Manager, Manufacturing

Leviton Manufacturing•West Jefferson, NC

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Manger provides leadership and expertise in establishing and maintaining an efficient manufacturing program in support of the operating plan. The position has overall responsibility for manufacturing processes and projects as well as product costs, quality, delivery of product, materials management, financial planning and factory performance to the plan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field required
Minimum five years’ management experience in a manufacturing environment
Operations daily management, process development, and organizational development
Experience in ISO 9001 required
Sound Financial acumen
Leadership, organizational, and management skills
Working knowledge with LEAN, FMEA, 8D, and 6 Sigma
Operational knowledge including planning, fabrication, assembly, testing and packaging
Project management knowledge required. PMP preferred
Must have leadership skills to successfully manage their staff as well as interact with other functions in a non-threatening and cooperative way
Self-starter with experience driving toward team-based organizational structure and culture
Hands-on approach to problem solving and the ability to work under pressure
Ability to read drawings and determine the proper method of manufacturing
Capable of interviewing and hiring employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance
Solid understanding of work-measurement and manufacturing standards
Demonstrated proficiency in time management
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Lean environment preferred
Six Sigma Experience, Green or Black Belt strongly preferred
Project management knowledge required. PMP preferred

Responsibilities

Place the health, safety, and welfare of all employees foremost in decision-making, policy, development and directing the organization
Motivate all employees, encouraging optimum productivity. Develop, train, assist, and advise supervisors and administer company policies and procedures knowledgeably. Encourage open employee communication
Ensure a clean and efficient production environment based on Lean, 6S and other established advanced manufacturing practices
Ensure the quality and on-time delivery of all manufactured products
Work with Automation and Quality groups to ensure customer requirements and weekly schedules are met according to established standards
Oversee Materials function and Warehouse operations, providing guidance and direction and holding responsibility for departmental performance
Ensure that ISO procedures are being used and continuous improvement to the production operations
Prepare cost and budget estimates and subsequently support the VP of Manufacturing in the development, implementation, and management of the budget
Maintain close surveillance and control over operations through perusal of reports, staff meetings, observations and personal contact
Collaborate with the appropriate groups to constantly improve efficiency and reduce the lead times for the manufacture and delivery of parts through processes and procedures
Motivate all employees, encouraging optimum productivity, develop, train, assist, and advise subordinates and administer company policies and procedures knowledgeably. Encourage open employee communication
Develop and maintain a leadership staff that takes responsibility for the quality of performance
Responsibilities as a manager include determining manpower requirements based on an understanding of goals and objectives, interviewing, and hiring; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding employees, addressing concerns and resolving problems
Manages supervisors and production leads who oversee employees in the production area including Compression Molding and Packaging
Direct the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment by eliminating hazards, training employees, and promoting safety awareness. Continually upgrade, direct, comply with, and enforce company safety programs and policies
Maintain performance to established metrics and deliver reports to top management as required
Maintain a close relationship to the factory floor including people and processes in a team-based environment
Maintain relationships with local and regional governmental authorities
Assist in any special projects as assigned by top management
Other responsibilities as assigned