Manufacturing Manager - 1st shift

Klein Tools; Trevose (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Klein Tools in Trevose, PA is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to provide hands-on oversight of production, machining, press and assembly operations under the direction of the Operations Manager.

You will drive streamlined processes, coach staff, ensure quality and safety, coordinate with Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales and Product Development, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to meet schedules and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Must have CNC programming experience and lead others.
• Ability to conceptualize the big-picture and motivate the workforce.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple departments to meet production goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the team to meet production schedules for orders and inventory.
• Execute effective schedules, training, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure quality, run rates, labor cost standards, and cost efficiency.
• Oversee CNC programming for in-house machined parts and products.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales and Product Development.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and maintain a clean environment.
• Implement and enforce company policies with plant management.
• Perform duties of subordinates as needed to meet deadlines.

Skills

CNC programming

Leadership

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

High School Diploma / Trade School Certificate or Degree

Job description

The Manufacturing Manager gives hands on oversight to the production, machining, press, and assembly activities under the direction of the Operations Manager.

This position is responsible for executing the operational & streamlined process improvements given to them by the Operations Manager.

• Oversee the team to ensure an effective use of available resources to meet production schedules for customer orders and inventory requirements.
• Execute effective schedules, reviews, performance feedback, primary task training, cross training, and continuous improvement that drives the success of the company.
• Ensure the production, machining & assembly of goods meet quality standards, desired run rate standards, labor cost standards, and continuously improve to maximize cost efficiency.
• Oversee the accurate CNC Programing for all in house machined parts & products.
• Work as one team with other departments through the facility to (a) promote continuous improvement, (b) implement strategic plans, & (c) reallocate personnel resources to meet company goals and deadlines. This includes but is not limited to the Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales, & Product Development Teams.
• Drive a proactive safety culture that displays safety as part of our DNA including but not limited to maintaining an orderly and clean environment.
• Implement & Enforce company policies, goals, objectives, and procedures in conjunction with the plant management team.
• Perform the duties of subordinates as needed to meet deadlines.
• Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Trade School/College Certificate or Degree, and ten (10) years of CNC & Machining experience that involved leading and training others to meet manufacturing goals is required.
• Must know CNC programing on both the computer and at the machine.
• Must be able to conceptualize the big-picture, anticipate challenges, motivate the workforce, and train their direct reports to meet production needs.
• Must be able to work as one team with a variety of people and departments.
• Must be a learner committed to personal growth of themselves and the team.

Physical Demand Requirements

Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers to touch, pick or pinch objects; reach with hands and arms; push or pull; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use foot or leg controls; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. For all jobs no one should lift over 50lbs on their own. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.