Manager, Production Equipment Tech Support

Broadridge•South Windsor, CT

2d•$100,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you’re passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team. Broadridge is growing! We are seeking a Manager, Production Equipment Tech Support to join our team in South Windsor, Connecticut. We are looking for someone to provide effective leadership to maximize the productivity, efficiency, quality and associate engagement of our Tech Support and Production Operations teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
At least 5 years of production operations, manufacturing or related experience, including three in a managerial capacity.
Proven leadership skills. Must be able to lead courageously and develop associates to maximize their potential.
Strong technical/mechanical skills. Must have demonstrated technical skills and the capability and desire to continue to develop technical/mechanical ability to assist in the troubleshooting of equipment problems and provide effective direction to assigned staff.
Strong PC/systems skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio).
Strong analytical skills. Ability to work with budgets and analyze data to make operational decisions that improve productivity, efficiency and quality.
Strong project management skills. Must be able to multi-task and effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal). Must be able to adapt communication style to interact effectively with associates at all levels of the organization.
Ability to stand for long periods of time

Nice To Haves

Electrical/mechanical and electronics repair a plus.

Responsibilities

Effectively deal with personnel related issues and ensure that assigned staff are effectively utilized to optimize team performance. Provide ongoing feedback to assigned staff, including via the preparation of periodic performance reviews.
Ensure department personnel receive appropriate training/cross training, including the development and implementation of certification processes to attest to the effectiveness of the training. Work with Production Operations Management and assigned staff to support machine operator training.
Provide direction and support to all production mechanics as required. Monitor all work in progress ensuring that a constant production workflow is maintained, and equipment repairs are completed in a timely fashion.
Ensure all assigned staff accurately utilize our Technician Tracking database/system to track service requests and performance. Leverage database/system reports to optimize team performance, including making scheduling, staffing, training and procedural adjustments as necessary. Identify and implement process improvements to drive productivity, efficiency and quality.
Work with the Sr. Director of Production Technical Support and appropriate vendors (as required) to develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all supported equipment. Monitor records of preventive maintenance performed on equipment and ensure that maintenance is performed according to scheduled deadlines.
Keep informed of all new technology and equipment used by Technical Support/Production Operations and develop technical skills to ensure appropriate support can be provided for all equipment.
Fill in and assume all Management responsibilities in the Department Director/Sr Director’s absence.
Meet or exceed Cost Per Unit targets (i.e. labor costs, overtime), and work to optimize parts inventory levels/costs.
Maintain effective communication with management, assigned staff and peers.
Perform other duties/responsibilities as needed or assigned.