Apu Manufacturing Manager

Job Description
Position Purpose:
Lead technical and non-technical team, both hourly and salaried in continuous improvement of safety, quality, and productivity
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Direct, instruct, train, and supervise Plant Production/APU personnel
Create production operations that promote customer quality and delivery satisfaction
Organize and lead programs in Plastic Injection Molding to continuously improve production operation with respect to productivity, quality, safety, inventory levels and operating expense while utilizing lean manufacturing techniques
Provide a safe working environment for all employees and actively participate in the plant safety committee and programs
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal staff and key customers
Serve as point of contact between Nemera plants ensuring conformity to standards and leverage best practices as developed
Coordinate Lean Community exchanges between the Nemera plants to drive common Global projects/methodologies and share ongoing projects/savings ideas
Perform Plant Lean Audits in each Nemera plant together with Plant Continuous Improvement/Lean Manager
Manage, report, document and plan production performance, continuous improvement activities, action plans, strategic plans, and employee utilization
Ensure thorough production process Root Cause analysis and any required Corrective Actions are completed on a timely basis
Develop/maintain annual capital budget to achieve financial objectives are met as well as scheduling expenditures, compiling, and studying costs, initiating corrective actions where required
Evaluate financial implication of changes made in the operation, with objective of achieving maximum profitability
Assure compliance with ISO 9001:
2000 Quality Standards, with all other applicable regulations as well as all company &
plant policies
Develop personnel to grow and assume greater responsibilities that fit into a succession plan for future growth
Support Plastic Injection Molding plant layout transformation and new asset delivery projects to ensure a smooth transition and ramp-up to production
Ensure IT systems adherence to standards and escalate as need requires
Facilitate teamwork and promote collaboration across departments and central functions
Implement programs and procedures required for plant cleanliness
Ensure smooth cooperation for industrialization project (e.G.:
PQ, NPI stages) and interfaces for escalation
Other duties as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required strongly preferred
Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing and additional 3 to 5 years of management experience
Lean Manufacturing experience
Ability to lift 30 lbs, and
Stand and walk up to 80% of shift
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
Ability to coach and mentor on an individual and group basis
Ability to work in a fast-paced and multi-task environment with minimal supervision
Ability to effectively present information and professionally respond to questions from staff, leadership, customers, and suppliers
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Plastic Injection Molding and Medical Device manufacturing experience strongly preferred
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
SAP experience
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Both ISO 8 Clean Room production environment and general office with travel in between
Occasional travel between campus buildings by car or foot