Manufacturing Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; Wall Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Autonomous Production Unit Leader to drive performance and ensure quality in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role involves leading a team to meet safety and delivery objectives while implementing Lean initiatives and quality systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and a commitment to fostering a positive team culture. Join a forward-thinking organization where your leadership and analytical skills will make a significant impact on operations and team success.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in a leadership role.
• Ability to manage complex situations and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to meet safety, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Monitor production planning and execute daily workloads.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Lean Initiatives

Quality Systems Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

ERP/M3 Systems

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

The Autonomous Production Unit Leader (APUL) manages their team with the aim of meeting objectives for safety, quality, and delivery, in line with customer requirements. Help improve performance with your expanded scope of responsibility.

Join our team and become part of the group that’s making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we’ll proudly step back and say, “We did that.”

Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) rules. Lead the team to make best practices habits & improve when possible.
• Control inventory levels through rigorous adherence to cycle counting frequency and procedures.
• Support and show responsibility for Hoshin Kanri Pillars deployment, development and follow-up of KPIs, updating performance boards/monitors.
• Solve problems with root cause analytical tools, such as QRQC.
• Lead a high-level APUL meeting for QRQC on a daily basis, keeping with the methodology and agenda set by corporate/training.
• Drive quality into all operations and all processes by leading the team to follow established quality procedures, routines, practices, and the Quality Manual.
• Lead continuous Lean improvement initiatives. Follow layout change procedures, understand process maps, value streams, and practice learnings from white belt training.
• Coordinate production team members to complete daily workload, engineering requests, AOGs, expedites, etc., working with quality and engineering departments as required.
• Lead daily meetings with floor production members.
• Responsible for communication of performance and QRQC board to executive-level management on a weekly basis.
• Monitor production planning and execute plans with input on day-to-day scheduling.
• Perform all work distribution and assignment activities, including releasing MOs, posting MOs, etc.
• Train backup personnel to perform tasks as needed.
• Properly administer personnel/people resources: start/stop times, shift coverage, discipline, scanning into and out of MOs.
• Complete all transactions in M3 properly and in a timely manner.
• Follow production plans and control methods to ensure on-time delivery and MOs.
• Interface successfully with customers and government regulatory officials.
• Ensure compliance with Tool Control and FOD procedures.
• Perform employee performance appraisals per established schedule.
• Forecasting of parts to meet the needs of the Service Center.
• Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skill Levels:

• Basic: Able to use their knowledge/skill with support.
• Advanced: Able to independently use their knowledge/skill.
• Expert: Able to train others on their knowledge/skill.

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Project Management: scheduling, tools, risk and opportunity management, problem-solving.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Leadership, organization, tenacity, and ability to manage complex situations.
• Analytical thinking and summarization skills.
• Strong health and safety mindset.
• Ability to use and understand quality systems and indicators.
• Application of Lean initiatives/task breakdowns.
• Knowledge of production processes.
• Proficiency in Office programs and ERP/MRP systems.
• Report creation and analysis.
• Adheres to safe work practices and supports HSE culture.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience and/or training.

Operational Aspects:

• Performance and quality management.
• Risk management.
• Time and task prioritization.
• Technical knowledge and information processing.

Technical Skills:

• ERP/M3 systems
• MS Office
• Outlook
• Time and Attendance

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate HSE leadership and ensure the health and safety of team members.
• Hold team members accountable for HSE performance and provide necessary training.

Team Leadership:

• Support and empower team members.
• Adapt to changes in activities and environment safely.
• Foster team unity and maintain positive employee relations.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs.
• Sitting 20%, standing 30%, walking and lifting 50%.

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing environment with moderate noise level