This position will require access to ITAR and/or EAR controlled technical data, technology or source code, and requires that all individuals in this role be authorized to access such information
General Description:
The Manufacturing Manager reports to the Director of Operations. The Manufacturing Manager is in charge of the company’s manufacturing departments and is responsible to ensure they meet all quality, delivery, and safety commitments. The position requires a strong understanding of manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures. The Manufacturing Manager directs and coordinates the work efforts of the Manufacturing Supervisors.
Primary Responsibilities:
Manufacturing Department Oversight
Oversee employee growth and training plan
Resolve problems and implement improvements
Establish manpower requirements
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor of Science Degree with 5 years related experience or 7 years related experience
Preferred experience in the following areas:
Familiar with manufacturing operations management
Lean Manufacturing
Custom Mixed Rubber
Mixing, extruding, calendaring, refining, and inspection/testing of rubber
The operation mills, internal mixers, extruders, Mill Room support equipment, and mechanical inspection and test equipment
Life Support Hose and Equipment
Building, molding, swaging, soldering, inspection/test processes, and packaging/shipping procedures
The operation of ovens, steam autoclaves, swage and knitting machines, PHI presses, and mechanical inspection and test equipment
Rubber and Composite Products
Compression and transfer molding, hand lay-up, rubber-to-metal bonding, composite-to-metal bonding, vacuum bag autoclave curing, pressure bag bonding, testing/inspection of compound and finished parts
The operation of hydraulic presses, steam and nitrogen autoclaves, degreasing equipment, ovens, mechanical inspection equipment, and support equipment
Proficient computer skills, math skills, blue print reading, and mechanical inspection gauge usage
Specific Tasks and Focus Areas:
Manufacturing Department oversight
Prioritize for the production areas when conflict arise
Manufacturing Supervisors as direct reports
Oversee departmental safety efforts
Establish and help attain manufacturing goals and objectives
Ensure Manufacturing Departments meet all product quality, schedule and cost commitments
Ensure that departmental operations are conducted in accordance with company policies and quality system requirements
Oversee job readiness efforts
Prioritize production schedules
Oversee employee growth and training plan
Establish and monitor employee growth plans
Administer written and hands-on testing
Ensure employees meet the requirements of their classification
Approve recommendations for change to employee classification
Resolve problems and implement improvements
Coordinate the resolution of issues interfering with quality, productivity, and schedule
Lead efforts in efficiency and cycle time improvements through lean manufacturing techniques
Determine, implement, and review corrective actions
Coordinate the evaluation of and response to action sheets
Problem solving 5 Why/8D/Fishbone Analysis
Establish manpower requirements
Establish manpower requirements
Approve applicants above operator level to ensure fit with the company
Establish equipment Capacity requirements
Participate in annual Planning
“AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disable”
R.E. Darling Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as protected veteran, among other things, or status as qualified individual with disability.