Pre-Production Leader at ARMI Manufacturing of NWA – Fayetteville, Arkansas

Pre-Production Manager

Bring your proven skills as a Pre-Production Manager to an organization where you will enjoy competitive pay, 100% company paid medical and dental, and 401(k) with up to 4% company match at one of the largest and best kept manufacturing facilities in Northwest Arkansas.

Company Overview

Founded in 2003, ARMI began its journey as a family-owned business specializing in process and utility piping work. Over the years, we have grown and diversified into two separate companies, expanding our offerings to include a comprehensive range of high-quality products and solutions. Today, ARMI Manufacturing operates as its own entity, designing and fabricating custom stainless-steel equipment with an emphasis on products for the food, beverage, and dairy industry.

As an industry leader, we hold our team members to the highest standards, ensuring that we hire the best talent available. Our reputation for work safety, meeting deadlines, delivering quality products, and staying within budget underscores our commitment to excellence. As a family-owned business, we also understand the importance of investing in our team members and giving back to our local community.

Why you should join the ARMI Manufacturing Team:

• Competitive pay with opportunity for advancement – as the company grows, you can move up the ranks. We are a career driven company where there are very real and achievable advancement opportunities.
• Phenomenal Leadership – the owner of the company has over 40 years of experience in the industry. He has built the company on a strong foundation and continues to invest in the company by purchasing the latest technology and equipment in the industry. As a leader in the industry, we hold our team members to an elite standard by hiring the best of the best.
• Safety – We strive to keep a clean and safe working environment.
• Great Work Culture – Join a team of highly skilled tradesman that work very well together because of the team-based mentality.
• Arkansas Business of the Year Finalist in 2020
• 2022 Diversity in the Workplace Award
• Voted Best Manufacturer in the 2022 Arkansas Best of Biz Awards
• Committed to Sustainability: 2021 Mayor’s Environmental Stewardship Award | Green & Sustainable Business of the Year.
• Top 10 Best Places to Live in the U.S.: Fayetteville has been ranked in the top 10 “Best Places to Live” according to the U.S. News & World’s Annual Reporting list for a consecutive 8 years in a row.

Responsibilities of Pre-Production Manager:

• Team Supervision: Motivate, support, provide guidance, and manage a team consisting of scheduling, purchasing, and other roles involved in the pre-production phase.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste in pre-production operations.
• Planning and Scheduling: Creates and coordinates with scheduling department to ensure production schedules and timelines for pre-production activities, including nesting, procurement, and routing of parts throughout appropriate departments in the shop.
• Nesting Review: Oversees the nesting/sheet metal utilization processes, ensuring nesting is feasible, cost-effective, and meets quality standards.
• Procurement: Coordinate the procurement of materials, ensuring the availability of the necessary raw materials and components for production.
• Material Handling: Manages the transportation and manipulation of manufactured components, ensuring they are directed to the appropriate destination promptly.
• Guarantees optimal utilization of MRP software and production schedules to swiftly identify priorities for selecting and delivering materials to their designated locations.

Requirements of Pre-Production Manager:

• 3+ years of supervising experience
• 3+ years of production scheduling experience

• Previous experience with CNC Programming.
• On-the-job experience using SolidWorks a plus
• ERP knowledge a plus

• Time Management Skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Organizational Skills

• Proficient on computer including Microsoft Word and Excel

• Valid driver’s license
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check

Benefits & Compensation:

• QualChoice Hospitalization Plan- premium paid for team member, Payroll deduction for dependents after 60 days
• Dental Coverage- premium paid for team member & dependents after 60 days
• STD, LTD, Accident, Critical and Life Insurance- payroll deducted after 60 days
• Vision Coverage- payroll deducted after 60 days
• 401K up to 4% match after 60 days
• Paid Vacation and Holidays

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.