Lead Manufacturing Operations Manager for a high-mix, low-volume contract manufacturer of precision machined aerospace components, driving operational excellence and workforce growth.
As the Manufacturing Operations Manager, you will lead the people and processes associated with the production of contract manufactured precision machined aerospace components. The role will embody HORST core values, lead by example, and drive operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct and oversee the day-to-day operations of the workforce that does CNC Swiss screw machining, turning, milling, thread rolling, and grinding, along with associated secondary operations.
- Lead the development of the workforce through headcount planning, hiring, training, coaching, and mentoring.
- Measure productivity metrics such as set-up time, production run-time efficiencies, WIP velocity, and first pass yield, amongst others, via the ERP system to drive/monitor performance sustainment and/or improvement initiatives.
- Develop schedules and capacity plans that optimize resource utilization, including manpower, equipment, and materials, to meet operational goals.
- Promote innovation and initiatives for process improvements, employee satisfaction, productivity enhancements, and waste reduction.
- Proactively ensure the safety of the entire workforce through robust protocols and training.
- Enforce quality and compliance policies according to customer and industry regulations.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical or industrial field such as engineering, manufacturing science, mathematics, or business.
- Progressive career growth, with training/certifications commensurate with degree also considered.
- Expertise leading manufacturing operations, specifically a workforce that operates CNC machining work centers.
- Previous experience in contract manufacturing in a high-mix, low-volume setting is a plus.
- Applied knowledge in lean and continuous improvement preferred.
- Passion for building teams, motivating workforce, teaching, and resolving issues, with a selfless pursuit of driving team-based performance and results.
- Adept at making the connection of production metrics to business needs, teaching awareness to employees, empowering the attainment of goals and objectives.
- High comfort with the measurement and monitoring of daily/weekly/monthly performance metrics.
- Strong analytics to understand operational inefficiencies, driven to find a better way, and project management skills to implement solutions.
Physical Demands:
- Lift/Carry: 10-50lbs (Occasionally)
- Stand: Frequently
- Walk: Frequently
- Manually manipulate: Frequently
- Squat or kneel: Occasionally
- Bend: Occasionally
- Reach above shoulder: Occasionally