Component Manufacturing Manager
About The Position
At Electric Materials we endeavor to ensure a strong culture of teamwork, high quality and delivering on our commitments. We take pride in everything we do and we will always act morally, ethically and legally to achieve results that are expected for our employees, our customers, our stakeholders and our community. We focus relentlessly on ensuring: Nothing is more important than the safety and health of our people and our environment. We are compliant to all regulations and requirements. People are our most valuable assets. Through our people, we strive to continuously improve our processes, products and performance. Our customers never doubt the quality or integrity of our products. They get what they need when they need it. “Right the First Time, On Time, Every Time!” The Component Manufacturing Manager is responsible for overseeing the CNC machining, punching, bending and forging of copper components within a manufacturing facility. This role ensures efficient operations, high-quality output, cost control, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. The manager leads production teams, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborates with cross-functional departments to meet organizational goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5–10+ years of experience in manufacturing or production environments.
- 3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement tools.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in CNC machining preferred
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily manufacturing operations for component production across multiple shifts.
- Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer demand and deadlines.
- Monitor production performance metrics (efficiency, yield, downtime) and take corrective action as needed.
- Ensure optimal utilization of labor, equipment, and materials.
- Ensure all components meet quality standards and specifications.
- Work closely with Quality Assurance teams to resolve defects and implement corrective/preventive actions.
- Lead root cause analysis for production issues and implement sustainable solutions.
- Supervise, coach, and develop manufacturing staff.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve throughput, reduce waste, and lower production costs.
- Implement best practices and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure a safe working environment and compliance with OSHA and company safety regulations.
- Lead safety initiatives and conduct regular audits and training.
- Maintain compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams.
- Support new product introductions (NPI) and process changes.
- Coordinate with procurement to ensure material availability.
- Oversee equipment performance and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Support capital equipment planning and upgrades.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
