Lean Manufacturing Manager jobs in Virginia

POSITION SUMMARY

Supervises and directs the activities of our (2) shift machine shop operation, comprised of (3) machining teams using approximately 20 machine tools and ancillary equipment. Oversees the job performance of all team members and ensures that the department operates in an efficient manner while producing the desired quality and quantity of work. In addition to managing the day-to-day tactical operations, the Machine Shop Manager is a key driver of continuous improvement initiatives to meet annual plan targets in safety, quality, delivery, costs and morale.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Coaches and mentors team leaders and team members
• Plans and coordinates work center schedules and manpower requirements.
• Leads and conducts formal problem-solving activities.
• Utilizes visual / shop floor management (SFM) communications for daily operations
• Identifies continuous improvement opportunities to maximize efficiency and productivity of production workers, improve product quality, and reduce costs.
• Ensures in-process controls are routinely followed to verify product quality standards are met.
• Facilitates team member cross training plans and aligns them with production capability needs.
• Reviews relative production reports (productivity, quality, budget, etc..) and initiates corrective actions when appropriate
• Prepares team member reviews, performance appraisals and disciplinary actions
• Uses TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) methods to assure that machining equipment and facilities are clean and properly maintained for efficient production.
• Performs 5S and Standard Work audits in the machine shop areas, highlights performance gaps and takes corrective actions as appropriate
• Promotes safety awareness and provides safe work environment
  

Required Experience:

Competency Statement(s)

• Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Accountability & Dependability - Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieves results with little oversight.
• Active Listening – Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Business Acumen - Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues.
• Coaching & Development – Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Critical Evaluation – The ability to process actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to reach an answer or conclusion.
• Customer Oriented – Ability to serve both external and internal clients by focusing on meeting client’s needs, understanding their concerns, and seeking to build trust.
• Decision Making & Judgement – Makes timely, informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.
• Diversity Oriented- Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ethics & Integrity – Earn others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.
• Leadership – Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Management Skills – Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
• Mechanical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend mechanical language, skills, and techniques in order to perform quality work.
• Results Focus & Initiative – Focuses on results and desired outcomes and how best to achieve them to get the job done.
• Risk Taker – Ability to take calculated risks or to stretch the limits of comfort zones.
• Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Strategic Planning – Ability to develop a vision for the future and create a culture in which the long-range goals can be achieved.
• Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
Associates Degree (two-year college or technical school): Preferred
Field of Study: Applied Science, Applied Technology, Journeyman, Machinist Technology: Preferred

Experience:

Three (3) years minimum of Supervisory experience in a CNC production machine shop environment: Required
Five (5) years of experience working in a production CNC machine shop environment: Required

Broad knowledge of machining processes and specific knowledge of CNC machining operations, including Horizontal Machining Centers: Required
Understanding of fundamental CNC programming: Required
Basics of Fanuc Controls: Preferred
Solid working knowledge of measurement systems (gaging equipment, CMM) and Statistical Process Control methods: Required

Computer Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint): Required
Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP) Software: Preferred

Certifications & Licenses:

Completion of Apprenticeship in Machining: Preferred
Completion of formal Management Training program: Preferred
Valid driver’s license must be maintained throughout employment that meets Busch insurance standard

Other Requirements:

Domestic and International travel up to 10% to include some overnights

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

Physical Demands

Stand F
Walk F
Sit O
Manually Manipulate O
Reach Outward O
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb O
Crawl O
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O
Grasp O
Speak C

Lift/Carry

10 lbs or less O
11-20 lbs O
21-50 lbs O
51-100 lbs N
Over 100 lbs N

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less O
13-25 lbs O
26-40 lbs N
41-100 lbs N

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
• Sense of Sound - Alarms
• Sense of Smell
• Sense of Touch
• Sense of Balance

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Safety glasses with non-metallic frames
• Hearing protection (when required)
• Electrical hazard (EH) rated safety shoes

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Moderately climate controlled office and manufacturing environment with exposure to moderate noise and dust while working near moving mechanical parts

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.
From: Busch Manufacturing