Manager, Manufacturing

Stolle Machinery Company•Addison, IL

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About The Position

The Manager, Manufacturing is directly responsible for all manufacturing activities and establishes and upholds policies and procedures for product quality, efficiency, and timeliness. The role directs and manages manufacturing operations, with overall responsibility for production, maintenance, quality, safety, and other production-related activities. The position oversees assembly, manufacturing, the machine shop, welding, and maintenance; coordinates production activities, schedules, deadlines, and ship dates; and ensures adherence to safety rules and regulations. The manager works with Human Resources on recruiting, training, retention, performance evaluations, and other personnel matters; manages supervisory personnel; and provides leadership and training to help achieve company goals. The role is responsible for efficient and profitable manufacturing operations, cost controls, workflow and build-time management, departmental budgets, ISO compliance, operational procedures, and shop-floor organization and 5S cleanliness. The manager collaborates with senior management and with Service and Technical, Accounting, Engineering, Purchasing, and Sales personnel to meet business needs, forecast and schedule production, address specification changes, and support parts flow and purchasing initiatives. Additional responsibilities and duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's or four-year degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field, with 5–10 years of manufacturing experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in a build-to-order manufacturing environment, manufacturing methods, and process improvement programs and procedures.
Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, customer equipment specifications, manuals, instructions, reports, and financial statements.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook) and business software applicable to manufacturing.
Ability to manage the timekeeping system for accurate payroll.
Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities in the described work environment, including regularly lifting or maneuvering 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operations of assembly, manufacturing, the machine shop, welding, and maintenance.
Coordinate production activities and work schedules, and establish production deadlines and ship dates.
Ensure adherence to all safety rules and regulations.
Work with Human Resources to recruit, train, and retain qualified, skilled employees to meet production needs.
Ensure manufacturing operates efficiently and profitably, and implement cost-effective controls over capital, operating expenditures, and labor.
Develop and implement plant operational procedures.
Control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight, and repair expenses.
Monitor and manage workflow, build times, and the departmental budget.
Manage supervisory personnel.
Oversee ISO compliance.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and work with Human Resources on performance evaluations, disciplinary documents, status changes, and attendance forms.
Provide leadership and training to accomplish company goals and objectives.
Establish and reinforce shop-floor organization and plant 5S cleanliness among plant personnel.
Work with senior management to ensure manufacturing meets business needs and expectations.
Interact and problem-solve with the Service & Technical Manager.
Work with Accounting personnel on percentage-of-completion estimates and forecasting.
Follow up on specification changes and ensure jobs are updated after shipments in coordination with Engineering.
Assist Purchasing in evaluating parts flow and operational needs and supporting purchasing initiatives.
Interact with Sales personnel to forecast hours and discuss production schedules.