Assistant Dept Manager – Manufacturing

Carpenter Technology Corporation; Florida; Presencial; USD 90 000 - 125 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

401k with company contributions

Life, medical, dental, vision

Resumo da oferta

Carpenter Technology Corporation seeks an Assistant Department Manager to support frontline supervisors across multiple shifts, ensuring safe, efficient daily operations and alignment with quality and safety goals.

The role leads production supervisors, mentors staff, develops training materials, manages schedules and budgets, and helps implement TPM, FMEA, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualificações

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s preferred.
• 8+ years in manufacturing supervisory or management roles with multiple direct reports.
• Experience managing production schedules, manpower planning, and process-flow coordination across departments.
• Knowledge of manufacturing systems, material flow, quality systems, and process control techniques.
• Proven ability to lead small project teams and create performance reports and analyses.
• Experience developing training material and mentoring operators.

Responsabilidades

• Support manufacturing operations aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead and guide Production Supervisors; evaluate performance and train staff.
• Mentor Manufacturing Support Specialists; develop process/operator training materials.
• Conduct RMR and SPC analysis.
• Attend department and facility production meetings.
• Develop and manage weekly operations and manpower schedules (vacation/overtime).
• Maintain knowledge of manufacturing systems, material flow, quality systems, and process control.
• Monitor work center performance; identify issues and implement corrective actions.
• Create and review production schedules; ensure material flow and line-ups.
• Collect and process production records; coordinate interdepartmental flows.
• Lead small projects; produce reports/charts/graphs with actionable recommendations.
• Evaluate new equipment, processes, and maintenance technologies.
• Oversee budgeting and purchasing of consumables; drive cost-reduction initiatives.
• Develop SOPs and FMEA documents.
• Implement scheduling rates and TPM plans; manage downtime and preventive maintenance.
• Act as Department Manager when required.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Production scheduling

Manpower planning

Training materials

Project management

Cost reduction

Quality systems

Communication

Problem solving

Formação académica

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Ferramentas

SPC analysis

RMR analysis

FMEA

Descrição da oferta de emprego

At Dynamet, a Carpenter Technology Company, we are a world leader in the production of high-quality titanium and nickel-based alloy products that power some of the most demanding applications in aerospace, medical, defense, and industrial markets. Our success is driven by innovation, operational excellence, and the expertise of our employees. We are seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our team and play a key role in optimizing manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement, and supporting the production of world-class materials in a safe and collaborative environment.

About the Role

The Assistant Department Manager supports frontline supervisors across multiple shifts, ensuring safe, efficient, and productive execution of daily operations. This role provides leadership, helps resolve operational issues, supports employee development, and drives alignment with quality, safety, and business objectives while maintaining consistency across shift teams.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support manufacturing operations in alignment with organizational goals.

• Lead and guide Production Supervisors; evaluate performance and implement training.

• Mentor Manufacturing Support Specialists; develop training materials for process and machine operators.

• Conduct RMR and SPC analysis.

• Attend department and facility production meetings.

• Develop and manage weekly operations and manpower schedules, including vacation and overtime planning.

• Maintain expert knowledge of manufacturing systems, processes, material flow, quality systems, and process control techniques.

• Monitor work center performance; identify issues and recommend corrective actions.

• Create and review production schedules; ensure efficient material flow and accurate line-ups.

• Collect and process production records; coordinate interdepartmental process flows.

• Lead small projects and create detailed reports, charts, and graphs; provide recommendations based on analysis.

• Evaluate and recommend new equipment, processes, and maintenance technologies.

• Oversee budgeting and ordering of consumables, parts, and tools; implement cost-reduction initiatives.

• Develop SOPs and FMEA documents.

• Implement equipment scheduling rates and TPM plans; manage downtime and preventive maintenance.

• Act as Department Manager when required.

• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

REQUIRED FOR THE ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT MANAGER

• High School Diploma required, bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Minimum 8 years in a manufacturing supervisory or management role, including leadership of multiple supervisor level direct reports.

• Extensive experience in managing production schedules, manpower planning (vacation and overtime), and coordinating process flows across departments.

• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing systems, including computer systems, steel-making processes, material flow, quality systems, and process control techniques.

• Proven ability to lead small project teams, manage resources, and create complex reports, charts, and graphs for performance analysis.

• Experience in developing training materials, conducting operator training, and mentoring less experienced staff.

• Skilled in identifying performance issues, recommending corrective actions, and implementing cost-reduction initiatives for parts and supplies.

• Expertise in evaluating new equipment and technologies, managing TPM planning, and overseeing preventive maintenance and downtime.

• Ability to monitor and control costs within own area and manage budgets for consumables and supplies.

• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and environmental stewardship. Advanced knowledge of new equipment and maintenance technologies.

• Skilled in evaluating and recommending equipment and process improvements. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment.

• Flexible and effective under changing priorities and tight deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, well organized and the ability to prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions.

• Willing to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment.

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.