Manufacturing Plant Mgr; Gb

Job Details

Location:

Green Bay, WI 54304

Position Type:
Full Time, Regular

Salary Range: $ - $ per year

Shift: Day

To manage daily manufacturing operations.

• Manage daily manufacturing operations—identify number and kind of resources needed to successfully manufacture/fabricate to customer needs.
• Manage daily equipment and machinery needs—identify needs for new, replacement, scheduled maintenance, repairs, cleaning, tooling, hand tools, supplies, consumables to support manufacturing/fabrication processes.
• Define manufacturing/fabrication methods and processes used in collaboration with the General Manager.
• Work with Leadership, sales, and program management on priorities and schedule for shop.
• Lead and guide problem solving on how to efficiently perform work—methods, equipment, tooling, techniques, jigs, fixtures, etc.
• Provide input to the General Manager on needs for manufacturing equipment, tools, methods, or processes that will support improvements in performance.
• Manage performance of direct reports through performance reviews, employee development, compensation, stated objectives and goals.
• Manage accuracy of time reporting and material usage on jobs.
• Ensure on‑time delivery, provide job status and estimate of completion dates.
• Work with manufacturing team on schedules, resources, risks, manufacturing methods, specialty processes.
• Prepare, analyze and issue production and performance reports.
• Control costs to achieve company budget goals.
• Provide verbal reminders to employees about work policies, work start times, safety, work behavior, values, etc.
• Provide feedback to General Manager on workload levels, types, and available capacity.
• Report issues on drawings to sales, programmer, supervisor, quality leader.
• Recognize and reward employees for extra effort or an outstanding job or idea that proves very successful.
• Manage, lead and guide safety policies and programs with Human Resources team.
• Support quality of manufacturing standards and initiatives.
• Oversee rework and enter non-conformances.
• Oversee preventive maintenance.
• Identify training gaps of direct reports and shop employees and recommend development training for shop employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, manufacturing, business administration or similar/related program required.
• In lieu of bachelor’s degree, a combination of an associate’s degree with proven work experience in the metal fabrication industry, including hands‑on operation and supervision responsibilities in multiple fabrication processes, may be substituted; specifically in welding, machining, finishing and press brake operations.

• Production or engineering experience in a custom sheet metal fabrication business desired.
• Seven + years’ experience in managing production operations and knowledge regarding manufacturing and employment regulations, policies, practices, and procedures.
• Ten + years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Previous experience working on military projects is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with fabrication and machining specifications preferred.
• Knowledge of metals and raw materials along with understanding of production processes, quality control, and costs of manufacturing is a plus.
• Experience quickly ascertaining a situation and being decisive in implementation of problem solving measures.
• Proven ability to unify multiple departments and personnel to accomplish required goals and tasks.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants.
• Knowledge of industry principles such as lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies preferred.

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook and an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system;
  Infor Cloud Suite Industrial (Syte Line) preferred.
• Accurate manufacturing blueprint reading experience required.
• Ability to view and understand drawings in AutoCAD and Solid Works desired.
• Working knowledge of American Welding Society and Military welding procedures and specifications preferred.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels within an organization.