Manufacturing Manager - Columbia PSI

Columbia Machine, Inc.

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Columbia Machine, Inc. in Denver, CO is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Leader to direct fabrication, machine shop, and assembly, ensuring Master Production Schedule adherence and driving continuous improvement.

You will coordinate with sales, engineering, and production control to maintain on-time delivery and high-quality output. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field and seven years of management experience in manufacturing, with strong ERP

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field.
Seven years of management experience in manufacturing.
Experience with analyzing job results and planning workflow.

Responsibilities

Develops, communicates, and executes production and capacity schedules.
Coordinates customer requirements with sales, engineering, and production control departments.
Establishes production work order priority, schedules activities and employees, monitors progress, and resolves production issues.
Ensures product quality to reduce scrap and rework.
Problem solves quality issues, identifies root cause, and documents SOPs to prevent recurrence.
Drives on-time delivery to the customer.
Manages machine shop activities in line with the MPS.
Manages raw material inventory activities in line with the MPS.
Manages fabrication activities in line with the MPS.
Manages assembly activities in line with the MPS.
Develops manufacturing operations to improve productivity.
Generates/tracks/reports/manages overtime, utilization, efficiency, productivity, and throughput metrics.
Drives manufacturing team input and use of project boards.
Promotes and maintains safe work behaviors and organization in all Manufacturing Operations Areas.

Skills

Analytical

Project Process Management

Management and leadership skills

Computer Technical

Clerical/Secretarial

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field

Seven years management experience

Tools

ERP (Business Central)

Vault

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Columbia we come to work every day driven by the belief that innovation can transform industries, empower communities, and create a more efficient, sustainable world.
With operations spanning five continents and a commitment to excellence in service and support, our purpose extends beyond engineering advanced equipment. We are pioneering innovation and paving a better tomorrow with factory automation solutions worldwide.

Summary: Manages the manufacturing departments by directing all fabrication/machine shop/assembly activities, ensuring Master Production Schedule (MPS) adherence, driving areas of focus, driving continuous improvement, and all facets of personnel management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develops, communicates, and executes manufacturing production and capacity schedules.
Coordinates customer requirements with sales, engineering, and production control departments.
Establishes production work order priority, schedules activities and employees, monitors progress, and resolves production issues.
Ensures product quality to reduce scrap and rework.
Problem solves quality issues, identifies the root cause, and develops and documents standard operating procedures to eliminate reoccurrence.
Drives on time delivery to the customer.
Manages machine shop activities in line with the MPS.
Manages raw material inventory activities in line with the MPS.
Manages fabrication activities in line with the MPS.
Manages assembly activities in line with the MPS.
Develops manufacturing operations to improve productivity.
Generates/tracks/reports/manages overtime, utilization, efficiency, productivity, and throughput metrics.
Drives manufacturing team input and use of project boards.
Promotes and maintains safe work behaviors and organization in all Manufacturing Operations Areas (6S).
Heads the company safety committee and holds monthly meetings with team.
Monitors and enforces adherence to safety, housekeeping, and EH&S requirements.
Conducts monthly safety training.
Communicates regularly with the Manufacturing Department staff members.
Conducts weekly staff meetingsin each department.
Elicits input from staff on manufacturing operations strategies, objectives, project priorities, and standards
Achieves financial objectives
Prepares an annual budget
Manages to budget by scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions
Participates in a manager level cross functional CI committee
Supports internal and external customer service
Understands and documents internal and external customer needs and expectations
Develops resources and critical service metrics to ensure these needs are being met
Communicates to appropriate team(s) when an expectation will not be met
Manages staff respectfully
Maintains open and honest communication with direct reports
Periodically communicates clear expectations, monitors job results compared to expectations, documents constructive coaching throughout the year and during the annual review process
Enforces policies and procedures to ensure organizational consistency
Maintains professionalism and confidentiality in employee selection, performance management, and employee relations
Develops human resources
Trains and mentors employees to expand knowledge base and promote problem solving
Delegates effectively to develop and identify new leaders within the company
Documents processes and procedures, eliminates non-value-added activities, and participates in cross functional CI teams
Drives the completion of department continuous improvement goals and objectives
Maintains professional and technical knowledge
Establishes personal networks, participates in professional societies, attends professional workshops and reviews publications
Contributes to team effort
Willing to attempt new assignments or fill in for others as needed; accomplishes other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Equal Opportunity Employer - Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Columbia does participate in E-Verify.

Knowledge, skills and/or abilities

Knowledge - Software

ERP (Business Central)
Vault preferred

AI (Claude, Copilot)

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT and Outlook)

Skills

Analytical
Project Process Management
Management and leadership skills
Computer Technical
Clerical/Secretarial

Abilities

Strong technical aptitude
Ability to read blueprints and understand manufacturing processes with
Very high attention to detail
Ability to inspire and motivate staff

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field
Seven years management experience
Equivalent coursework in a related specialized field, and seven+ years of related experience
Experience with analyzing job results and planning workflow.

Benefits