Machine Shop Manager

Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition Team•McComb, OH

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Shop Manager leads people and processes, overseeing the day-to-day activities of the Maker's Pride EZ PAK facility. This individual will direct team activities with the goal of manufacturing the best possible products on-time and on budget while maintaining a safe working environment, continuously improving processes, being an asset to internal Maker's Pride facilities, and developing employees in knowledge/competency resulting in a more effective team. Candidates must be flexible and able to respond positively to changes and challenges. They should be able to think outside the box to solve problems and willing to go the extra mile to ensure department goals are met. The ideal candidate will embrace the objectives and the culture of the company and can integrate them into daily decisions/actions consistently.

Requirements

Knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Suite of products to include Project, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, and Visio
Knowledge of Power BI
Knowledge of Project Management Principles
Knowledge of Machining equipment and processes; End Mills, Lathes, Saws, Laser Cutting, CNC, Welding, 3D Printing, Mild Steel and SS Fabrication
Skilled in AutoCAD
Skilled in Blueprint reading, and ability to understand GD&T and offsets
Skilled in Use of gauges, calipers, dial indicators, and micrometers
Skilled in Project Management Principles
Skilled in Sanitary Design Practices
Skilled in Safety Best Practices
Successfully analyzes and presents data to multiple levels of the organization
Effective Time Management
Effective presentation, writing, proposals, business plans, SOWs’, Theory of Operation
Personnel and performance management
Ability to think independently with good decision making skills
Ability to Communicate up, down, and across effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to Successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to Ensure collaborative relationships with industry, trade, other associations, regulatory agencies and Hearthside staff
Ability to Engage and collaborate with Maker's Pride staff and equipment suppliers to find the best in class solution
Ability to Lead ‘best in class’ behaviors with focus on safety, quality, and policy
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Proficiency in AutoCAD
Proficiency in Project Management Principles
Proficiency in Managing Multiple Projects and Priorities
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Machine Shop settings preferred
Experience in a manufacturing environment required preferably in a food environment
3 years or more of relevant business experience in a Machine Shop Manager role with knowledge of food industry a plus.
Additional background in Project Management of projects in the range of $100K-$5MM
Proven results project management, Engineering design, budget management, timeline adherence, driving results through continuous improvement.
Experience negotiating, preparing and administering vendor agreements and contracts

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of food industry a plus.
Additional background in Project Management of projects in the range of $100K-$5MM

Responsibilities

Lead the Machine Shop team, provide motivation, support, guidance, and constructive feedback to employees, developing and training them while building understanding of and alignment with company culture and goals
Provide decisive leadership giving clear direction in everyday and pressure situations
Handle time & vacation approval, hiring selections and decisions to discontinue employment.
Provide equipment expertise and coaching to all customers
Manufacture the best possible products on-time and on budget
Schedule machines and staff for maximum productivity
Coordinate all labor and materials in the machine shop
Order and manage raw material inventories
Identify and implement processes and procedures to improve efficiency and quality
Make recommendations on capital expenditures to improve capacity and quality
Monitor productivity, utilizing charts and soft knowledge to maintain maximum productivity
Be an asset to machine shop clients to support all sites and deliver high quality parts delivered on-time and on budget
Resource planning – provide accurate data on labor hours, capacity, and schedule
Engineering Team – Rapid response for R&D and feedback regarding capabilities, costs, and print redlines
Travel to sites as required to develop scope of work for new and or existing projects to include; field measurements and development of concept drawings
Engage and work with suppliers to determine best in class equipment based on the need ,negotiate and acquire quotes for budgetary needs
Manage and oversee project budget tracking
Participate and follow Design Review protocols to include; scheduling meetings, keeping meeting notes, revise scope, drawings, etc. as needed , and completing each DR phase effectively
Work cross-functionally to ensure projects meet the needs of all key stakeholders to include but not be limited to Quality, Food Safety, Planning, Operations, T&W, Sanitation, and Maintenance
Management of purchase orders relative to the EZ PAK site
Appropriately assign and oversee projects that are delegated to the EZ PAK facility
Communicate effectively to key stakeholders related to progress of projects both verbally and in writing
Coordinate and participate in Factory Acceptance Tests as required to validate and ensure equipment functionality and performance
Travel to project sites as needed to ensure equipment builds are correct and installation efforts well supported
Assist in the development of Maker's Pride best practices and standardization
Assist in the development of the annual capital budget for EZ PAK
Provide reporting of all projects currently in process within EZ PAK
Enforce engineering specification compliance, with recurrent formal reviews
Support the preferred suppliers’ development with procurement.