Manufacturing Operations Manager
About The Position
A&R is a contract manufacturer experiencing strong demand growth which we expect to continue for several years. This position offers an awesome opportunity for career development and progressive earning power. The primary responsibility is overseeing day-to-day operations of Manufacturing and Assembly personnel. This role involves coordinating with the Production Manager and Master Scheduler to establish priorities for all production areas across both shifts. The manager will also work with the General Manager (GM) to create and maintain employee training programs on a monthly/quarterly basis, developing training aids to enhance the skill sets of assemblers, operators, and personnel performing ERP transactions. Additionally, the role is responsible for scheduling repairs and preventative maintenance for all key production equipment, controlling costs, productivity, and labor utilization, and reporting on key performance metrics such as Safety, On-Time Delivery (OTD) to customer, machine utilization, labor efficiency, Cost of Quality, First Pass Yield (FPY), quality rejections, and 6S scores. Secondary responsibilities include actively participating in the quoting process with the GM, learning the ERP system for inputting new parts, managing hazardous waste, and working with the GM on Safety and 6S program initiatives, Visual Management and Lean Manufacturing projects. The role also involves collaboration with the GM and Quality Manager in preparation for AS9100, ISO 9001, and NADCAP audits.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline
- +7 years of work experience in manufacturing/production
- Hands-on experience managing a manufacturing facility with CNC, Secondary operations, and multi-part assembly in a medium to high volume environment
- Aerospace Manufacturing Industry experience required
- Experience leading, empowering, and mentoring teams of individuals to meet and exceed company performance targets
- Experience in basic trouble shooting and Preventive Maintenance of CNC Machines and equipment
- Analytical skills to collaborate in the creation of quotes for customers
- Excellent skills in spoken and written communications
- Must live within 25 miles of Carson, CA
- Willing and able to work overtime when required, including Saturday on occasion
Nice To Haves
- Lean Manufacturing training or certification preferred (6S, Kaizen and Visual Management)
Responsibilities
- Overseeing day-to-day operations of Manufacturing and Assembly personnel
- Coordinate with Production Manager and Master Scheduler to establish priorities on both shifts for all production areas
- Create and maintain employee training on a monthly/quarterly basis
- Create training aids to instruct and increase skill sets for assemblers, operators, and personnel performing ERP transactions
- Scheduling repairs and Preventative Maintenance for all key production equipment
- Control costs, productivity, and labor utilization
- Report production key performance metrics: Safety, OTD to customer, machine utilization, labor efficiency, Cost of quality, FPY and quality rejections, and 6S scores
- Actively participate in quoting process working with the GM
- Learn ERP system process for inputting new parts (items) into system
- Hazardous waste management and disposal
- Work with GM on Safety and 6S program initiatives
- Work with GM on implementation of Visual Management and Lean Manufacturing projects
- Work with GM and Quality Manager in readiness for AS9100, ISO 9001 and NADCAP scheduled audits
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
