Operational Leader - Euclid, OH
About The Position
Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis LLC (MD&A), a supplier of power generation services, parts, and repairs, is seeking an experienced Operational Leader for its Bearings, Seals, & Hydraulics Division in Euclid, Ohio. The role serves as a front-line product leader for the Centerline area and acts as a liaison among machinists, scheduling, and Operations. The Operational Leader uses manufacturing-process knowledge to influence process and planning decisions. The position supervises, teaches, coaches, and trains machinists and programmers; reinforces daily safety and quality; manages workflow; supports job-preparation needs; coordinates machine maintenance, team schedules, and shipping schedules; and maintains outsourced shop support. The role also provides feedback to the Manufacturing Manager on shop scheduling and quoting. This is an onsite role. The work environment is industrial and may involve toxic or caustic chemicals and loud noise. The employee must follow MD&A and customer safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment. Physical demands include prolonged standing, frequent mobility and flexibility, effective communication in an industrial setting, lifting 25–50 pounds, and working extended hours as needed.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of related experience in a machining or manufacturing environment, or a combination of education and experience.
- Experience with machining, M&G-code programming, and CAM software (Gibbs).
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical data.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and members of the business community.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills with all members of the workforce.
- Ability to apply mathematical concepts to supervisory oversight of machinists and to planning and tracking core goals for the Manufacturing Manager.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret varied information and data, and work with variables.
- Time and project management skills related to workflow and scheduling against business objectives.
- Knowledge of MS Office packages, email, presentations, and flow charts.
- Prioritize safety and ensure EHS procedures align with company values.
- Promote and foster a team environment.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, maintain frequent mobility and flexibility, communicate effectively in an industrial setting, lift 25–50 pounds, and work extended hours as needed.
- Adhere to MD&A and customer safety procedures, including using required personal protective equipment.
Nice To Haves
- High-temperature alloy experience.
- Knowledge of the EPICOR ERP system.
- Project-management skills.
Responsibilities
- Supervise shop-floor operations and teach and coach machinists and programmers.
- Promote and reinforce daily safety and quality.
- Teach, coach, and train machinists and programmers.
- Manage daily workflow.
- Support and assess job-preparation needs.
- Coordinate machine and equipment maintenance.
- Coordinate primary-team work schedules, including time off and overtime.
- Interface with and maintain outsourced shop support, including nitriding, EDM, and grinding.
- Coordinate and support shipping schedules based on the monthly production schedule.
- Assist with and provide feedback on shop-schedule development and quoting to the Manufacturing Manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
