The company is looking to improve productivity and efficiency in its manufacturing operations by directing and coordinating production departments, developing programs to enhance productivity, and recommending advancements in manufacturing engineering services, layouts, processes, equipment design, and cost reduction.
Requirements
- Excellent computer skills with strong proficiency in Windows interface, Microsoft Office package (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and databases.
- Familiarity with FAA, OSHA, EPA, and related state and federal regulations.
Responsibilities
- Assures continuity of manufacturing operations through maintenance and development of process methods and machinery in relation to the needs dictated by management, quality standards, and sound economics.
- Through coordination with the manufacturing engineering group, evaluates and analyzes the design of each application to determine the most economical and functional systems, methods, procedures for manufacture, appropriate tools, equipment, and facilities.
- Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, specifications of products, and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department(s) operations.
- Establishes priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
- Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications and shipping deadlines.
- Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
- Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
Other
- Confers with management, engineering, quality, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
- Develops or revises standard operational and working practices, and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.
- Develops and maintains an effective organization through selection, training, and motivation of all personnel under his/her control.
- Directs subordinates in the management of their assigned responsibilities to ensure that they meet objectives and attain satisfactory operation and performance.
- Complies with and conducts business in accordance with the letter, spirit, and intent of all relevant laws and regulations, policies, work procedures, instructions; wherefore, refrains from any illegal, dishonest, unethical conduct.
- Maintains communications with all employees, vendors, customers and others in a cooperative and professional manner, while treating them in with dignity, respect and courtesy.
- Manages 2 to 5 subordinate supervisory personnel who may supervise up to a total of 40 employees in various manufacturing production departments.
- Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the Company'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.
- Bachelor's degree in Production Management or Engineering.
- Five (5) or more years applied experience in production supervision or management, and/or training.
- Or, equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication / presentation skills.
- Exceptional leadership and decision making skills, exhibiting a professional manner in dealing with others, with the ability to work in a team environment across multi-department organization.
- This position must meet “US Person” Export Control Requirements as defined by 22 CFR 120.62 - “US Person means a person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).” Or a successful foreign person candidate must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations.”
- This position's growth may require relocation. Applicants should be willing to relocate.
