Manager, Manufacturing

California Faucets•Huntington Beach, CA

76d•$120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Manager assigned to the Assembly Operation manages all functions related to the manufacture of high-end decorative brass faucets. Areas of responsibility includes general assembly, water-testing, and machining. In addition to these duties, the Manufacturing Manager for Assembly Operations also: Directs production in the assembly areas for maximum efficiencies of equipment, materials, and personnel of the assigned shift. Oversees and monitors the budget for manufacturing, including capital expenditures, labor, and headcount. Drives continuous improvement and lean transformation to create world-class manufacturing processes with a focus on reducing costs and improving lead times. Embodies a safety culture and implements safety initiatives that drive the organization to achieve the goal of zero accidents. Ensures organizational policies are implemented to conform to corporate compliance areas including environmental, safety, and product liability. Determines current and future manufacturing opportunities that support new technologies and long-term growth in support of the strategic plan. Maintains customer, market, product knowledge and understanding. Prepares production for product line changes as required to meet customer and market needs. Ensures material handling best practices to ensure best-in-class inventory accuracy on an ongoing basis. Manages and develops appropriate direct and indirect reports while building leadership skills within the team and improving productivity. Develops and promotes a motivated, positive, and collaborative culture in the manufacturing facilities. Ensures productive and supportive interaction between departments and shifts. Performs additional assignments per supervisor's direction. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
A sense of urgency and efficiency in all tasks.
Ownership of all assigned areas of responsibility.
Excellent time management skills; must be able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and accuracy; must be able to recognize and resolve discrepancies.
Good judgement and discretion.
Commitment to building and developing a quality team.
Ability to delegate and manage a multi-functional team.
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, honesty, and unwavering commitment to California Faucets ongoing growth and profitability.
Ability and desire to understand the business at all levels, including from a product, marketing, sales, and operational perspective.
Demonstrated strategic planning skills and the capacity to provide manufacturing leadership to the organization.
The ability to build and energize a strong positive team environment, with bench strength at all levels.
Team player with strong communication skills who can work openly and cooperatively with all company departments and managers.
The ability to communicate across all levels, from shop floor to members of the executive team.
The strategic and visionary leadership skills to maintain a long-term focus and the tenacity to achieve results.
Change agent skills that motivate and inspire others with a drive for innovation.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field highly preferred.
A minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of manufacturing experience in a rapidly growing, production based business.
At least three (3) years of management level experience in manufacturing operations.
Experience managing a team of at least 50 employees.
Strong Lean Manufacturing experience and toolkit.
Familiarity and experience with ERP, MRP, or WMS systems.
A successful track record of achieving growth targets, reducing direct/indirect costs while increasing operational efficiency, productivity, and quality.
Extensive experience with manufacturing process improvement, including budget management, facility enhancement and improvements, cycle time reduction, lead time reduction, workflow enhancements and capacity management planning.
Ability to manage with KPIs, participation in Capex project, and analyze operating reports to identify opportunities; the ability to summarize monthly operating results and future plans with executive teams and others.
Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and all Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Spanish bilingual skill is preferred.

Responsibilities

Directs production in the assembly areas for maximum efficiencies of equipment, materials, and personnel of the assigned shift.
Oversees and monitors the budget for manufacturing, including capital expenditures, labor, and headcount.
Drives continuous improvement and lean transformation to create world-class manufacturing processes with a focus on reducing costs and improving lead times.
Embodies a safety culture and implements safety initiatives that drive the organization to achieve the goal of zero accidents.
Ensures organizational policies are implemented to conform to corporate compliance areas including environmental, safety, and product liability.
Determines current and future manufacturing opportunities that support new technologies and long-term growth in support of the strategic plan.
Maintains customer, market, product knowledge and understanding.
Prepares production for product line changes as required to meet customer and market needs.
Ensures material handling best practices to ensure best-in-class inventory accuracy on an ongoing basis.
Manages and develops appropriate direct and indirect reports while building leadership skills within the team and improving productivity.
Develops and promotes a motivated, positive, and collaborative culture in the manufacturing facilities.
Ensures productive and supportive interaction between departments and shifts.
Performs additional assignments per supervisor's direction.