Manufacturing Manager - Production
About The Position
DTS is an innovative company focused on safety testing and research technology for automotive, aerospace, and sports injury prevention. The Manufacturing Manager oversees the manufacturing and logistics teams, manages production workflows and resources, meets customer and internal deadlines, maintains appropriate workloads, implements process improvements, and promotes safe working practices. The role is accountable for department objectives, including work quality and quantity, budgets and forecasts, staffing, and employee training. The position works in production, engineering, and typical business office environments. Occasional domestic and/or international travel to customer, vendor, corporate, or other sites may be required. Candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person under 22 C.F.R. 120.15 to comply with U.S. Export Control requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing management, or a similar discipline, plus approximately five years of related experience in a manufacturing management role; an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
- Related experience in a high-mix, fast-paced, high-tech electro-mechanical manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of electro-mechanical assembly techniques and standards, including IPC-610 and IPC-620, and lean manufacturing.
- Experience using SYSPRO or a similar MRP/ERP system to schedule work orders, work centers, and work in process.
- Ability to lead and manage a team using strong analytical, reasoning, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to address and document details, meet deadlines, and communicate and work effectively with other departments in a professional and diplomatic manner.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with customers, vendors, executives, employees, and other audiences.
- Proficiency with Windows 7/8/10, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), and Microsoft Project.
- Must qualify as a U.S. Person under 22 C.F.R. 120.15 to comply with U.S. Export Control requirements.
- Ability to stand, walk, and sit, and to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience implementing and sustaining 6S and/or Lean Manufacturing.
- Working knowledge of ISO 17025 and experience managing a team performing test and calibration procedures of varying complexity.
- Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and resource planning.
Responsibilities
- Manage the Assembly and Test teams, including their daily workflow, assignments, resource allocation, work schedules, and the quality and quantity of work produced.
- Prepare performance evaluations, make salary recommendations, and participate in recruitment and hiring as needed.
- Supervise the logistics and materials team to ensure receiving, inventory movements, and shipping requirements are met.
- Train, coach, and counsel team members; address employee issues and performance standards in collaboration with HR and Senior Management.
- Ensure work orders are completed on schedule, labor resources are allocated appropriately, and jobs move through production in a timely manner.
- Identify, develop the return on investment for, and implement process improvements.
- Partner with the Production Control Manager to maintain an appropriate manufacturing workload.
- Communicate with purchasing to identify and resolve shortages so customer and internal due dates are met.
- Coordinate with sales representatives and the Production Control Manager to adjust schedules, balance workload, and meet customer demand.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to improve manufacturing processes and introduce new products to the manufacturing team.
- Document production nonconformances and work with Quality to establish root causes and corrective actions.
- Identify, develop, monitor, and maintain key performance indicators.
- Develop and maintain training and continuous-improvement programs.
- Maintain safe working conditions and follow applicable safety regulations, policies, procedures, and department-specific requirements.
- Perform other duties assigned by DTS Management.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and performance bonus structure.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Six paid company holidays plus the final week of the year off with pay.
- Free on-site EV charging stations.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Voluntary insurance plans, including accident and critical illness coverage.
- Tuition and training assistance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
