Job description

This position is primarily responsible for overseeing and leading the production team. The operational responsibilities will consist of strategizing, designing, and managing projects at every stage. The goal is to ensure the projects are completed efficiently, correctly and on schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities – Core duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Oversee the manufacturing activities on the production floor
• Set up training programs and train Employees in the production floor
• Increase efficiency of the different departments in production by adapting better processes
• Maintain production schedule effectively and modify as needed to meet deadlines
• Record, investigate, correct, and prevent non-conformities to reduce scrap and rework
• Monitor cost of tools and supplies in each department to decrease expenses
• Decrease equipment and machine downtime by implementing best practices
• Establish a preventive maintenance program to reduce maintenance cost
• Identify and address issues regarding the performance of the tools and parts in the field
• Advise sales of the condition of tools, and course of action after inspection
• Evaluate performance and quality of the employees and their work
• Coach and manage subordinates to increase output and meet deadlines
• Operate machines as needed
• Ensure deadlines are met and ensure employees are working overtime when necessary
• Improve and maintain safety of the employees
• Create standard operating procedures
• Establish and develop training programs
• Ensure that quality control test and inspection are performed before delivery of products

Requirements:

• Bachelors’ or degree, or 10+ years of relevant and proven experience managing production teams/staff
• Analytical skills for evaluating information to solve complex problems
• Communication skills for overseeing staff and working with other management personnel as well as customers
• Detail-oriented with the ability to catch errors that can result in major problems
• Organization skills for keeping track of various projects, priorities, schedules, and budgets
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Knowledge of the metric system.
• Ability to travel to customer sites

If interested, please submit your resume to k.barone@madernusa.com