred Education / Training / Experience :

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or Production Engineering.
• 5 year(s) related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills :

• Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook.
• Internet.
• SAP modules : SD, PP, MM, VC.

Travel Requirements :

Negligible - Infrequent domestic and international travel may be required.

The salary range in this posting depends on qualifications and experience. Actual compensation may vary, and this job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on relevant experience, qualifications / education, and other factors including work schedule, shift premiums, and overtime.

Gleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, disability, genetic information and / or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, national origin, race / color, religion, sex / gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

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