Manufacturing Operations Manager

Manufacturing Operations Manager (Salisbury, NC) -- Aerospace Manufacturer -- 135-145K + 15% Bonus

Salary Expectations:

-135-150K

-20% Bonus

Keys to this role:

-Forge OR Foundry experience

-High mix environment

-2 12hr shifts, 30 employee total, 5 salaried direct reports

-Small site with a single PAM furnace

-This is the senior Manufacturing leader on-site, reports to a multi-site

• Responsible for safely manufacturing a quality product while meeting customer specifications and delivery commitments.
• Ensure adherence to process control procedures, operating instructions, and all quality control instructions.
• Formulate long- and short-range strategies for continuous improvements across all plant manufacturing functions.
• Control quality, delivery, cost of production, work-in-process levels, and monitor production through planning.
• Recommend and purchase new equipment for expansion, efficiency, cost reductions, and quality improvement.
• Provide input on the design and installation of equipment for new manufacturing processes.
• Ensure EHS rules are always followed by every employee in the departments.
• Manage operational metrics, including TOC, variable cost, and productivity targets on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Lead plant teams, including hiring, performance evaluations, and talent development.
• Maintain and enhance a team environment and motivate the production workforce.
• Establish and execute annual operating budgets for departments and meet the budget.
• Oversee manufacturing plans and maintain production schedules.
• Control costs of manufacturing, work-in-process inventory, and throughput.
• Oversee allocation of material, manpower, and equipment resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Successful experience in related production operations management.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, relentlessly execute, and deliver results in conformance with action plans.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and adapt to changing situations and priorities easily.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Highly organized, self-motivated individual who can effectively lead a collaborative team environment.
• Strategic vision for new and future technology to support manufacturing and operational excellence.
• Preferred background and experience with 6S implementation, engineering, and management.
• Proven ability to work hands-on with the team to achieve objectives.
• Strong data analytics and Excel skills.

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Industrial, Mechanical, or a related engineering field, or 10+ years experience in manufacturing setting.
• MS or MBA degree is desirable.
• Prefer 7+ years of experience in manufacturing.
• Extensive training in manufacturing processes.
• Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma Certification.