Manufacturing Manager in Shelbyville, Tennessee at Century Mold Co

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner by getting along with customers, clients, co-workers, supervisors, managers, and all other employees.

Responsible for adhering to and maintaining all quality system procedures and requirements related to the position.

Must adhere to all safety rules and company policies, as well as enforce the compliance and implementation of each through subordinates.

Attendance/punctuality is consistently at work and on time; ensures that the Attendance Policy is enforced consistently through subordinates.

Excellent communication skills required in order to effectively lead and support employees and to motivate, encourage, and inspire employees.

Responsible for the overall performance, quality, training, development and supervision of 54 employees of a three-shift operation.

Responsible for all lead supervisors for manufacturing and support areas.

Lead Supervisor for three-shift operation. Oversee off shift supervision.

Scheduling using MRP/ERP system for a 26-press injection molding facility.

Plan and direct daily activities of operations support staff, including press set up technicians.

Prepare and document all yearly performance evaluations for operations staff.

Report daily, weekly and monthly operations performance statistics to Plant Manager.

Ensure all daily shipments to customers are completed in timely manner.

Assist in work-center development, during new product launch.

Responsible to prioritize press activity based on ever-changing customer demands.

Negotiation with support staff to meet ever-changing customer demands.

On-Site Customer assistance during quality issue.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor degree or equivalent; or seven to ten years related experience and/or training in plastic injection molding and/or plastic’s manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills:

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; TMM Operating System; Ability to learn new software as needed.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly list and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently and/or move up to 25 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.