MANUFACTURING PLANT MGR (GB) at Fox Valley Metal-Tech

Manufacturing Plant Manager (GB)

Green Bay - Green Bay, WI 54304

Overview

Salary Range $119,000.00 - $142,000.00 Salary/year Position Type F/T Regular Job Shift Day

Description

**THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN**

Basic Job Purpose: To manage daily manufacturing operations.

Assignment of Functions and Responsibilities:

• 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 to with General Manager
• Works 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
• 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.
• Provides feedback to General Manager on workload levels, types, and available capacity
• Reports issues on drawings to sales, programmer, supervisor, quality leader
• Recognize and reward an employee 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

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements for Education, Skillset, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Bachelors 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 metal fabrication industry with hands on operation and supervision responsibilities in multiple fabrication processes may be substituted; specifically in welding, machining, finishing and press brake operations

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Production or engineering experience in a custom sheet metal fabrication business is 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 the understanding of production processes, quality control, and costs of manufacturing is a plus
• Experience in quickly ascertaining a situation and be 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 is preferred

Specialized Experience :

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook and an enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems; Infor CloudSuite Industrial (SyteLine) preferred
• Accurate manufacturing blue print reading experience required
• Ability to view and understand drawings in AutoCAD and SolidWorks desired
• Working knowledge of American Welding Society and Military welding procedures and specifications preferred
• Excellent communication skills at all levels within an organization