Stamping Production Manager

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Weiss-Aug Group is an internationally recognized leader in precision metal stamping, injection molding, value-added assembly solutions and tooling.

At our Corporate Headquarters we have served the medical device industry, automotive industry, and industrial sector for over 50 years. Our vision as a company is to create an exciting environment that will attract and retain the finest people committed to manufacturing creative and innovative components and products.

Join our team where every day we push the boundaries of manufacturing technology.

Our highly respected precision metal stamping company is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Production Manager for our Stamping dept. This person will oversee and be responsible for the entire Stamping operation through supervision, coordination, coaching/training and providing leadership to the assigned staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and direct priorities for Die, automation, auxiliary equipment, machine maintenance and labor. Responsible for shift-to-shift communication to ensure all Customer requirements are met. Lead daily and/or weekly departmental meetings.
• Work with other departments (QA, Die Repair, Automation, Maintenance, Warehouse, etc.) to troubleshoot processes that do not meet specifications. Coach/train personnel on lessons learned from troubleshooting activities.
• Review all departmental documentation and make recommendations or create new for improvements. Coach/train personnel on all new or updated processes and procedures (ECO's, press packets, ISO/QS/TS, SPI's, Customer specifications, etc.).
• Review and approve all completed Manufacturing Orders (MO's) prior to closing. Make recommendations for positive and/or negative standard variances.
• Set and measure goals and objectives for all direct reports. Work to grow both professionally and personally all direct reports by enhancing their skill base so that they become more productive and valuable to the Company.
• Coordinate with Planning and Customer Service personnel to ensure all Customer requirements are met thru capacity planning & other tools.
• Monitor and control operation hours, labor hours and operating supplies including approval of departmental purchase requisitions.
• Participate as a member of the New Program Development/Quoting and APQP Teams.
• Determine disposition of all departmental DPD's and DPA's. Participate on team or be a leader of all departmental 8D's.
• Assist with Development on departmental annual budget. Champion continuous improvement projects to reduce cost, improve throughput, etc.
• Participate in ISO/QS/TS internal and external audits.
• Stay current (magazines, trade shows, seminars, etc.) on new technology as it relates to the Company scope.
• Promote cleanliness and safety policies and procedures throughout the entire Company utilizing a 5S mentality.

Requirements

• A minimum 5 years of experience in a medium/high volume stamping manufacturing environment.
• Must possess good supervision, leadership, and coaching/training skills.
• Must possess good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be driven self-starter that works with little supervision.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess the ability to multi-task and set priorities.
• Must be a Team player and have the ability to interact effectively with all departments within the Company.
• Must have good Windows-based PC skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, etc.).
• ISO/QS/TS knowledge preferred.
• Spanish is a plus.
• ERP experience preferred.