Machine Shop Manager

Emerson Electric • Elk River, MN

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About The Position

If you are a Machining professional, looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! We are looking for a dedicated candidate to take on a Machine Shop Manager role located in Elk River, Minnesota. You will be responsible for leading and managing personnel of the production machining, deburring and metal finishing departments in a consistent and safe manner. This individual would assure products are manufactured with high quality and meet the customer's needs. A lean manufacturing attitude will be critical in this environment as improvement activities will be centered on lean principles. An ideal candidate can excel in this fast-paced, performance-based, multicultural team environment, delivering value to the industry we serve!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related Manufacturing Technology field with minimum two years of supervisory/management experience in a machining manufacturing environment or associate degree in Machine Tool Program or related Manufacturing Technology field with minimum four year supervisory/management experience in a machining manufacturing environment.
• Validated understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement concepts.
• Budgeting experience or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) equipment (lathe and vertical mill) operations, tooling and programming.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers and employees.
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-oriented environment.
• Ability to develop, forecast, provide for and maintain, supplies and perishable tooling.
• Knowledge of MRP.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of Machine Shop experience.
• Minimum two years budgeting experience.
• Understanding and the ability to partner with those who create tools, jigs, and fixtures for machining and metal finishing operations.
• Proficiency in using Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide leadership to be consistent with the Purpose of Tescom; including training, coaching, timely performance feedback, recruitment, corrective action and employee development.
• Provide effective leadership in promoting environmental, safety, and health initiatives through positive reinforcement of safe behavior.
• Deliver clear direction and proper training to ensure employees are working safely by consistently and fairly implementing environmental, safety, and health policies and work instructions.
• Responsible for reporting out on GEMBA board, meeting production schedules and ensuring quality output.
• Manage staffing including hiring, performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
• Provide process leadership for all machine shop, metal finish and deburring work centers for all shifts.
• Support teams and individually recommend process improvements and the tooling and fixturing to support those improvements and any new products.
• Provide technical support to other departments as appropriate or requested.
• Actively participate in the plant's safety committee and other safety initiatives.
• Define, plan and direct or execute continuous improvement activities with hands-on involvement and reinforcement of Lean practices.
• Promote/support team concept and train employees in the use of scientific problem-solving tools.
• Assist and train the team(s) in process documentation, set-up reduction, operator self-inspection, statistical data collection, and continuous improvement.
• Provide the administration for all shifts regarding staffing, overtime, and resource requirements.
• Develop, track and report key performance measurements and metrics in support of Tescom Key Initiatives.
• Perform regular audit function to ensure sustainment of proper processes.
• Help develop annual department operation and capital budgets.
• Work with the EHS Manager to assure compliance with waste management procedures.
• Assure appropriate materials, equipment, tooling and supplies are available, and inventories maintained.
• Issue work requests for repairs and maintenance of equipment and maintain good housekeeping.

Benefits

• Medical insurance plans
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to Employee Resource Groups
• Flexible time-off policies including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree