Manufacturing Manager

Hansen International•Lexington, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for overseeing the production process and ensuring that production orders are filled on time and that parts are produced to meet the specified quality levels. Make recommendations for equipment purchases and production layout. Plans and sets required staffing levels based upon open order and forecast data. Plans and coordinates manufacturing processes for new product introduction in conjunction with manufacturing engineers. Ensures manufacturing staff are properly trained and proficient in manufacturing processes.

Requirements

Associates degree or equivalent experience.
10 years of manufacturing experience.
General knowledge of manufacturing processes and practices.
Experience with assembly processes, metal stamping and machining, preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience with assembly processes, metal stamping and machining.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the production process and ensuring that production orders are filled on time and that parts are produced to meet the specified quality levels.
Making recommendations for equipment purchases and production layout.
Planning and setting required staffing levels based upon open order and forecast data.
Planning and coordinating manufacturing processes for new product introduction in conjunction with manufacturing engineers.
Ensuring manufacturing staff are properly trained and proficient in manufacturing processes.
Taking an active part in the evolvement of company culture, encouraging interactions of company employees in company sponsored events.
Grasping leadership of potential barriers to promote teamwork.
Meeting established company and departmental goals.
Establishing annual personnel goals and objectives.
Determining career plans for each departmental employee based on capability.
Establishing the freedom of work through defined tasks and responsibilities.
Encouraging involvement in company functions to promote family concepts.
Providing education to corporate strategies throughout the organization.
Managing the manufacturing process.
Making recommendations for capital expenditure.
Setting staffing levels for direct labor.
Ensuring a safe working environment is maintained and safety policies are enforced.
Ensuring that the facility is properly maintained.
Identifying and implementing cost reduction activities within the manufacturing area.
Hiring and managing production supervisors and production personnel.
Ensuring that production goals for efficiency and quality are met.
Reviewing production efficiency and utilization and taking actions to correct deficiencies.
Ensuring work instructions and other aids to manufacturing are up to date and provided to appropriate employees.
Ensuring all production personnel are properly trained to perform their functions.
Working with manufacturing engineers to set standard work rates.
Working closely with material planners to develop accurate scheduling processes.
Assisting with the physical inventory process.
Providing input and help to other departments as needed.
Ensuring cycle counts are performed and updated by manufacturing personnel in manufacturing areas as scheduled.
Assisting with estimating and quoting new business.
Participating in product innovation and encouraging employees to do the same.