Manager, Machine Shop

Manager, Machine Shop

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This position leads a 50 employee two shift high speed machining center with medical device subassembly included. The primary responsibility of this position is strategic in nature and involves the following: development of people, this includes employee motivation, employee communication, employee training/cross‑training and employee job satisfaction; policy deployment creation; formulation of strategies to achieve targets and promote continuous improvement efforts; establishment of goals, monitoring results and closing the GAP to target.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Advanced College Degree Preferred
• 10+ years of experience in a machining or manufacturing environment, ideally medical device. Experience in high volume assembly.
• Prefer 5+ years of experience supervising a team of 20 or more people.
• Individual needs to possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Displays leadership competencies, including the ability to delegate, engage, and inspire others.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven Project Management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge and experience to apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement principles a plus. Lean Six Sigma Belt Preferred
• Understanding of FDA and ISO standards.
• Intermediate to advanced level MS Office skills desired.
• Knowledge of ERP (such as SAP) preferred.
• Able to develop and maintain 24‑7 systems to ensure key assets meet demand.
• Experience with Machining Production Management system (such as Machine Metrics) Metrics or similar to analyze and keep the shop in control.

• Must be punctual, able to sustain attendance guidelines, and work hours as assigned.
• Ability to flex schedule to meet business needs.
• Frequent driving on company business is required as part of this job.

• Objective and consistent decision‑maker.
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor while working under pressure and managing crises.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally in stressful situations.
• Ability to quickly assess and shift priorities in changing circumstances.
• Ability to effectively challenge people and systems to drive continuous improvement.

• All employees are expected to be knowledgeable about and follow the’s Equal Employment and affirmative action policies, including policies on the rights of individuals with disabilities and harassment.
• Position’s major responsibility is the leadership of the departments reporting into this function.
• Establish, develop and maintain adequate training and development programs for department personnel.
• Help manage employee relations, policies, wage rates and cost improvement programs with our customers and suppliers.
• Will provide mentoring, coaching, performance reviews and career development for associates.
• Manage customer and supplier relationships.
• Training and monitoring subordinate staff.
• Responsible for coaching, counseling, and employee discipline as required.
• Displays appropriate Leadership Competencies.
• Displays Core Values through actions and decisions.
• Manages 2 or more subordinates.
• In absence of supervisor, assume role and responsibilities and guide department.
• Effectively lead change management initiatives.
• Drive team focus in Lean environment.

• Chronic defects – conducts root cause investigation and implements counter measures.
• Responsible to oversee line stops over 1 or more shifts.
• Create and implement internal systems and procedures to ensure quality is built into product.
• Evaluate changes in products per organizational risk management practices to ensure effective, safe and compliant devices are released to the market in accordance with current state…