Manufacturing Service Operations Leader

John Crane; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, seeks a Manufacturing Service Branch Manager in New Jersey to lead inside sales, warehousing, seal repair, machining, assembly, CAD engineering and procurement. You will drive timely production of quality products at optimal cost and coordinate workforce development.

You will supervise staff, develop procedures, manage inventories, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining safety and budgets. A strong background in MRP, CIP, and reporting is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 6 years working in a manufacturing environment to include mechanical seals or rotating equipment, inventory, material management, and distribution practices.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Supervisory experience to include supervising a diverse work force.
• Knowledge of integrated business and manufacturing systems operations involving MRP.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Process (CIP).
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization.
• Must be computer savvy. Must be able to effectively create reports using Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to accommodate business operations.
• Machine shop experience is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise work of personnel; schedule work, manage overtime, cross train, and manage personnel actions.
• Provides leadership for team through effective communications, coaching, training, and development.
• Develops and monitors operating procedures in order processing, inventory control, customer service, seal repair, machining, assembly, etc. and personnel training.
• Handles incoming telephone, fax, mail orders and inquires on a variety of subject matters such as pricing information and quotations, part identification, application recommendations, delivery dates, change orders and seal repair service.
• Must be computer savvy. Must be able to effectively create reports using Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Interprets and implements company policies.
• Manages inventory management system to optimize customer order requirements while maintaining capacity utilization and the lowest level of inventory.
• Approves ordering parts from vendors. Authorizes substitute part numbers.
• Achieves monthly forecasts, backlog management, and on-time delivery.
• Manages annual operating budgets. Oversees the maintenance of building, equipment, grounds, etc.
• Analyzes operations problems or deficiencies and initiates corrective action.
• Provides assurance that safety, health and environmental rules and regulations are met or exceeded.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Power BI

MRP systems

Blueprint reading

Job description

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, seeks a Manufacturing Service Branch Manager in New Jersey to lead inside sales, warehousing, seal repair, machining, assembly, CAD engineering and procurement. You will drive timely production of quality products at optimal cost and coordinate workforce development.

You will supervise staff, develop procedures, manage inventories, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining safety and budgets. A strong background in MRP, CIP, and reporting is required.