Operations Leader | Machine Shop Manager - NESC Staffing

Operations Leader

 

The primary purpose of this job is to be responsible for establishing, coordinating and supporting all aspects of manufacturing and continuous improvements within the area, with a focus on Flowforming. The individual will be expected to apply lean manufacturing principles to lead, motivate, train and supervise employees. They will also be an essential participant in the continuous improvement plan through identifying opportunities, implementing solutions, and solving problems.

 

Additional Responsibilities

·        Achieve department safety, quality, cycle time, and on-time delivery goals

·        Plan and direct area activities to obtain safe and efficient operations

·        Apply leadership skills to lead, motivate, and train personnel

·        Manage employee schedules and all workforces in the assigned area to include machining completion with the area

·        Evaluate the performance of employees within Flowforming department, conduct performance improvement plans as well as disciplinary actions when applicable

·        Assist in the creation of work instructions for all aspects of flowforming processes

·        Monitor processes and tasks in order to identify problems and improvement opportunities

·        Identify, plan and lead improvement events utilizing continuous improvement tools

·        Maintain the safety culture to raise employee awareness, recognize and correct unsafe conditions and acts

·        Work closely with other departments within the business unit to ensure OTD (on-time delivery) and proper flow production is met within area

·        Authority to perform all tasks/activities responsible for

Basic Qualifications

·        Technology degree (i.E. Mechanical, manufacturing, industrial engineering or equivalent)

·        Minimum 5 years of work-related experience in a manufacturing environment

·        Machine shop background with a focus in lathe work

·        Background in metallurgy and/or metal forming

·        Fork Truck certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·        GD&T

·        Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are required Work well in a fast-paced dynamic environment

·        High degree of problem-solving capability

·        To be hardworking and detailed-oriented