Production Innovation Center Manager

Gaylor Electric•Lebanon, IN

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Innovation Center Manager is accountable for the productive, efficient management of the Innovation Center operations. This role oversees the manufacturing, performance, assembly, and quality of manufacturing materials for field installation. The manager is also responsible for the development, process design, and implementation of cost control measures. A key aspect of this position is to investigate and implement leading-edge processes and create strategies to improve productivity and efficiency, ensuring the Innovation Center runs smoothly, quickly, efficiently, and safely. Additionally, the manager is accountable for delivering manufacturing projects within budget and achieving targeted labor hours in alignment with the company’s business plan.

Requirements

Uses Gaylor Values as tools to carry out all job responsibilities
Able to clearly convey progress to the customer and accurately understand and fulfills requests
Proficient Spectrum user for approval of invoices, billed job cost, reports, project history, and review of purchase order history
Cultivates new business relationships and maintains existing relationships with clients
Maintains appropriate records, files, documentation, etc.
High level of interpersonal relationship skills
Proficiency in communication skills, organizational skills, and highly computer literate (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Spectrum)
Must be able to wear personnel protective equipment (i.e., hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high visibility vest, safety harness, etc.) when required
Ability to stand, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead for extended periods of time
Ability to lift loads of up to 51 lbs.
Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers
Ability to climb and use ladders and scaffolding of all types for extended periods of time
Possess good vision/hearing (normal or corrected)
Ability to make transition from designated employee parking areas to construction areas and be able to gain access to all levels of building/structure, even if only means of access is by OSHA approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction but deemed safe for use
Ability to work while constantly moving
Ability to reach and stretch to position equipment, fixtures, etc. while maintaining balance
Ability to use both hands simultaneously for tying knots and for proper use of power equipment
Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring
Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits
Five or more years’ leadership experience

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma or LEAN management experience, preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Manufacturing management, Business, or equivalent experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Leads and manages the manufacturing center and operations
Efficient management of department resources, manages the craft head count and hours including labor, schedules, subcontract labor, equipment storage, chemical storage, manages purchasing, control of inventory, all deliveries, and material logistics
Meets safe operating standards required by the Company, state and federal laws as per vehicles, chemicals and manufacturing, as well as keeping the facility clean
Manages and instills incident free safe work practices
Works directly with operation teams and the team’s field management staff
Interacts with customers, owners, owner representatives, architects, engineers, trade contractors, vendors, drivers, and others who are associated with the construction of the project(s)
Collaborates with innovation center and corporate leaders to help assess resource requirements
Works with project teams to best strategize resources and clear obstacles
Conducts monthly innovation center reviews with corporate
Develops and implements processes that meet all safety and regulatory requirements
Oversees implementation of new innovation center methods or processes
Creates processes and procedures to create efficiencies
Initiates, attends, coordinates, and/or conducts meetings as required to meet the project objectives
Applies general trade knowledge to electrical work both technically and procedurally
Creates and administers consistent methods of scheduling, delegation, and monitoring
Monitors and communicates the overall progress on projects
Tracks monthly financials of the prefabrication center
Takes field calls and assists project supervisors/managers with cost saving manufacturing ideas
Development of “as-is” process map: All touchpoints from beginning to end (manufacturing to field); Key stakeholders input; Understanding value add vs. non-value add
Development of “to-be” process map: Ensures new plan meets growth targets; Provide direction and structure to improvement projects
Oversees design, layouts, and ordering of materials to effectively produce products to meet project schedules
Exhibits ability to review and comprehend a set of project documents and drawings to accurately produce construction product
Monitors progress of assigned projects as well as monitors subcontractors estimated and actual status, field personnel alignment, scheduling, and payables and receivable balances in order to facilitate weekly action plans
Manages the selection, development, measurement, motivation, and cooperation of the manufacturing staff
Takes disciplinary action toward subordinates consistent with Company policies and procedures
Accountable for on-site management/safety of assigned manufacturing construction projects and field personnel
Cultivates working relationships with managers, supervisors, and customer/clients encouraging a cooperative environment
Documents project/work situations, both written and verbally, in an accurate and timely manner to ensure the company a means of protection through proper documentation
Leads, motivates, coaches, and develops assigned employees' technical skills by giving accurate and non-biased job performance appraisals
Teaches and develops high school students, interns and apprentices
Oversees employee payroll and time allocation
Creates and implements the best practice for logistical plans on projects
Embeds measuring tools of success
Communication of the expected accountability
Ensures performance of safety audits