MGR, Operations

Jamco America Inc•Everett, WA

1d•$95,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Manager plans, schedules, and manages one or more manufacturing production processes. Assists with planning and directing an efficient layout of equipment and the flow of materials and production. The Manufacturing Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs and oversees the day-to-day operations of the organization’s manufacturing facilities, planning, coordinating, and directing the activities (processes) that result in products. Their job description entails supervising and directing the technical personnel responsible for every stage of production to ensure manufacture of high quality and cost-effective product.

Requirements

Position requires the completion of Associate's degree in a technical or non-technical field or Formal certification in a technical field obtained through college level courses or professional curriculum with minimum of 5 years related experience.
2 to 3 years prior supervisory/leadership experience, with demonstrated ability to train/develop individuals for potential growth.
Understand and/or working knowledge of master schedules, operating and recovery plans.
Working knowledge of ISO-9000 or AS9100 requirements.
Good communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to interact with customers, suppliers, and management team in coordination of various company requirements.
Experience in and understanding of different types of manufacturing techniques.
Knowledge of business and management principles.
Advanced leadership techniques and coordination of people and resources.
Able to work in a team environment: able to coordinate projects from start to end.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP software, preferably Epicor.
Professional with proven organizational and time management skills.
All external hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Must demonstrate concern and take actions to meet requirements and high standards of quality of both internal and external customers.
Must display courtesy and sensitivity in all aspects of work environment and job duties.
Manage difficult situations both in and out of own department.
Respond promptly to customer needs.
Solicit customer feedback to improve service.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Nice To Haves

Moderate travel within the U.S. and abroad may be required to support JAMCO America programs.

Responsibilities

Ensure the department continuously strives to be a World Class Manufacturing operation; pursuing being the best, the fastest, and lowest cost producer.
Plan and determine optimal utilization of manufacturing workers and equipment to meet manufacturing goals.
Determine if new manufacturing machines, methods are needed.
Capacity/resource planning to ensure that manufacturing stays on schedule and within budget.
Analyze manufacturing data and identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
Identify and utilize methods of making manufacturing processes more efficient and effective (reducing waste, using lean, etc.).
Help ensure that customer, statutory, industry standards, and internal requirements are met or exceeded.
Coordinate manufacturing with Planning, Procurement, Inventory, shipping and other departments to ensure smooth and timely adherence to schedule.
Understand, prepare and execute departmental FY operational & controllable budgets.
Support/prepare cost estimates and budget required for manufacturing proposals.
Prepare manufacturing metrics & reports and present to management.
Responsible for employee growth and creation/embodiment of a positive culture.
Hire, train, coach, and evaluate manufacturing workers.
Monitor and mentor workers to ensure they meet performance and safety requirements.
Lead and motivate team to fulfill schedules, control costs and ensure quality.
Exemplify and promote an atmosphere that supports the team to use the best of their skills.
Employ, interview, monitor and conduct congratulatory and disciplinary actions.
Ensure team maintains proper training on relevant manufacturing and quality procedure, processes and equipment.
Mentor team and develop employee career growth plans.
Establish training programs to enhance personnel job skill and knowledge and ensure quality manufacturing.
Comply with entire QA manual to assure manufacturing of high-quality products.
Direct corrective action of any manufacturing problems that may arise.
Work with Quality Manager in development and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Ensure safety of all employees working in manufacturing department.
Ensure manufacturing and production personnel comply with health and safety policies when carrying out job duties.