Manufacturing Cell Manager

KUHN Group; Brodhead (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

KUHN Group is seeking a Manufacturing Cell Manager to supervise the assigned manufacturing cell and ensure on-time delivery, quality, and cost targets. You will lead a team across shifts and drive lean improvements while coordinating with other departments to meet company goals.

Responsibilities include staffing, training, process improvements, and maintaining accurate records. A related degree and a minimum of three years in production supervision are required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of production supervision is required.
• Related associate’s or bachelor’s degree is required.
• Lean Enterprise techniques knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the assigned manufacturing cell and direct all shifts.
• Interview, hire, train, plan, assign and evaluate staff.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Lead department and process-improvement teams in lean initiatives.
• Investigate production delays and expedite corrective action.
• Recommend staffing levels for the department.
• Administer company policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records.
• Delegate tasks responsibly within the department.
• Promote safe work practices and safety initiatives.
• Provide/oversee technical training for cell personnel.
• Provide timely responses to quality, production, and personnel issues.
• Develop and maintain performance measures.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Under the supervision of the Production Manager, the Manufacturing Cell Manager is responsible for on time delivery, production costs, quality and quantity, methods application, and effective utilization of labor, machines, and equipment of the assigned value stream.

EXPECTATIONS

• Quality products
• Solve problems and make improvements by listening to your customers, employees, and suppliers and working together to meet everyone’s objectives.
• Challenge and train employees to be the very best.
• Strive to provide the best products in the industry at the most economical cost.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage employees and the daily operations of the assigned manufacturing cell. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the area on all shifts.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; performance management; addressing concerns; and resolving problems.
• Communicate effectively with employees reporting to this position, as well as, employees at all levels of the organization.
• Facilitate/lead department and process improvement teams in continuous improvement efforts using lean enterprise techniques.
• Investigate production delays and expedite corrective action.
• Recommend proper staffing levels for the department.
• Administer company policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate management record keeping including production reports, quality reports, performance evaluation, employee time & safety records, etc.
• Delegate tasks responsibly within the department.
• Promote and assure safe work practices and spearhead/support safety initiatives (ie: R3, etc.).
• Provide/oversee technical training or any other assigned training for the cell personnel.
• Provide timely response and resolution of quality, production, and personnel issues.
• Develop and maintain performance measures.

Education and/or Experience – A minimum of three years of production supervision and a related associate’s or bachelor’s degree is required. Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, knowledge of manufacturing processes (welding, assembly and paint prep), cost of quality (i.e. scrap and rework) is required.Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Enterprise techniques is preferred.