Axon LLC is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager is responsible for overseeing the manufacturing process from initial quotation to final commissioning of the machines, including mechanical & electrical assembly, parts manufacturing (machining and fabrication), factory and site acceptance testing. The position is located in Raleigh, NC, and reports to the Vice President/General Manager.

This position is directly responsible for managing plant safety, facilities management, and manufacturing quality, as well as capacity planning, utilization, scheduling, and shop order management. The Manager of Manufacturing supervises and plans all manufacturing activities while balancing tactical and strategic business directives. The Manager of Manufacturing must also be ready to demonstrate their skill and experience in a manufacturing environment delivering continuous improvement and driving our performance culture.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and drive day-to-day production schedules, operational and plant activities in accordance with business goals and objectives.
• Runs daily meetings and provides timely updates and information to key stakeholders.
• Lead manufacturing process improvement utilizing the concepts and techniques of lean, Six Sigma, and industry (and company) best practices.
• Maintaining and enforcing safety protocols and compliance guidelines.
• Review engineering recommended process changes to ensure process is appropriate with operating goals.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair of machines to avoid downtime and delays, ensure production process and machinery comply with customer specifications and professional and safety standards.
• Monitor budget and utilize operational resources, participate in safety program development.
• Manage the selection, training and development of production staff.
• Manages intra-department and inter-department communication, reporting tools, and systems.
• Collaborates effectively across all functions on business initiatives and daily order execution.
• Manages production budget while adhering to overtime, labor, and materials requirements.
• Enforces system and company policies and procedures. Actively participates with the management team to support and implement initiatives.
• Develops and drives key performance indicators to the highest standards of performance in safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Develops and accelerates team performance through formalized training plans, coaching, and performance management.
• Provides support to other functions in determining manufacturing capabilities, product lead times, and cost estimates.
• Participates and leads projects aimed at improving on time delivery and inventory turns; reducing cost of quality; and increasing productivity.
• Conducts problem-solving and continuous improvement as a daily norm.
• Engages with the teams to provides hands on support for troubleshooting issues plaguing production performance and dispute resolution.
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining quality standards for all products.
• Manages human and material resources to meet production targets.
• Implement business process standard operating procedures (SOP's).
• Own quality control for Axon, which includes driving problem-solving and corrective actions, driving lessons learned reviews with stakeholders, and develop and implement quality control procedures and protocols.
• Work collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
• Enhancing department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests.

REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 5-8 years' experience in manufacturing operations, which could include project management, engineering, quality, manufacturing, or production in a design-to-build environment.
• Engineering understanding of machined and fabricated parts as well as understanding of machinery and electrical assembly.
• Knowledge and experience in packaging machinery preferred.
• Ability to analyze and appropriately determine schedule priorities and how they relate to the engineering department as well as manufacturing and assembly.
• Familiarization of lean practices and methodologies.
• Proven track record of managerial expertise of departments of 30 plus employees, involving manufacturing-based problem solving, personnel management and employee morale development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office - Word/Excel) and knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to successfully handle a multi-tasked role.
• Results-oriented, resourceful, self-motivated, professional etiquette, customer-service-oriented with the demonstrated ability to lead, coach and inspire others to the same behaviors.
• Analytical thinker and passion for root-cause problem solving.
• Works effectively and collaboratively and respectfully in a team environment, comfortable in cross-functional roles.
• Dependable, honest, and ethical; reliable, able to carry out tasks autonomously and collaboratively.
• Attention to detail, ability to problem solve and well-organized.
• Must be willing to work extended hours to support staff.

What's in it for you?

There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career.

In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits - you are eligible on your first day of employment!

Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges.

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