Manufacturing Manager -Machine Shop/Tool and Die/Maintenance

Manufacturing Manager -Machine Shop/Tool and Die/Maintenance
Job Location: Thief River Falls, MN

SUMMARY:  The individual in this position will be responsible for managing and coordinating the Machine Shop, Tool and Die, Automation, Maintenance (including electrical), Security and Custodial departments in the Thief River Fallls facility.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. General requirements for manufacturing and maintenancea.  Hiring, supervision and development of tooling and maintenance personnel.
b.  Provide equipment, tools, supplies and work direction for a safe, productive shop.
c. Provide engineering support to employees to assure tooling and equipment fabricated is both safe and functional.
d.  Coordinate work requests with other departments to establish feasibility of design  options and time scheduling for toolng or maintenance work  required.
e. Coordinate with design engineering changes to improve designs for manufacturability  and adherence to specifications.
f.  Budget for department and associated projects.
g. Lead each group with metrics for Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost while obtaining measurable improvements. 2.  Coordinate with design engineering and production to establish most efficient processes of new designs.  Assure tooling and equipment for new processes are available at the time  required and in the quantity to meet production requirements.  Recommend additional tooling and equipment purchases of fabrication for process improvements.
3. Research new production processes to improve production quality and reduce costs. Lead the automation group to achieve cutting edge automation projects within cost and process control parameters.
4. Follow up on process capability to make sure process is adhering to specifications and requirements as well as meet cost levels initially established.  Research, recommends and  implements necessary changes to improve.
5. Work closely with manufacturing supervisors and employees to allocate resources, coordinate and prioritize activities and enforce company policies.
6. Analyze plant equipment and tools for malfunction and preventive maintenance.
7. Support , encourage and participate in Lean /Six Sigma programs.  Foster a work environment conducive for continuous improvement.
8. Provide technical assistance to other departments wherever possible.
9. Analyze equipment and tooling for safety and implement improvements required. Assure compliance for all aspects of safety regarding the facilities structures and maintenance/electrical programs.  RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Ability to work communicate effectively with a broad area of people.

Ability to read and understand Engineering Drawings, technical documents, OSHA regulations.

Knowledge of Engineering, Purchasing, Accounting and Manufacturing processes.

Knowledge of equipment and tooling being used.

Ability to analyze plant equipment and tooling for malfunction and perform preventive maintenance.

Ability to effectively lead multiple departments

 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

Bachelors Degree in mechanical, industrial/manufacturing engineering or 10 years experience

Experience working in a supervisory role.

Experience working in tooling,machine shop or maintenance area.

Lean/Six Sigma green belt preferred but not required

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