Hands-On Manufacturing Manager

COMPANY

• DESAPRO is an international leading company in the design and manufacturing of aluminum cases for the aerospace and defense industries.
• We are growing and are looking for a hands-on, self-reliant, dedicated Manufacturing Manager to support us in our operations.
• The ideal candidate will support the manufacturing floor in all areas and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that has a quality focus and drives to exceed expectations.

JOB SUMMARY

• Responsible for the shipment forecast, schedule and production status of each cell.
• Identify bottlenecks and ensure that necessary ressources (labor, material, etc.) is applied to relieve area of concern.
• Supervise, coach and train manufacturing employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the production process from the of released product to the floor through all production cells, inspection / testing including shipping.
• Lead bi-weekly production meeting and managing production scheduling: schedule work for each cell / employee, prioritize and review plan daily.
• Jump in and work actively on jobs on the floor where needed to support team with deadlines or problem solving.
• Ensure the parts for each work cell are available and expedite material shortages working with supply chain.
• Expedite critical jobs through fabrication, manufacturing, paint and final assembly.
• Identifies and addresses the need for concentrated or additional labor effort in any bottleneck area.
• Understand the importance of shifting and prioritizing certain tasks due the given production process (e.g. chassis to chemfilm while case is in paint).
• Responsible for an efficient shop floor layout, production tools (5S), a clean and safe working environment as well as maintenance of calibration tools and machines.
• Able to improve the pace/speed of work on the floor through improvements in the manufacturing process and coaching of the manufacturing employees
• Understand the skill set of each worker for cross training in order to optimize the workforce at any given time.
• Motivate manufacturing employees to follow changes/improvements or new procedures and support

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 -10 years' experience in Manufacturing, Mechnical Assembly, prefferably as Manufacturing supervisor or higher.
• Operations know how required, preferrably working with aluminum or other sheet metals.
• Hands-on experience working with Aluminum on the manufacturing floor in previous roles such as spot welding, bending/forming, sheering, welding, grinding as well as using standard drilling & rivet tools.
• Requires a person with hands-on managerial experience and strong background in Planning and Manufacturing such as Final Assemly, Production Control, Mechnical.
• Self-starter capabale to work on multiple priorities/projects, able to improvise or change on the fly from one job to the other while adhering to firm deadlines.
• Find solution to manufacturing problems and make solid decisions.
• Dependable with strong attention to detail and high quality standards.
• Ability to read, understand and follows drawings, specifications, testing requirements and other written and verbal instructions.
• Strong communication, leadership skills and training skills required.
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.
• Must be U.S. person, eligible to work with export controlled documents.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) skills.
• Forklift certification.
• Experience with U.S. military (MIL-STD) standards is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Rockledge, FL 32955: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person