Plant Manager-Operations-Engineering

Immediate opening for Plant Manager-Operations-Engineer

Our retired plant manager was an engineer. The responsibilities were interacting with purchasing, scheduling, and overseeing issues in manufacturing. Print management, providing CAD drawings to the shop for repair parts, checking fixtures and some new tooling designs , as needed. Occasionally provide assistance to our customers engineering staff to suggest changes, confirm designs and work with prototyping.

You will be dealing with everyone in the plant. Issues that the supervisors are unable to resolve will be brought to you, these may be regarding manufacturing or sometimes people issues.

We are a job shop providing a customer designed component part, springs and wireforms, we do not do assembly. We have many repeat orders as well as new business that will need to be reviewed by sales and engineering to provide the customer their blueprint part.

We have been in business for 45 years and have had steady growth and many steady customers.

This is not a boring job and your knowledge, and abilities will come into play every day. Some days will be busier than others! Your time will be divided between your office and on the manufacturing floor. You should be a self-starter, have a sense of urgency and be able to hustle! You’re the team leader in the plant!

Required Skills and Qualifications

Previous experience in metal manufacturing, job shop environment strongly desired

Proficiency in CAD software, we use Solid Edge. Proficient with email and inventory management software programs

Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills

Strong mathematical, research, and analytical skills

Ability to manage time and prioritize effectively

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and communicate with all levels of personnel

Required Skills and Qualifications

Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with clients and office staff

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Excellent time management skills

Proficient with computer and email programs

Ability to work collaboratively within a small team; ability and willingness to adapt to changing business demands

Schedule and Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Full time position

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays, 401K with matching percentage available, Medical, vision and dental benefits available

Our retired plant manager is willing to help transition a new person, so if you are interested in learning more , and feel you are up to the challenge…send your resume and lets talk.