Manufacturing Manager

There is something exciting about being on the front end of product development and evolution. PTA Corporation, a plastic injection molder and tool builder, is an “entrepreneurial” manufacturer whose customers are leaders in the medical device, defense, homeland security and technology industries including Fortune 500 OEMs. Business has started to grow dramatically. And we are currently looking for a Manufacturing Manager to join our team.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Manufacturing Manager will be responsible for overseeing the manufacturing department of a 24/6 operation including injection molding and assembly. This individual will be responsible for the organization, planning, delivery, and execution of the Manufacturing Operations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for the organization, planning, delivery, and profitability of the manufacturing operations while maintaining customer satisfaction
• Work closely with the Quality, Tooling, Engineering, and Customer Service departments to develop strong working relationships that foster teamwork, engagement, commitment, and accountability to generate results
• Create a culture and environment of continuous change and improvement by incorporating LEAN strategies throughout the manufacturing organization
• Develop short term and long-term business needs assessments regarding capital requirements, staffing and supervision
• Identify and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap, monitor scrap and rework
• Recommend short and long-term strategies for evolution of manufacturing capacity, technology and efficiency
• Responsible for introducing and managing improved manufacturing methods (i.e., Lean, Kan Ban, 6-Sigma, TQM, Robotics, etc.)
• Increase manufacturing efficiencies and overall product and process quality
• Responsible for supervisory, technical and operator development

Operational Duties/Responsibilities:

• Actively manage all manufacturing operations; molding, finishing, shipping/receiving, and production planning
• Schedules manufacturing operations based on input from production planning.
• Monitors backlog and modifies staffing to meet short- and long-term production requirements.
• Is an integral member of material review board and responsible for implementing corrective actions within the department.
• Analyzes job performance, identifies problems, initiates corrective actions
• Develop proficiency with PTA Business Management System
• Operating & Capital Budget

• In conjunction with Accounting Department, develops annual operating budget
• Builds staffing model to support forecasted sales
• Reviews historical performance to develop new budgets

• Based on S&OP, Sales Forecast & Age/Condition of equipment, and identification of new technologies develops capital budget
• Develops cost justifications for capital expenditures
• Personnel

• Writes, conducts and / or assists in reviewing performance appraisals
• Resolves personnel problems in partnership with Human Resources
• Authorizes Paid Time Off
• Identifies needs and arranges training for departmental personnel

• Drives use of PI for employee development
• Member of the LEAN Steering Committee
• Member of the Corporate ISO Management Team

Requirements

· BS degree in relevant field

· 10 years of experience, with a demonstrated achievement in Production, Materials, Manufacturing Operations and Processing

· Deep knowledge of / and ‘hands on’ involvement in manufacturing

· Experience in Plastics Injection Molding

· Demonstrated leadership and coaching skills

· Ability to lead a team and work well with others

This is a salaried position and candidates must be able to commit to a flexible schedule to support varied customer and manufacturing support needs. Expected workloads will demand typically between 45 to 50 hours per week

PTA is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer

PTA is subject to ITAR regulations; to be considered, the qualified individual must be a US citizen or be a permanent resident card holder.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
mandatory mask wearing, temperature checks upon entry

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 5 years (Preferred)
• Plastics injection molding: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location