Manufacturing Manager

MANUFACTURING MANAGER (PLTX)

Bowhead seeks a Manufacturing Manager to lead Bowhead Manufacturing & Product's Quality Management System at our Plano, TX location. As the Manufacturing Manager you will have the opportunity to lead and manage the manufacturing and warehouse staff. You will work closely with other management personnel to develop and initiate processes that enhance operational efficiency.

Essential functions will include:

• Managing all operations related to manufacturing
• Develop and track metrics to continuously monitor and improve the production process
• Coordinate production with material planning, shipping logistics, and program management
• Responsible for all manufacturing activities including master scheduling, production planning, receiving, assembly, test, inventory, and shipping
• Ensure timely internal response to operational issues impacting customer expectations and project cycle time performance
• Emphasize importance of and monitor compliance to appropriate safety policies and procedures
• Drive continuous improvement efforts utilizing Lean initiatives to reduce costs and support the attainment of established goals
• Other related duties as assigned

• A Bachelor's Degree is preferred in addition to at least three to five (3‑5) or more years in prior management experience in manufacturing
• Must be an organized and strategic leader with a creative approach toward building solutions and implementing improvements and corrective actions
• Experience with ISO 9001 / AS9100 Standards, 6 Sigma tools, Statistics
• APICS certification (CPIM) a plus
• Experience with an ERP system highly preferred/desired
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

There are currently no Security Clearance requirements for this position; however, candidates must be able to successfully pass a background check. Due to the location of this work, US Citizenship is required. Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement if necessitated by business needs or contractual obligations.

Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non‑DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre‑employment criminal background history check. All post‑secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in‑house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

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