Manufacturing Manager

Flex-N-Gate•Southfield, MI

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Manager ensures effective and efficient manufacturing and maintenance operations by monitoring departmental policies, procedures, staff, and standards. The role organizes and manages manpower to help plant operations achieve quality and efficiency goals, and coordinates the installation, maintenance, and repair of company machinery, equipment, buildings, and property. The manager leads division activities in alignment with corporate strategies, objectives, and policies, while managing personnel safely and in compliance with company policies, procedures, and legislative requirements. The position oversees manufacturing and maintenance supervisors, supports employee development and training, and ensures production requirements, quality standards, customer schedules, and contractual requirements are met. It analyzes operational performance, reports to the General Manager, coordinates with other departments and Quality Assurance, and participates in continuous-improvement efforts. The role also manages a broad range of facility and equipment maintenance, construction, contractor coordination, project records, budgets, and reporting. The incumbent is responsible for awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities, and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) and Quality Management System (QMS). The role may require 24/7 availability, travel to the site and off-site locations, and work both indoors and outdoors, including exposure to hazards associated with the trade and construction sites. Physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds is required. Safety equipment such as steel-toed boots and safety glasses or goggles is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Technical Science, or equivalent experience.
7–10 years of managerial experience in an automotive environment.
Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and labour laws.
Knowledge of conflict resolution management and time management.
Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, teamwork, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Proficient computer skills and effective use of technology, instruments, tools, and information systems.
Ability to seek a team approach and provide guidance and direction.
Highly motivated and able to work independently.
Ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing.
Ability to multitask, establish priorities, and maintain maintenance schedules and files in a changing environment.
Initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership.
Thorough knowledge of contract administration and office procedures.
Ability to perform small repairs, such as caulking, replacing washers, and replacing light fixtures.
Knowledge of local, provincial, and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances, and legislation.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to develop alternative solutions to problems.
Excellent time-management and project-management skills.
Sound independent judgment and reasoning.
Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures and exercise cost-control measures.
Ability to work effectively in a diverse environment, under pressure, and with attention to detail.
Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft software, including Excel and Word, and email.
Supervisory skills and proven troubleshooting ability.
Conflict-resolution and employee-relations skills.
Knowledge of Statistical Process Control for Machine Capability.
Knowledge of ISO TS14001.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to travel to the site and off-site locations.

Responsibilities

Oversee supervisory staff and support the growth, development, and training of Manufacturing and Maintenance Supervisors.
Identify training needs and meet regularly with staff to encourage teamwork.
Make final decisions regarding overtime based on production requirements.
Ensure production requirements are met; analyze production reports and maintain finished-goods and work-in-process inventories, daily output, yield, and scrap reports.
Participate in continuous-improvement teams and establish improvement plans related to the role.
Work in accordance with occupational health and safety requirements and company safety rules.
Monitor and improve process-control efficiency and the operation of manufacturing functions.
Provide feedback to supervisors and hourly employees regarding expectations, quality concerns, and production activities.
Ensure equipment and processes can produce products and assemblies that meet customer requirements.
Ensure compliance with procedures, functional performance requirements, and contractual requirements.
Manage employees to meet quality, quantity, customer schedules, and specifications.
Ensure a safe and clean work environment.
Coordinate action plans with Quality Assurance to meet customer PPM standards.
Analyze plant manufacturing operations and report their effectiveness to the General Manager.
Work with Human Resources and in accordance with the Collective Agreement to administer discipline and participate in Union-Management meetings addressing grievances and other problems.
Assist the General Manager with manpower forecasting and operations-related problem-solving; attend meetings as required.
Coordinate production activities with other departments.
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
Coordinate regular preventive maintenance on equipment and facilities.
Detect faulty operations and defective material, and report them and unusual situations to appropriate supervision.
Maintain clean and orderly work areas and comply with safety regulations.
Manage building maintenance requirements for new construction, renovations, and updates to existing systems.
Coordinate and monitor contractor activities and work with site-wide building maintenance to ensure construction and renovation compliance.
Update project information, maintain project files, organize drawings, and prepare drawing packages.
Support department management, project managers, and consultants; maintain information in company records systems and department databases.
Set priorities for preventive-maintenance work orders, maintenance requisitions, and scheduled work; maintain adequate maintenance supplies and equipment.
Requisition work through Purchasing and complete required departmental reports and records.
Meet with the Fire Department, Hydro, and other parties as required; drive company vehicles as required.
Coordinate interior and exterior painting and decorating and organize minor construction work.
Maintain inventories of new equipment, manuals, and warranties, and operate the computerized preventive-maintenance program.
Troubleshoot and maintain electrical components, appliances, and equipment in accordance with applicable codes and procedures; schedule preventive checks of electrical alarms.
Install and repair plumbing fixtures, piping, and related equipment.
Organize mechanical and preventive maintenance on equipment such as circulating pumps, air-handling systems, and refrigeration equipment.
Initiate safety concerns and use judgment to determine appropriate task-completion methods.
Manage snow removal, ice safety, landscaping, and the overall appearance of company property.
Handle short-term planning and keep appropriate authorities informed of decisions.
Prepare monthly reports and budgets, and prepare capital plans in consultation with the unit maintenance committee.
Manage assigned responsibilities under the Environmental Management System (EMS) and Quality Management System (QMS).
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.