MANUFACTURING PLANT MGR (GB)

ARMORWORKS ENTERPRISES INC; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 119,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

ARMORWORKS ENTERPRISES INC seeks an experienced manufacturing operations leader to oversee daily fabrication and production activities in Green Bay. You will coordinate resources, drive lean improvements and ensure on-time delivery while managing a team of supervisors and operators.

You will partner with sales, program management and leadership to prioritize workloads, implement efficient methods, and control costs. A bachelor's or equivalent experience in metal fabrication is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or related field; or an associate degree with relevant fabrication supervision experience.
• Seven+ years managing production operations in custom sheet metal fabrication.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily manufacturing operations and resources to meet customer needs.
• Oversee equipment, tooling, and supplies for manufacturing/fabrication processes.
• Define methods and processes in collaboration with the General Manager.
• Coordinate with leadership, sales, and program management on shop priorities.
• Lead problem solving for methods, equipment, tooling and processes.
• Provide input on equipment needs to improve performance.
• Manage direct reports through reviews, development and objective setting.
• Ensure on-time delivery with accurate job status and completion dates.
• Control costs to meet company budget goals.
• Oversee safety policies, quality initiatives and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Project management

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering

Associate's degree + hands-on supervision experience

Tools

Infor CloudSuite Industrial (SyteLine)

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Job Details:
Job Location: Green Bay - Green Bay, WI 54304
Position Type: F/T Regular
Salary Range: $119,000.00 - $142,000.00 Salary/year
Job Shift: Day
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN

Basic Job Purpose: To manage daily manufacturing operations.

Assignment of Functions and Responsibilities:

• Manage daily manufacturing operations - identify number and kind of resources needed to successfully manufacture/fabricate to customer needs
• Manage daily equipment and machinery needs - identify needs for new, replacement, scheduled maintenance, repairs, cleaning, tooling, hand tools, supplies, consumables to support manufacturing/fabrication processes
• Define manufacturing/fabrication methods and processes used to with General Manager
• Works with Leadership, sales, and program management on priorities and schedule for shop
• Lead and guide problem solving on how to efficiently perform work - methods, equipment, tooling, techniques, jigs, fixtures, etc.
• Provide input to the General Manager on needs for manufacturing equipment, tools, methods, or processes that will support improvements in performance
• Manage performance of direct reports through performance reviews, employee development, compensation, stated objectives and goals
• Manage accuracy of time reporting and material usage on jobs
• On-time delivery, provide job status and estimate of completion dates
• Work with manufacturing team on schedules, resources, risks, manufacturing methods, specialty processes
• Prepare, analyze and issue production and performance reports
• Control costs to achieve company budget goals
• Provide verbal reminders to employees about work policies. Work start times, safety, work behavior, values, etc.
• Provides feedback to General Manager on workload levels, types, and available capacity
• Reports issues on drawings to sales, programmer, supervisor, quality leader
• Recognize and reward an employee for extra effort or an outstanding job or idea that proves very successful
• Manage, lead and guide safety policies and programs with Human Resources team
• Support quality of manufacturing standards and initiatives
• Oversee rework and enter non-conformances
• Oversee preventive maintenance
• Identify training gaps of direct reports and shop employees and recommend development training for shop employees
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements for Education, Skillset, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Bachelors degree in manufacturing engineering, manufacturing, business administration or similar/related program required
• In lieu of bachelor’s degree, a combination of an associate’s degree with proven work experience in metal fabrication industry with hands on operation and supervision responsibilities in multiple fabrication processes may be substituted; specifically in welding, machining, finishing and press brake operations

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Production or engineering experience in a custom sheet metal fabrication business is desired
• Seven + years’ experience in managing production operations and knowledge regarding manufacturing and employment regulations, policies, practices, and procedures
• Ten + years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting
• Previous experience working on military projects is preferred but not required
• Familiarity with fabrication and machining specifications preferred
• Knowledge of metals and raw materials along with the understanding of production processes, quality control, and costs of manufacturing is a plus
• Experience in quickly ascertaining a situation and be decisive in implementation of problem solving measures
• Proven ability to unify multiple departments and personnel to accomplish required goals and tasks
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants
• Knowledge of industry principles such as lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies is preferred

Specialized Experience:

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook and an enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems; Infor CloudSuite Industrial (SyteLine) preferred
• Accurate manufacturing blue print reading experience required
• Ability to view and understand drawings in AutoCAD and SolidWorks desired
• Working knowledge of American Welding Society and Military welding procedures and specifications preferred
• Excellent communication skills at all levels within an organization