Manufacturing Department Manager - Machining & Assembly

DeKalb Health; Knox (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Merit-based increases

Career advancement opportunities

Production bonuses and profit sharing

Job summary

JW Hicks, Inc. in Knox, Indiana, is seeking a Manufacturing Department Manager for Machining and Assembly to lead a team and drive throughput for refractory products.

The role requires 5–10 years in manufacturing leadership, a 2-year degree in a related field, and hands-on experience with machining, blueprints, and quality control. Competitive pay and opportunities for advancement are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing leadership roles.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience overseeing machining and fabrication processes.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficient with MS Office products.
• Experience with Quality Control systems.
• Ability to apply sound technical concepts to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 5–6 hourly employees.
• Coordinate internal and external activities to meet deadlines.
• Procure raw materials and parts from subcontractors.
• Assemble mechanical systems from subcomponents.
• Oversee production of spare parts for OEM equipment.
• Manage quality systems for mechanical components.
• Communicate regularly with Engineering, Sales, and Technical Reps.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machining operations

Quality control

Project management

Time management

Education

Two year degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

JW Hicks, Inc. believes in "Doing it Right."

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• Location 1750 W,Pacific Avenue,Knox, IN, 46534,United States
• Base Pay $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Management, Mechanical Assembly
• Industry Mechanical Assembly, Machining
• Employee Type Exempt
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Manage Others Yes

Description

At JW Hicks, we are always looking for talented individuals to join our growing team in Knox, Indiana. Currently we are looking to add a dynamic Manufacturing Department Manager - Machining and Assembly. We have a passion to produce the best refractory products on the market and are seeking individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and heart for "Doing it Right" to help support the team.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise 5-6 hourly employees
• Coordinate internal and external activities to meet required deadlines
• Acquire needed raw materials and components manufactured by subcontractors
• Assemble various mechanical systems with manufactured/purchased subcomponents
• Oversee manufacture of spare parts to support customer installed OEM equipment
• Manage Quality System for all mechanical systems and individual components
• Communicate frequently with the Engineering Department, Sales Department, and Technical Representatives

Required Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years' minimum experience
• 2 - 4 year degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or similar formal training and equivalent work experience
• Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Experience with machining operations and fabrication
• Strong organizational, project management and time management skills
• Proficient with MS Office products
• Experience with Quality Control
• Ability to use sound technical concepts for problem solving

Preferred Qualifications

• Machine shop management experience beneficial
• Experience in an ISO Certified environment
• Hands on machine operations experience a plus
• Competitive pay and merit-based increases
• Career advancement opportunities in a growing company
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Paid time off and retirement plan options
• Production Bonuses and Profit Sharing

Summary

This challenging and fulfilling position supports the needs of the entire organization. We are seeking an individual with the ability to lead a team of talented individuals and an entrepreneurial spirit to keep us moving in the right direction.