Manufacturing Manager - Aurora, Ohio

Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you've never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

The role of the Manufacturing Manager is to plan, schedule, and manage manufacturing production processes by coordinating, directing and evaluating manufacturing operations and personnel, and assisting with the planning and implementation of efficient layouts of equipment and material flow. Apply knowledge of department processes to ensure manufacturing performance, volume, and quality metrics are met, and department and project goals are achieved and adhere to approved budgets.

Some Responsibilities May Include: (Please see full job description linked at bottom)

• Effectively oversee manufacturing operations and monitor/evaluate performance, by:
  • Planning, scheduling and managing production processes and personnel.
  • Assisting with the planning and implementation of efficient layouts of equipment and material flow.
  • Ensuring manufacturing performance, volume, and quality metrics are met by utilizing efficient methods, and maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
  • Managing subordinates in the day-to-day performance of their responsibilities, and providing guidance and direction, as needed.
  • Ensuring project and department goals are achieved and adhere to approved budgets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments (Engineering, Sales, Supply Chain, etc.) to make sure production activities and projects align with customer expectations and projected costs.
• Lead and/or participate in special projects and assignments related to continuous improvement methods, new technology and innovation explorations, and sales and market growth opportunities.
• Supervise, coach support, train and develop personnel in assigned area; resolve personnel issues, redirecting complex issues to management and HR in a timely manner; directly manage team members, including assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance/compensation, resolving grievances, administering disciplinary action, interviewing employment candidates, and effectively recommending hires and terminations in a timely manner.

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Education & Experience we are looking for:

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Operations Management, or Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Materials Science) plus four (4) years of related operations management experience in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience with cellular manufacturing, capacity planning, and workforce planning, and application of Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt principles, preferred.

Experience with expanded metal and stamping machines producing filters for foundry die cast process, and thermocouple assembly for high-temperature sensing in molten metal applications, a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Leadership Skills. Build a culture of tolerance, acceptance and civility by setting an example to team members. Ability to coach and motivate team members in planning, strategy, decision-making, teamwork, and process improvement. Ability to effectively manage team projects to completion according to schedule. Ability to provide regular performance feedback and to write annual performance reviews. Ability to foster attitudes, conditions and environments that guide teams toward excellence and a respectful, positive, transparent, and collaborative environment. Ability to develop team member skills and encourage growth, and to foster quality focus including improving product development processes and procedures.

Manufacturing Operations. Knowledge of and ability to successfully apply business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources in a manufacturing environment.

Analytical Skills. Ability to use information/data and various metrics to develop an informed and factual business case. Strong financial analytical capabilities for developing profitable product strategies. Ability to define problems, collect objective data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

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