Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Supervision of the day-to-day operation of the manufacturing team(s), ensuring that product, process and personnel problems are dealt with appropriately and in a timely fashion.
• Analyzing and enhancing operational procedures to increase efficiency and productivity through Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen methodologies.
• Work with other team members and management to accomplish corporate goals of: Safety, Quality, On Time Delivery, Lead Time, and Profitability.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify root cause and take corrective actions when necessary.
• Hiring, training, mentoring, and supervising employees to maintain high morale and productivity.
• Maintain conformance with ISO and NUPIC procedures. Maintain all training records for personnel.
• Maintain 100% compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations, promoting a "zero-incident" workplace culture.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Minimum of 3 years’ management experience in a manufacturing/fabrication business

Competencies:

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, bilingual a plus (Spanish)
• Ability to communicate clearly by conveying and receiving ideas, information and direction effectively
• Ability to demonstrate adequate job knowledge to deliver world-class performance
• Ability to challenge oneself to consistently meet all goals and deadlines
• Willingness to strive for excellence by producing work that is free of errors and mistakes
• Experience with ISO 9001 standard practices
• Knowledge of efficiency frameworks such as Daily Visual Management, Kaizen
• Experience in root cause analysis, corrective action implementation
• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking
• Computer literate, experience with ERP systems
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Exceptional organizational skills

Travel:

• Minimal travel as required (10%)

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk or listen, and use hands to operate equipment.  The employee is regularly required to view a computer screen.  The employee is often required to reach with hands and arms and stoop or kneel. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Responsible accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in a production environment.  The employee is regularly exposed to a hot manufacturing environment and near moving mechanical parts.  The mandatory use of personal protective equipment (ear plugs, safety glasses, safety toe shoes) is required in designated areas.

Employee may have to respond to issues at any time and must be able to work extended hours. 

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability benefits
• Healthcare and dependent care FSA and HSA programs
• Bonus/incentive opportunity
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Reward and recognition programs
• Training and development
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company Paid Life Insurance: Employee / Spouse / Child
• Supplemental Disability and Life Plans available
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pay range and compensation package:

$130,000 - $150,000 depending on experience

ITAR Statement

This position requires the use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee or Refugee. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status

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