Manufacturing Operations Manager

7 days ago

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States General Kinematics Corporation Full time
About General Kinematics Corporation

We are the premier manufacturer of vibrating equipment for the processing of bulk materials.

Job Description

This role requires a professional with extensive experience in manufacturing operations and engineering team leadership. The ideal candidate will have at least ten years of work-related experience, a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent, and working knowledge of AutoCAD and Inventor.

The salary for this position is estimated to be around $120,000 per year, based on industry standards and location.

Responsibilities
  • Aid in interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; develop and deliver performance appraisals; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems.
  • Take a proactive approach in partnering with Contract Sales, Design Engineering, and Manufacturing to improve manufacturability and productivity.
  • Guide engineering personnel responsible for reviewing and converting engineering design drawings into detailed piece part drawings for manufacturability and bills of materials.
  • Continuously look for ways to control costs by eliminating unnecessary costs and maximize efficiency.
  • Effectively utilize available technology to enhance productivity.
  • Fully support the Company's ISO objectives, policies, procedures, and the GK SCOPE Program.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of work-related experience.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Inventor.
  • Working knowledge of steel plate, structural fabrication, and shop practices.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft office products.
  • The ability to anticipate customer needs and identify business problems and evaluate current business environment.
  • The knowledge to access appropriate resources to accomplish tasks and the ability to apply policies, procedures, and regulations when necessary.
  • The ability to identify the impact of trends and patterns on the organization. Evaluate the cause and effect of relationships and events and anticipate potential threats and/or opportunities.
  • Anticipate and resolve team breakdowns resulting from change. Identify and remedy barriers to change, and proactively promote the benefits of change.
  • The ability to promote a healthy climate in which people can grow and develop.
  • The ability to set goals that reflect the organization's priorities and always measuring the impact of decisions on the bottom-line.
  • The ability to employ confidence and trust of others in personal character and job competence.
  • The ability to interact with others in a professional manner.

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