Manufacturing Manager

CEDAR CITY | ALIGN PRECISION - Cedar City | Plant I 526 Aviation Way Cedar City, UT 84721, USA

Plans, directs, and coordinates the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications. Reviews processing schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, or duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints. Supervises the daily operation of a machine shop, repair/fabrication facility and electronic or mechanical assembly personnel in the repair and/or manufacturing of mechanical systems, fabrication of engineering models and assemblies, electronic or other hardware in accordance with engineering specifications, quality requirements, within cost/budget restraints and on schedule.

Ensures continuous efficient production in desired quantity and quality. Assures that there are adequate materials, supplies, tools, and equipment. Monitors work in process to ensure efficient flow. Assists in determining manpower and skills needed so those schedules are maintained. Reviews operations and confers with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems. Coordinates or recommends procedures for facility or equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines.

• Maintain departmental day-to-day production activities, monitor and prioritize workflow and schedules.
• Supervise production staff and give technical direction.
• Assist in hiring, training and reviewing performance of staff.
• Ensure product is in compliance with customer standards and ensure fulfillment goals.
• Ensure the safe use of equipment and schedule regular maintenance.
• Check production output according to specifications.
• Submit reports on performance and progress.
• Coordinate and monitor manufacturing projects from initiation through delivery.
• Identify and allocate project resources.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Resolve issues and contribute to the business unit/area development.
• Monitor and maintain department productivity and budgets.
• Ensure effective employee relations. Provide employee coaching and development. Make employment decisions. Resolve employee issues through problem resolution.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. Work to continuously improve in all areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Knowledge in a variety of mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Knowledge of location and proper use of maintenance/facilities, tooling, supplies and equipment.
• Able to read and interpret schematics and blueprints.
• Comfortable operating heavy equipment and power tools.
• Mastery of basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions).
• Problem solving abilities.
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, etc.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to get along with co-workers and be a team player.
• Understand and obey safety requirements.
• Commitment to keep work area clean and free of debris.

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs or more.

Frequently required to handle; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl.

Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, as well as reach with hands and arms for extended periods of time to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.

Supervision is usually limited to a small function or a subset of a function (unit, section, etc.).

The functional activities are not complex and the impact of decisions on business operations are minimal.

Supervision is usually partial or part‑time, typically restricted to assigning work and directing efforts or restricted to assigning and…