Manufacturing Manager

Flex N Gate•Southfield, MI

About The Position

The Manufacturing Manager ensures effective and efficient manufacturing and maintenance operations by monitoring departmental policies, procedures, staff, and standards, and organizing manpower to meet plant quality and efficiency goals. The role coordinates installation, maintenance, and repair of company machinery, equipment, buildings, and property. It manages personnel safely and effectively in compliance with company policies, procedures, and legislative requirements, and directs divisional activities in alignment with corporate strategies, objectives, and policies. The manager oversees and develops supervisory staff, identifies training needs, ensures production and customer requirements are met, and supports continuous improvement. The position also has broad responsibility for facility and equipment maintenance, construction and renovation coordination, safety, environmental and quality management systems, reporting, budgeting, and coordination with other departments and external parties. Duties may change, and additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

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.
Conflict-resolution and time-management skills.
Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, teamwork, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Strong presentation skills.
Proficient computer skills and effective use of technology, instruments, tools, and information systems.
Ability to work as part of a team and provide guidance and direction.
Highly motivated and able to work independently; able to understand and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing.
Ability to multitask, establish priorities, and maintain organized 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 and strong project-management skills.
Sound independent judgment and reasoning; ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to exercise cost-control measures.
Highly flexible, with interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse environment.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, work well under pressure, and maintain 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.
Ability to be available 24/7 as may be required.
Physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Willingness and ability to travel to the site and off-site locations.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including exposure to construction sites and trade-related hazards, and to wear required safety equipment such as steel-toed boots and safety glasses or goggles.

Responsibilities

Oversee supervisory staff and support the growth, development, and training of Manufacturing and Maintenance Supervisors.
Organize manpower and make final decisions regarding overtime in response to production requirements.
Ensure production requirements are met; analyze production reports and maintain finished-goods and work-in-progress inventories, output, yield, and scrap reports.
Participate in continuous improvement teams and establish improvement plans related to the role.
Ensure safe work practices and compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, company safety rules, and other applicable requirements.
Monitor and improve process-control efficiency and ensure manufacturing functions operate correctly and efficiently.
Communicate expectations, quality concerns, and production activities to supervisors and hourly employees; assist with supervisory training.
Ensure equipment and processes can produce products and assemblies that meet customer, contractual, quality, quantity, and schedule requirements.
Coordinate action plans with Quality Assurance to achieve customer PPM standards.
Analyze plant manufacturing operations and report their effectiveness to the General Manager.
Work with Human Resources to administer discipline in accordance with the Collective Agreement and participate in Union-Management meetings concerning grievances and other issues.
Assist the General Manager with manpower forecasting, operations-related problem solving, and meetings; coordinate production activities with other departments.
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
Coordinate preventive maintenance for equipment and facilities, set priorities for work orders and requisitions, and maintain maintenance schedules, supplies, and equipment.
Coordinate contractors and building maintenance for construction, renovations, and system updates; monitor work, maintain project files, organize drawings, and prepare drawing packages.
Maintain company records and department databases, prepare required reports and records, and attend meetings as required.
Requisition work through Purchasing and meet with external parties such as the Fire Department and Hydro as required.
Coordinate interior and exterior painting and decorating, minor construction work, snow and ice safety, landscaping, and the overall appearance of company property.
Maintain inventories of new equipment, manuals, and warranties; operate a computerized preventive-maintenance program.
Troubleshoot and maintain electrical components, appliances, plumbing fixtures and piping, and mechanical equipment such as pumps, air-handling systems, and refrigeration equipment, in accordance with applicable codes and procedures.
Schedule preventive-maintenance checks of electrical alarms and organize mechanical and preventive-maintenance work according to manuals and procedures.
Use hand and power tools, electric meters, and material-handling equipment; identify faulty operations or defective materials and report unusual situations to proper supervision.
Drive company vehicles as required.
Prepare monthly reports and budgets and prepare capital plans in consultation with the unit maintenance committee.
Manage responsibilities for awareness and implementation of the Environmental Management System (EMS) and Quality Management System (QMS).
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.