New Products Project Manager jobs in New Britain, CT

New England Airfoils Products, Inc (NEAP) is located in Farmington, Connecticut, USA and provides gas turbine products for air, sea and land.

The company built its reputation on over 60 years of technology innovation and large volume airfoil production supporting the United States aerospace and defense sectors including NASA and USAF.

Today, the 100,000 sqft plus facility produces hundreds of thousands of parts per year serves the aerospace, defense, marine and industrial gas turbine markets by specializing in tight tolerance machining of engine ready products from nickel based alloys, high temperature stainless steels, titanium and aluminum.

The company has the ability to support the entire engine life cycle: development, maturity and legacy by leveraging on concurrent engineering, lean manufacturing, supply chain management and control.

New England Airfoil Products is looking for a high potential manufacturing engineer to join our team in this period of growth. Our manufacturing engineers are responsible for both the development of manufacturing process for new product and improvement of existing product lines.

Value Stream Manager

Purpose/Summary: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Value Stream Manager to oversee our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient production processes, maintaining high-quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing department.

This position will manage indirectly members of production, quality, engineering and maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Under limited supervision):

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the manufacturing department, including production scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow management.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize production processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs while maintaining quality standards.
• Monitor production metrics and KPIs to track performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality control, and supply chain, to ensure seamless coordination and execution of production plans.
• Lead and mentor a team of supervisors and production workers, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a culture of safety awareness among all employees.
• Manage inventory levels and production schedules to meet customer demands and minimize lead times.
• Drive initiatives for waste reduction, process optimization, and lean manufacturing practices.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in manufacturing management

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
• Operations Management: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person