Operations Manager Machine Shop
Apply NowCompany: Hydraulics International, Inc.
Location: Chatsworth, CA 91311
Description:
Hydraulics International, Inc (HII) seeks an Operations Manager, Machine Shop in a manufacturing setting responsible for overseeing and managing the machine shop. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that all machine shop operations and projects are completed accurately and on schedule, as well as ensuring that the machine shop's CNC equipment is operating at optimal levels.
Key Performance Deliverables:
Requirements:
Behavioral Characteristics
Customer Focus - Anticipating, meeting and/or exceeding customer needs, wants and expectations.
Decision Making - Analyzing all aspects of a situation to make consistently sound and timely decisions.
Diplomacy - Effectively and tactfully handling difficult or sensitive issues.
Futuristic Thinking - Imagining, envisioning, projecting and/or creating what has not yet been actualized.
Leadership - Organizing and influencing people to believe in a vision while creating a sense of purpose and direction.
Negotiation - Listening to many points of view and facilitating agreements between two or more parties.
Planning and Organizing - Establishing courses of action to ensure that work is completed effectively.
Project Management - Identifying and overseeing all resources, tasks, systems and people to obtain results.
Salary:
$100k-$165k
Competitive Healthcare plan: Medical, Dental, & Vision
Retirement plan with an Employer Match 401k
Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays
Organization Description:
HII headquartered in Chatsworth, California, U.S.A., is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, aviation and commercial industries, Government agencies and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense and commercial technology, the Company develops manufactures and supports a broad range of systems for over one hundred industries as well as mission critical and military sustainment requirements worldwide. We are extremely proud of the fact that our extensive design capabilities enable us to produce the most sophisticated units known to today's technology.
Our corporate, engineering and manufacturing facilities, located in Chatsworth, CA and Forsyth, GA, encompass over 625,000 sq. feet. Our manufacturing facility is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art equipment such as CNC lathes and mills, computerized tube bending, and automatic press brake and programmable punch press, laser topography scanners, and other quality verification devices.
HII has combined the greatest talent, skill, and equipment to best service our customers' demands.
HII is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination and harassment against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability (including physical, emotional, and mental health), or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (818) 998-1231x2200 for assistance.
Key Performance Deliverables:
- This role provides leadership to develop and manage an effective machine shop team, driving improvements to our processes.
- Oversees and directs the production of machined parts including but not limited to the programming, set-up, and operation of computer numerical control (CNC) machines, program mills, and lathes, maintaining quality and safety.
- Plans and establishes work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
- Works collaboratively with Engineering, Quality, Fabrication, Assembly, Maintenance, and Engineering and Planning to ensure department and company objectives are achieved.
- Sets up, programs, and troubleshoots CNC lathes and Mills that have numerical controls
- Reduces setup time and production time through process improvements: Ability to institute process and procedural improvements in a machine shop environment is critical.
- Leads and Controls tool management projects
- Manages a Machine Shop workforce of 100+ employees across three shifts, including the oversight of all CNC programming.
- Selects the best qualified candidates for Machine Shop in coordination with Human Resources
- Develops and implements CNC programming policies and safety and procedures
- Effectively mentors' employees at all levels. Including training and on-boarding new employees, Periodic review of training gaps. Cross training employees.
- Provides daily communication throughout all levels of the organization to successfully achieve production goals.
- Monitors and maintains CNC equipment to ensure optimal performance
- Stays up to date on the latest CNC programming techniques and technologies
- Create and maintain CNC programming documentation
- Manages budgets and resources for the machine shop.
- Reviews department KPIs on a regular basis and communicates the results throughout the organization.
- Ensures employees are trained and perform work safely; conducts inspections and sets safety goals.
- Orders materials and organizes the shop floor.
Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or 7 to 10 years related experience with a High School Diploma and Technical or Trade school classes in a related field
- 10+ years of experience in a machine shop, including at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Proficiency in CNC programming software, such as Mastercam or SolidWorks
- Proficient in machining technologies and fabrication processes
- Ability to manage and prioritize a high number of set-ups and short run jobs
- Able to understand complex mechanical drawings and tolerances
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software
Behavioral Characteristics
Customer Focus - Anticipating, meeting and/or exceeding customer needs, wants and expectations.
Decision Making - Analyzing all aspects of a situation to make consistently sound and timely decisions.
Diplomacy - Effectively and tactfully handling difficult or sensitive issues.
Futuristic Thinking - Imagining, envisioning, projecting and/or creating what has not yet been actualized.
Leadership - Organizing and influencing people to believe in a vision while creating a sense of purpose and direction.
Negotiation - Listening to many points of view and facilitating agreements between two or more parties.
Planning and Organizing - Establishing courses of action to ensure that work is completed effectively.
Project Management - Identifying and overseeing all resources, tasks, systems and people to obtain results.
Salary:
$100k-$165k
Competitive Healthcare plan: Medical, Dental, & Vision
Retirement plan with an Employer Match 401k
Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays
Organization Description:
HII headquartered in Chatsworth, California, U.S.A., is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, aviation and commercial industries, Government agencies and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense and commercial technology, the Company develops manufactures and supports a broad range of systems for over one hundred industries as well as mission critical and military sustainment requirements worldwide. We are extremely proud of the fact that our extensive design capabilities enable us to produce the most sophisticated units known to today's technology.
Our corporate, engineering and manufacturing facilities, located in Chatsworth, CA and Forsyth, GA, encompass over 625,000 sq. feet. Our manufacturing facility is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art equipment such as CNC lathes and mills, computerized tube bending, and automatic press brake and programmable punch press, laser topography scanners, and other quality verification devices.
HII has combined the greatest talent, skill, and equipment to best service our customers' demands.
HII is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination and harassment against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability (including physical, emotional, and mental health), or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (818) 998-1231x2200 for assistance.