Manufacturing Manager

Nibco Inc.; Stuarts Draft (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Nibco Inc. in Stuarts Draft, Virginia is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to safely direct and optimize the production of copper fittings, ensuring quality and on-time delivery.

This role reports to the Operations Manager and emphasizes leadership, production planning, and continuous improvement. The position requires strong knowledge of manufacturing methods, scheduling, and team leadership, with a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing methods, techniques and equipment.
• Experience with production scheduling and shop operations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise shift fabrication activities to meet safety goals.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate department work to fulfill orders and maintain inventory.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in safety, quality, delivery, and costs.
• Promote change through communication and teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Continuous improvement

Quality focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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POSITION INFO:

POSITION TITLE: Manufacturing Manager
DEPARTMENT/CATEGORY: Manufacturing
JOB TYPE: Salary Exempt Level
Reports To: Operations Manager
LOCATION: Stuarts Draft, Virginia
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is to safely direct and support the manufacture of copper fittings that meet quality specifications set both internally and by the customer. The position is also responsible for providing strong leadership skills to plan, organize and execute production plans while driving continuous improvements in safety, quality, delivery and costs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure safety goals are met for the shift and assist in meeting the facility goals.
• Manage and supervise the associates assigned to shift.
• Develop work practices that will improve and reduce costs.
• Promote change through strong communication, team building and leadership.
• Assist in helping achieve continuous improvement goals of the facility.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate department activities to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and deliver manufactured products on time.

EXPERIENCE:

Candidates must have a thorough knowledge of all manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment. Knowledge of production scheduling and shop operations and have strong leadership skills, with excellent oral & written communication. Manufacturing background preferred.

EDUCATION:

A high school diploma or GED is required. Further secondary education or trade skills experience may be favorably considered.

TRAINING AND SKILLS:

Organized and self-motivated individual

• Ability to lead others toward safely achieving company goals
• Acceptable attendance record per hiring and job transfer policies
• Ability to accurately read measurement tools (including plug and ring gages, as well as micrometers and calipers).
• Ability to understand and follow all applicable safety policies
• Ability to understand and follow standard work practices
• Microsoft Office preferred
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Customer focus
• Ability to lead in a team-based production system
• Decision making
• Attention to detail
• Quality focus
• Continuous improvement focus

GEN1

Internal applicants must meet the following criteria: 1)If the posted position is an hourly or salary level 1, the associate must be in their current position for 18 (eighteen) months; 2) if the position is salary level 2 to salary level 5, the associate must be in their current position for 24 (twenty-four) months; and 3)if the position is a salary level 6 or above, the associate must be in their current position for 30 (thirty) months. Internal applicants are limited to advancing no more than two salary levels.

Nearest Major Market: Charlottesville
Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia