Manufacturing Operations Manager Jobs in Longview, WA

Position Summary: Plans, directs, and coordinates the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specification.  Reviews processing schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, or duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints. Supervises the daily operation of a machine shop, repair/fabrication facility and electronic or mechanical assembly personnel in the repair and/or manufacturing of mechanical systems, fabrication of engineering models and assemblies, electronic or other hardware in accordance with engineering specifications, quality requirements, within cost/budget restraints and on schedule. Ensures continuous efficient production in desired quantity and quality. Assures that there are adequate materials, supplies, tools, and equipment. Monitors work in process to ensure efficient flow. Assist in determining manpower and skills needed so those schedules are maintained. Reviews operations and confers with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems. Coordinates or recommends procedures for facility or equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Maintain departmental day-to-day production activities, monitor and prioritize workflow and schedules. 

• Supervise production staff and give technical direction. 

• Assist in hiring, training and reviewing performance of staff. 

• Ensure product is in compliance with customer standards and ensure fulfillment goals. 

• Ensure the safe use of equipment and schedule regular maintenance. 

• Check production output according to specifications. 

• Submit reports on performance and progress. 

• Coordinates and monitors manufacturing projects from initiation through delivery. 

• Identifies and allocates project resources. 

• Ensures projects are completed on schedule and within budget. 

• Resolves issues and contributes to the business unit/area development. 

• Monitors and maintains department productivity and budgets. 

• Ensure effective employee relations. Provide employee coaching and development. Makes employment decisions. Resolve employee issues through problem resolution. 

• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. Work to continuously improve in all areas.  

• Training duties including CNC set up troubleshooting.

• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications: 

• Experience and Education:  

• 4 to 6 years of relevant experience 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 

• Technical Skills: 

• Excellent attention to detail  

• Ability to set-up, troubleshoot, and train others on CNC mills and lathes on complex, tight tolerance metal components.

• Knowledge of location and proper use of maintenance/facilities, tooling, supplies and equipment 

• Able to read and interpret schematics and blue prints 

• Comfortable operating heavy equipment and power tools 

• Forklift certification 

• Mastery of basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions) 

• Problem solving abilities 

• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, etc. 

• Strong teamwork and communication skills to get along with co-workers and be a team player 

• Understand and obey safety requirements 

• Commitment to keep work area clean and free of debris 

• Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50lbs or more 

• Frequently required to handle; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl 

• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus 

• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, as well as reach with hands and arms for extended periods of time to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. 

•  Regular, reliable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the role.

Supervisory Responsibilities:     

• Supervision is usually limited to a small function or a subset of a function (unit, section, etc.).  

• The functional activities are not complex and the impact of decisions on business operations are minimal.  

• Supervision is usually partial or part-time, typically restricted to assigning work and directing efforts or restricted to assigning and checking work and providing technical guidance.  

• Little or no responsibility for employment decisions. 

Travel Required: Occasional  

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.  All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  

To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitude, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety to themselves or others.  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.   

Affirmative Action/Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: ALIGN PRECISION is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company.  We are committed to creating a workplace where all qualified individuals are welcome and can thrive, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.