Sulzer

Manager - Machine shop

Sulzer$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree or equivalent work experience required.
  • 6+ years in manufacturing or production management.
  • Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.
  • Familiarity with lean tools and continuous improvement processes.
  • Proficient in production software and reporting tools.
  • Effective communication and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise teams to ensure timeliness and adherence to schedules.
  • Monitor production metrics and drive improvements based on findings.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards throughout operations.
  • Coordinate maintenance and logistics to support operational efficiency.
  • Train and develop team members to enhance productivity.
  • Support the implementation of lean manufacturing practices.
  • Report performance metrics and operational issues to senior management.

Benefits

  • 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays.
  • 401k plan with a 6% match.
  • Comprehensive health plan covering medical, dental, and vision.
  • Motivating wellness program to encourage healthy lifestyles.
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
  • Paid paternal leave supporting work-life balance.
  • Gym reimbursement to promote physical fitness.
  • Subsidized meals at the onsite cafeteria.
Full Job Description
About the role

Job Summary
The Operations / Manufacturing / Production Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day production or service center activities, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety in manufacturing or service processes. This role supervises teams, coordinates resources, and supports continuous improvement efforts.
This job profile is intended for People Managers of 4+ junior to experienced expert-level roles.

Key Responsibilities
Supervise teams and ensure adherence to schedules.
Monitor production or service metrics and implement improvements.
Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Coordinate with maintenance and logistics to support operations.
Train and develop team members.
Support implementation of lean manufacturing practices.
Report performance and issues to senior management.
Skills & Qualifications
Typically a University degree (or equivalent work experience) and 6+ years of relevant work experience are minimally required to be able to manage and coordinate one or more expert-level teams.
Experience in manufacturing or production management.
Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with lean tools and continuous improvement.
Proficiency in production software and reporting tools.
Effective communication and team-building abilities.

What we offer you

  • 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
  • 401k plan with a 6% match
  • Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability
  • Motivating wellness program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid paternal leave
  • Gym re-imbursement
  • New onsite cafeteria, all meals subsidized (La Porte Service Center)


About Sulzer

Sulzer is a global leader in fluid engineering. The company was founded in 1834 and is headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland. Sulzer provides a wide range of products and services to customers in the oil and gas, power, and water industries. The company's products include pumps, mixers, and agitators, as well as separation and filtration equipment. Sulzer also provides maintenance and repair services for its products. In addition, the company offers a variety of engineering services, including process optimization and plant design. Sulzer operates in more than 40 countries and has a workforce of over 15,000 employees.
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