Manufacturing Manager

Job Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance to department personnel.

• Manage and direct the daily activities of Area Managers in the following departments: Copper Manufacturing, Aluminum Manufacturing, and Cooper Bends.
• In line with corporate policy, conduct daily reviews with Area Managers on:
  • S: Daily order and cleanliness
  • Q: Internal and external quality control issues
  • D: Milestone compliance and corrective actions
  • H: Attendance and daily personnel assignment
  • C: Job hour consumption to properly control Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Human Resources
• Supervise project budgets (weekly remaining hours to completion).
• Daily project status review to understand the critical path and drive problem-solving.
• Develop and review processing and master scheduling.
• Machine shop – Review schedule compliance/critical parts/Manufacturing/Painting.
• Expeditors – Follow-up on delivery of manufactured parts and quality assurance with Supply Chain.
• Kits department – Troubleshooting and schedule compliance.
• For newly awarded projects, review the manufacturing schedule and process parts accordingly to achieve energization.
• Regular follow-up and updates based on engineering releases, material delivery, and customer-requested changes.
• Monitor material delivery for critical items.
• Weekly publication of active job list.
• Proper workload distribution – capacity planning in hours.
• Weekly communication with the team on delivery status.
• Attend Production meetings twice a week – Drive the critical path based on shop floor status.
• Purchase requisitions and invoice approvals – related to manufacturing.
• Recommend improvements for buildings, facilities, and equipment. Maintain the building in good condition.
• Participate in and lead manufacturing alignment and internal approval meetings.
• Ensure proper storage of materials and work-in-process (W.I.P.) supplies.
• Support and follow company EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) guidelines.
• Responsible for all administrative requirements for hiring, termination, discipline, merit recognition, and technical development of all direct reports.
• Provide constant feedback to the General Manager on project issues.
• Responsible for determining training requirements for manufacturing staff.
• Maintain a professional and cooperative relationship with all Harris Product Group personnel and actively participate in problem-solving with other departments regarding company objectives.
• Comply with safety regulations and ensure compliance by the team under your supervision.
• Be aware of the environmental impacts of the areas under your responsibility.

Authority

• Manage the manufacturing of the company’s products.
• Direct all activities and tasks related to product manufacturing.
• Manage all resources (human and equipment) necessary for the success of the manufacturing area.
• Stop operations and processes that pose a danger to personnel safety and/or the environment.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years as an Operations Manager.
• Minimum 10 years in a previous supervisory role in a similar industry (preferably manufacturing/assembly).
• Minimum 15 years of work experience in a similar industry (metal-mechanical, steel, aluminum).
• Strong knowledge in welding, machining, assembly, and team management.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid computer skills, preferably with Microsoft Office and ERP systems experience.
• Knowledge in lean manufacturing.

5.0    SKILLS AND EDUCATION

University degree in engineering or a related field. Other degrees may be considered with relevant experience.

Master’s degree in progress or completed (desirable).