Manufacturing Operations Director

2 days ago


Hartford, Connecticut, United States HORST ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING CO Full time
Job Summary:

As the Manufacturing Operations Manager at HORST ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING CO, you will oversee the production of contract manufactured precision machined aerospace components. Your primary focus will be on leading the workforce and optimizing processes to achieve the highest level of safety, quality compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Workforce Leadership: Direct and oversee the day-to-day operations of the CNC Swiss screw machining, turning, milling, thread rolling, and grinding workforce, as well as associated secondary operations.
  • Workforce Development: Lead the growth of the workforce through headcount planning, hiring, training, coaching, and mentoring. Utilize tools such as training matrices, development plans, performance management, and career tracking to ensure employee engagement and growth.
  • Productivity Metrics: Measure and monitor productivity metrics, including set-up time, production run-time efficiencies, WIP velocity, and first pass yield, to drive performance sustainment and improvement initiatives.
  • Scheduling and Capacity Planning: Develop schedules and capacity plans that optimize resource utilization, including manpower, equipment, and materials, to meet operational goals.
  • Innovation and Process Improvement: Promote innovation and initiatives for process improvements, employee satisfaction, productivity enhancements, and waste reduction. Leverage lean principles, 5S, and visual management systems for optimal job flow and work standards.
  • Safety and Quality: Proactively ensure the safety of the entire workforce through robust protocols and training. Enforce quality and compliance policies according to customer and industry regulations.
Requirements:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical or industrial field, such as engineering, manufacturing science, mathematics, or business. Operation Management concentration is a plus.
  • Experience: Expertise leading manufacturing operations, specifically a workforce that operates CNC machining work centers. Previous experience in contract manufacturing in a high mix, low volume setting is a plus.
  • Skills: Applied knowledge in lean and continuous improvement, passion for building teams, motivating workforce, teaching, and resolving issues, with a selfless pursuit of driving team-based performance and results.
  • Analytics and Project Management: Strong analytics to understand operational inefficiencies, driven to find a better way, and project management skills to implement solutions.
Physical Demands:

Lift/Carry: 10-50lbs (Occasionally)

Stand: Frequently

Walk: Frequently

Manually manipulate: Frequently

Squat or kneel: Occasionally

Bend: Occasionally

Reach above shoulder: Occasionally



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