Machine Build Manager

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The Opportunity

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to get stronger across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Description

Role Overview

As a Machine Build Manager
, you will lead a team of skilled machine builders and technicians to assemble, integrate, and validate custom automation equipment. You’ll ensure projects meet quality standards, timelines, and safety requirements while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

Location Type: This role requires the ability to be onsite at our Stevensville, MI facility.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Direct supervision of the Build Team and other staff.
• Work cross functionally with all departments.
• Plan, direct, organize and control the build process and related costs.
• Ensure that changes and problems get documented and communicated.
• Support project managers with customer service, runoffs, planning, and status reporting.
• The Build Manager may be required to assume some responsibilities of the Project Manager on an as needed basis.
• Strive to achieve the highest level of performance from team members as it relates to their individual ability.
• Promote training and the use of the 3 build development modules.
• Support, promote, and execute company initiatives.
• Provide timely customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Communicate technical information and critical processes to the project team.
• Manage the daily operations by planning the use of materials, floor space, and resources while also considering other needs within and across the business unit.
• Support the quoting team by giving input on concepts, hours, and material costs.
• Establish and maintain a teamwork culture plant wide through leadership, experience, positive attitude, encouragement, and training.
• Set employee expectations, provide feedback, coaching, and accountability to insure employees meet company expectations as needed and during formal performance reviews.
• Develop the Machine Build department through leadership, mentoring, and training.
• Demonstrate a commitment to upholding the highest standards of safety, on time delivery, and quality of our products.
• Address current and future staffing needs along with participating in the interviewing process.
• Conduct team meetings to keep the team informed of workload, hours, and company policy updates.
• Champion continuous improvement activities and mentor team leaders in the use of lean philosophy and tools.
• Continuously analyze the assigned area of responsibility for improved methods of production, tool design, communication, reporting and cost controls; make recommendations to manager for improvements.
• Facilitate general problem-solving activities with the intent of determining corrective and preventative actions.
• Understand and positively impact key measures. Balance quality safety, cost, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas.

Note:
This list of responsibilities is inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma, or equivalent. Related vocational education or journeyman certificate preferred.
• Former JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry is strongly preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and the ability to navigate Excel.
• Proficient in reading part and assembly drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with a focus on safety and quality.
• Strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives with varying priorities.
• Experience in giving presentations to large groups.
• Proven ability to accept and give direction, set expectations, and hold team members accountable to meet timing, budget, and customer expectations.
• 1-3 years’ experience providing mentorship.
• Ability to maintain a steady pace while bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and climbing onto and beneath machines.
• Ability to lift up…