Manufacturing Manager

Doncasters Group • Groton, CT

32d • Onsite

About The Position

At Doncasters, we have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Manager to join our team in Groton, CT. The Manufacturing Manager will be accountable for the operations, process, and delivery of product on a designated shift (1st or 2nd). Doncasters is a leading international manufacturer of specialist superalloys and high-performance alloy components, providing critical solutions to demanding industries including aerospace, Industrial Gas Turbines, automotive, medical, and other specialist sectors. With a heritage spanning nearly 250 years, we have built a global reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and engineering. We operate across 20 sites worldwide, employing almost 3,000 professionals. At Doncasters, we believe in doing things the right way, acting with integrity, delivering with commitment, and working as one team to achieve more, together.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree Engineering, Science or Manufacturing Technology with 5 or more years of experience, and at least 2 years managing a group. Or 10 years of Manufacturing Management experience in lieu of degree.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced PC skills and knowledge of ERP Systems.
• Thorough knowledge of investment casting technology, processes and manufacturing methods, based upon 5 years minimum experience in the engineering, manufacture and/or application of investment castings.
• Proven ability to lead, build and develop teams that consist of skilled roles
• Proven ability to deliver on time in full, influencing other departments to support achievement of objectives
• Experience with world class manufacturing process, and methods, Lean, Kaizen, 6s, TMP (talent management program), and other advance manufacturing methodologies, tools and concepts
• Experience at leading production personnel staffing, reviews and goal settings

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for designated product mix, developing a skilled and motivated workforce to support achievement of objectives.
• Maximize productivity through achieving operational standard hours, booking operations, monitoring recoveries, investigating underperformance and taking corrective action.
• Responsible for recommendation and implementation of capital requirements, new manufacturing operations and methods, special projects or programs designed to increase productivity, reduce costs or improve quality.
• Develop and execute a plan to increase overall engineering and production competitiveness, through innovation and new techniques to establish a highly competitive lean organization.
• Optimization of factory performance and efficiency, ensuring that process flow, manufacturing methods, tooling fixtures and equipment utilization are cost-competitive and sustainable.
• Ensures designated product mix is driven through process to deliver OTIF; utilizing resources such as maintenance, engineering and quality as required.

Benefits

• An interesting and varied field to work in
• An environment where you can learn and grow through constant development opportunities
• PTO
• Competitive 401K
• Competitive medical insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager