Manufacturing Manager in St. Peter, Minnesota at Creation Technologies

Position Title: Manufacturing Manager

Location: St. Peter, MN, USA

Position Type: Full time

Req ID: JR6539

Description:

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

The Manufacturing Manager is a critical member of the site team responsible for all aspects of production planning and driving process and labor operational improvements. In this role you will be responsible for the leadership and continued development of the Team Leaders (Cell and/or CCA) who work directly with production personnel. As the MM, you will be a strong advocate between the needs of the customers and the production group. Along with your Team Leaders you will lead efforts around new product introductions (NPI), engineering changes, returns, corrective actions, system adjustments and quality issues.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to:
• Production planning, WIP job control and shipment tracking
• Regular monitoring of work order status and ensuring job completion
• Collaborate with Program Managers and Site Leader to ensure effective utilization of Team Leaders and team members
• Responsible for cost control, capacity planning and expenditure & production team member allocation
• Monitor operation effectiveness for each customer and drive labor efficiency improvement through planning and execution
• Perform data collection, validation and cost/margin analyses with follow-up process for a specific customer focus team
• Lead overall performance of Team Leaders, including training on duties and responsibilities with regular coaching session, conflict management, monitoring attendance, wage review and career development
• Communicate and motivate the team around finding efficient methods in customer demand changes and expectations
• Orchestrates all aspects of production via coordination of supply chain, engineering, production assembly, quality control and customer support

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Possess a degree or equivalent experience in operations, management or engineering of various discipline
• Minimum 3 years electronic assembly experience or equivalent manufacturing experience
• Experience with Circuit Card manufacturing is required
• Knowledge of manufacturing best practices such 5S, Kaizen, etc. is an asset
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience of a team of 4 or more
• Knowledge of Shipping, Receiving and Inventory Controls is preferred

SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective communication to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
• Must be detail oriented, organized, and have ability to inspire others

Strong computer skills required: Experience in using an ERP or MRP system (Oracle is preferred); Excel and Word
• Ability to read & understand electronic/electrical schematics & prints
• Leadership, interpersonal, team building, and coaching skills are essential
• Strong learning mindset

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $95,000-$120,000 USD per year. Full-time employees are also eligible for performance-based bonuses and benefits. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, education, location, and shift. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on the date of hire, schedule type, and hours worked.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require any accommodations to complete the application process or need the job posting in an alternative format, please email Accessibility@creationtech.com. You will be connected with our Talent Acquisition team.

If you are contacted regarding the position, please inform our Talent Acquisition team of any accommodations you may need during the recruiting process. All information related to accommodation requests will be handled confidentially.

Canada: Title for the position will be in accordance with applicable national and local laws.

About Us:

3,000+ Industry all-stars. Entrepreneurial thinkers. Thoughtful collaborators. Bold problem-solvers. Passionate change-makers.

Creation fosters a community of commitment, comradery, integrity, and inclusion. At our core, we know it’s our people who make us a leading Global Electronic Manufacturing Services provider. That’s why Creation genuinely invests in our people, instilling family like values and a diverse, dynamic, and rewarding work environment where people learn, work, and grow together. Creation truly cares, inspiring employees to grow, develop and advance their careers. At Creation, we pride ourselves in our people, our culture, and our corporate purpose, it’s rooted in everything that we do.