Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Assa Abloy • North Wales, PA

44d • Onsite

About The Position

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces - physical and virtual - safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results - not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Operations Management; Industrial Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering; Supply Chain; Business Administration; or related field preferred but not required.
• 7-10+ years of manufacturing (i.e., assembly, cutting, fabrication, welding, painting, etc.) experience.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible manufacturing supervision/management experience.
• Practical experience applying Lean and Total Quality Production System (TQPS) principles in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of, and practical work experience with, manufacturing industry equipment, processes, and production systems.
• Working knowledge and experience with manufacturing and production KPIs/Analytics including the Production Efficiency (PEFF) system preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and integrated computer programs and/or applications.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• Project Management certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage plant assembly, production, and/or manufacturing activities to ensure safety, quality, cost, and morale and to meet and exceed customer and Company requirements.
• Assist General Manager in the development and management of manufacturing annual plan, budget, operating and capital expense budgets, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), operating efficiency, and cost control.
• Through motivating techniques and delegation of authority to subordinate manufacturing staff, coordinate and guide activities in the areas of manufacturing, Lean, housekeeping/5S, quality enhancements, staffing, training, employee relations, and other related activities.
• Demonstrated success with drawings, PPAP submissions, CASR, 8D, Customer Complain/Warranty responses, and Document Control.
• Supervise and coordinate the various programs essential to manufacturing procedures such as training, safety, environmental, housekeeping, work simplification, cost reduction, quality improvement, etc.
• Establish and encourage a culture that promotes quality in all aspects of the manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of specification, tools, inputs, raw materials, outputs, and waste related to the manufacture of prototypes, models, systems, or other products.
• Working knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools of quality assurance, quality control, and reliability used to ensure that a project, system, or product fulfills requirements and standards.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule based on business needs to include weekends if applicable to include working beyond the traditional 40 hours per week schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees