Manufacturing Manager

Swift Placement & Consulting; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift Placement & Consulting is looking for a Manufacturing Manager in Lubbock, Texas, to oversee all manufacturing processes and ensure production efficiency and quality.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing, with over 5 years of industry experience, including supervisory roles. This full-time position offers $130,000 annually and requires experience with FANUC, MAZATROL, and G-code programming.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a machined component manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 2 years in supervisory/management roles.
• Experience in Lean manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all manufacturing processes and personnel.
• Ensure quality standards and efficiency of production.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team player

Time management skills

Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Knowledge of FANUC and MAZATROL

G-code programming and troubleshooting

Education

Associates degree or greater

Tools

MasterCAM

Job description

Current Manufacturing Manager is retiring:

SUMMARY

Coordinate, plan and manage all manufacturing/production processes and personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that all manufactured components are produced efficiently, and are consistent with company established goals for quality and customer order on-time performance.
• Manage company assets to support completion of pre-set production schedules cost effectively.
• Monitor and report shop labor efficiencies.
• Coordinate, recommend, and manage improvements to reduce costs, increase efficiencies, and sustain those improvements.
• Ensure quality standards and processes are used throughout manufacturing. Work constantly with Quality Assurance on continuous improvements and provide preventative and correction actions when problems occur.
• Responsible for all MRO, tooling, and manufacturing supply procurement.
• Track competencies of subordinates and provide leadership, development, and training as required.
• Manage all equipment preventative maintenance activities and requirements to required intervals.
• Ensure safety guidelines are being met to assure a safe work environment. Coordinate periodic safety meetings to improve safety awareness.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and provide input regarding required department measurements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manufacturing Supervisor(s), CNC Machinist(s), Manual Machinist(s), Saw Operator, Balancer, other Manufacturing Staff and Maintenance Employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Must be able to convey information effectively in writing, presentations or speeches to other employees.
• Strong, ambitious, motivated team player, with attention to detail and concern of importance. Ability to manage multiple projects with minimum direction.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, etc.
• Strong time management skills required.
• Excellent conceptual skills.
• Knowledge of FANUC and MAZATROL lathe and mill controls is essential.
• Must be proficient in programming (MasterCAM preferred) and troubleshooting G-code programming language.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree or greater preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in a machined component manufacturing environment.
• Experience with and in a Lean manufacturing environment preferred.
• Supervision and management experience of a minimum of 2 years in a medium to large machine shop environment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to effectively interpret and translate instructions to other employees in a professional and respectful manner. Effectively communicate with clients and fellow employees both verbally and written in the English language. Must be able to write in a professional/business manner.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to perform basic and complex geometric mathematical computations. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical and/or complex situations. Has the ability to read and interpret basic dimensions on blueprints. Ability to implement, understand, and execute departmental budgetary needs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions using logic to weigh the strengths and weaknesses of alternate solutions. Must have excellent organizational, multi-tasking and prioritizing skills. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Excellent organizational, multi tasking and prioritizing skills. Communicate honestly with all customers and provide solutions to problems in a timely fashion.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to move or transfer products with an overhead crane. Ability to lift 50 lbs. when required. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand for at least four hours at a time, walk throughout buildings and reach with hands and arms at floor, waist and shoulder level. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

MENTAL WORK DEMANDS

Regular and on-time attendance. Full time position, hours regularly exceed 40 hours per week. Occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft and motor vehicle.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Compensation

$130,000 per year