Manufacturing Manager - Heavy Fabrication

Job Overview

The Manufacturing Manager oversees the production of shovels and drills, ensuring they are built to customer specifications in a custom engineering and large job shop manufacturing environment. This role directs distinct manufacturing units, including a structural shop, machining shop, and assembly floor. The position is integral in maintaining efficient production processes, quality standards, and cost guidelines.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Direct all manufacturing activities to meet production schedules, quality standards, and cost guidelines.
• Oversee the preparation of materials for welding, stress relieving, precision machining of parts, and final assembly of large capital mining equipment.
• Provide direction on facility loading and subcontracting.
• Review reports on past due hours, productivity, and future load/output by facility.
• Address issues related to missing material, rejections, and incorrect material.
• Support planners on subcontract decisions and facility loading.
• Develop and maintain the total manufacturing budget with input from subordinate managers.
• Ensure adherence to plant safety standards and foster a climate of team building and trust.
• Serve as a resource in labor negotiations and development of plant rules and policies.
• Initiate and support the introduction of new technology in the manufacturing process.
• Evaluate and recommend capital plans and approve equipment purchases.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives and cost savings.
• Provide support for the on-time completion and delivery of repair orders.
• Offer continuous training to coordinators on systems and operational processes.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing management role.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety standards, and quality control.
• Experience with labor negotiations and employee relations.
• Proven track record of implementing cost-saving measures and operational improvements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility.
• Capability to bend, stoop, and reach to perform tasks.
• Comfortable working in varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, and noise.

Cognitive Skills

• Ability to comprehend technical documents and calculate large equations.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and manage priorities effectively.
• Physical presence at work needed approximately 95% of the time.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with managers, peers, and subordinates.
• Capacity to manage multiple concurrent tasks and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of how emotions and communications are perceived by others and ability to modify behavior to be an effective team member.
• Ability to motivate peers and subordinates to achieve targeted performance metrics.