JOB SUMMARY:
The Exhaust Manager oversees daily operations of S&S Cycle's exhaust manufacturing processes and fully optimized for production. This role leads the exhaust production team, and drives quality and throughput improvements. The position requires strong leadership, technical problem-solving, and the ability to balance production priorities with long-term facility planning to support efficient and continuous operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Thoroughly understand and adhere to the department goals, objectives, and strategy
- Establish and maintain credibility throughout the organization as an effective developer of solutions
- Manage day to day production operations, personnel, and utilize general business principles
- Utilization of ERP/MRP system
- Read and distribute blueprints and administer Bill of Materials
- Responsible for the selection, performance, and optimal utilization of personnel by mentoring and providing educational opportunities and administering the employee evaluation program
- Work with support organizations to ensure efficient use of capital equipment in the Exhaust department
- Responsible for the enforcement of discipline and the establishment and maintenance of positive morale amongst employees within scope of responsibility
- Lead Exhaust manufacturing to world class performance by creating a Lean culture that embraces continuous improvement
- Responsible for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and training through monitoring of performance indicators, education and accountability
- Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced employees
- Maintain time and attendance records for reports
- Keeps records of departmental activities as required
- Assure efficient use of labor and materials
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5 plus years of supervisory experience with shop floor personnel in a fabrication & manufacturing shop
- Bachelor's preferred
- Familiar with principles of Just-In-Time and Lean Manufacturing
- Knowledge of basic manufacturing processes (i.e. welding, forming, sawing, etc.)
- Knowledge of safety practices and quality regulations
- Flexible, energetic, forward-thinking, and creative with high moral and ethical standards
- High analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus
- Well organized and self-directed
- Able to relate to people at all levels of the organization in a positive fashion
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; working knowledge of computer applications
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Will be required to perform job duties in a manufacturing production environment
- While performing duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and forklift traffic
- The noise level is moderate, and some production areas may require hearing protection in accordance with OSHA requirements
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms above shoulders, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
- Must comply with safety and PPE standards, including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety toed shoes
VALUE ASSESSMENT TARGETS:
- Adaptability & Flexibility Advanced
- Commitment & Initiative Advanced
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills Mastery
- Customer Focus Mastery
- Decision Making Ability & Judgment Mastery
- Honesty & Integrity Advanced
- Leadership & Teamwork Mastery
- Performance: Quality & Quantity Advanced
- Professionalism & Attitude Mastery
- Vision & Innovation Advanced
POSITION IDENTIFICATION:
- Salaried
- Position Code - 4
- Job Code - 48020
- EEO Classification - Officials & Managers
