Machine Shop Manager Jobs in Norwalk, CT (NOW HIRING)

JOB SUMMARY

The Machine Shop Manager will be responsible for production deliverables in the Boonton Machine Shop and will lead a team of operators and machinists across multiple shifts in the fabrication of complex, tightly tolerance, high quality pump and valve components. The Manager will serve as a focal point of all machining operations within the company and requires coordination of work with other departmental supervisors, machinists, sub-contractors, engineering and management to ensure timely delivery of quality parts.

Our Strategy and Purpose

• We provide technology and supply chain solutions for the design and manufacture of precise fluid handling components for diagnostic and analytical instruments.
• We improve patient outcomes by helping engineers, scientists, and doctors to solve the world’s toughest diagnostic and analytical challenges.
• We always act with intention and drive to achieve our purpose.
• Teamwork, collaboration, and diverse opinion makes us stronger.
• We are unafraid to make timely decisions, and we empower our people to make decision, execute them and move forward.
• We value people and take the initiative and hold themselves accountable.
• Challenging the status quo helps us grow. Look for and call out improvements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for overseeing all machining operations of the Boonton facility.
• Hands on leader who is detail oriented, strategic, and can train and develop all machining personnel (CNC Programmers, Set Up, and Operators).
• Responsible for initiating clear directives for the machining department, drive continual improvement efforts, oversee & monitor quality control, and lead all production planning and supply chain logistics efforts.
• Responsible for keeping the work area, machines, and machine tooling inventory clean & organized and monitor basic preventive maintenance of the equipment.
• Lead and develop Lean Manufacturing Initiatives to enhance Continuous Improvement.
• Responsible to estimate all set up, run times, and lead times for all of the machine shop quoted jobs.
• Interpret all drawing & blueprint specifications, dimensions and tolerances to determine the most cost effective/efficient sequence of manufacturing operations and set up requirements.
• Maintain consistent continuity between shifts by effectively establishing procedures/documentation that communicate action plans, irregularities, and continuing needs effectively.
• Communicate daily with production team, quality department, and management top priorities/concerns and resolve all machining quality issues timely.
• Ensure work continuity throughout the machine shop with a sense of urgency based on priority and customer needs/requests.
• Manage job profitability of all manufacturing job #’s run through the machining area by reviewing/ analyzing, in detail, actual hours verse estimated hours by set up and run times by each machining operation. Then implement continual improvement efforts as necessary.
• Develop systems and procedures that track and monitor productivity metrics and performance targets to ensure the machining departments is optimizing returns for the company.
• Attend daily production meetings and provide status updates on all machining orders.
• Ensure the accurate monitoring, recording, and reporting of all machining personnel labor hours each day by Job # and operation # in the Bill of Materials by reviewing and approving each employee timecard in a format requested by the front office.
• Ensure orders are shipped on time through production planning and purchasing of raw material and components.
• Support Production Planning & Purchasing identifying priorities / potential shortages of raw material and components.
• Prioritization of Equipment balancing Production / R&D Requirements.
• Ensure parts are manufactured to stated requirements.
• Minimize machine downtime
• Demonstrate ability to interact and cooperate with all company employees, and customers.
• Build trust, value others, communicate effectively, drive execution, foster innovation, focus on the customer, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity.
• Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet company core values.
• Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments.
• Work as directed by manager.

Health & Safety:

• Report and take required action regarding injuries, incidents, medical, and accidents required by policy.
• Make the health, safety, protection of rights, and the development of all employees your primary responsibilities.
• Effectively manage medical and first aid emergencies.
• Follow all agency safety/medical related policies and procedures.
• Follow fire evacuation and disaster procedures correctly and in a timely manner.
• Report unsafe situations immediately; ensuring safety is imperative.
• Ensure pertinent emergency telephone numbers are readily available.
• Report symptoms and signs of communicable diseases immediately.
• Consistently use universal precautions.
• Report any incident that could potentially result in negative reactions from the community, law enforcement officers, and other agencies to the supervisor immediately.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICIATIONS, and TRAININGS

• Minimum 5-year experience in a high mix low volume production environment
• Understanding of CNC machine scheduling
• Understanding of assembly scheduling
• Led / Participation in Lean Manufacturing Initiatives.
• Experience in an ISO 9001-2008 work environment is a must.
• The ability to multitask and motivate employees is essential
• The ability to read blueprints and mechanical drawings is a pre-requisite.
• Excellent written and oral communication is required and the ability to execute initiatives to satisfy customer demands and exceed customer expectations is critical.
• Must have knowledge and experience of utilizing all types of precision measurement equipment.
• Excellent organization and analytical skills along with demonstrating a strong work ethic and superior technical abilities.

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

• Microsoft: Office 365; SharePoint; Teams; Visio; and OneNote preferred.
• Epicor experience preferred.
• Ability to operate media equipment such as tablets, smartphones, and other electronic equipment.
• Ability to work with general office equipment.
• Ability to work with and understand databases a must and the ability to learn technical skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Shall have essential physical skills; be able to run, squat, stoop/bend, kneel, climb stairs, be able to lift at least 50 pounds (or ¼ own body weight).
• Shall have adequate vision, reading, writing, and documentation skills, and hearing to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Must have enough endurance to perform tasks over long periods of time.
• Will be engaged in speaking, sitting, walking, driving, listening, and in communicating both orally and in writing while performing his or her duties.
• Must be able to listen and respond to questions and instructions.

The qualifications, physical demands, and work environment described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter and must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Arcmed is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the variety of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the incumbent a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change, so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

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