Manager, Manufacturing

Stolle Machinery Company; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Machining Center in Addison, IL seeks a Manager of Manufacturing to directly run all manufacturing activities, establish policies for quality, efficiency and timeliness, and oversee operations across production, maintenance, quality and safety.

The role requires directing production, staffing, budgeting and continuous improvement initiatives to meet business needs and customer specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or 4-year degree in Industrial Engineering, Business or Operations Management or related field with 5-10 years manufacturing experience.
• Experience in the build-to-order manufacturing environment, manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures.
• Proficient with budgets and financial statements; able to read and interpret blueprints and customer specifications for equipment, manuals, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of assembly, manufacturing, machine shop, welding and maintenance.
• Coordinate production activities, work schedules, deadlines and ship dates.
• Adhere to safety rules and regulations.
• Recruit, train and retain qualified, skilled employees to meet production needs.
• Ensure manufacturing operates efficiently and profitably with cost control over capital, operating expenditures and labor.
• Develop and implement operational procedures in the plant.
• Oversee ISO compliance.
• Collaborate with senior management to align manufacturing with business needs.
• Interact with Service & Technical Manager and Accounting for forecasting and percentage completion.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business or Operations Management or related field

Tools

MS Office

Payroll timekeeping system

Job description

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Manager, Manufacturing

Chicago Machining Center - Salary Full Time Regular Management Addison, IL, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 2837

JOB SUMMARY: Directly responsible for all manufacturing activities. Establish and uphold policies and
procedures for product quality, efficiencies and timeliness. Direct and manage all manufacturing operations
with overall responsibility for production, maintenance, quality, safety and any other production related activities.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Oversee day to day operations of assembly, manufacturing, machine shop, welding & maintenance.
• Responsible for coordinating production activities, work schedules, establish production schedule deadlines and ship dates.
• Responsible for adherence to all safety rules and regulations.
• Works in conjunction with human resources to recruit train and retain qualified, skilled employees to meet production needs.
• Ensure manufacturing operates efficiently and profitably and implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures and labor.
• Develop and implement operational procedures in the plant.
• Control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight and repair expenses.
• Monitor/manage work flow and build times and also departmental budget.
• Manage supervisory personnel.
• Oversee ISO compliance.
• Responsible for compliance with all company policies and procedures and working with human resources to complete performance evaluations, disciplinary documents, status changes, attendance forms (absences, vacations, leaves, etc…).
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
• Establish and reinforce shop floor organization and plant (5S) cleanliness among plant personnel.
• Work with senior management to ensure that manufacturing is meeting business needs and expectations.
• Successfully interact and problem solve with Service & Technical Manager.
• Work with Accounting personnel to estimate % completion and forecasting.
• Follow-up on specification changes. See that jobs get updated after shipments with Engineering.
• Assist purchasing to evaluate the flow of parts, operational needs and supporting purchase initiatives.
• Interact with Sales personnel to forecast hours and discuss production schedules.

Additional responsibilities and duties may be assigned.

Minimal requirements for education, knowledge and experience:
Bachelor/4 year degree in Industrial Engineering, Business or Operations Management or related field with
5-10 years of manufacturing experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in the “build-to-order” manufacturing environment, manufacturing methods, process improvement
programs and procedures required.
Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, customer specifications for equipment, manuals,
instructions, reports, financial statements, etc…
Able to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume –
basic algebra and geometry.
Proficient in MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook) and business software applicable to the manufacturing
setting, as well as manage the timekeeping system for accurate payroll.

This position requires the ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities in the following environment:
Work schedule generally consists of 50 hours per week, which may include on-call status, evenings and/or weekends.
Regularly required to lift/maneuver 50 lbs.