Manufacturing Operations Manager - Machine Shop and Coatings

Ignite Your Career - Test and Simulation Industry

Transforming what's possible with cars, aircraft, bridges, wind turbines and space-age materials - this is work we dream about as kids. At MTS, it's a rewarding career path for talented individuals who are willing to work hard, think hard, and commit to solving complex and critical challenges for our customers around the world, many of whom are leaders in their respective industries.

This role is an opportunity to have a significant positive impact on people's lives. It is a place where you can learn, innovate, and grow professionally not only within MTS but across the ITW enterprise to Ignite Your Full Potential.

To provide leadership and collaboration for production, projects, and product refurbishment with manufacturing staff and product engineering. To direct and coordinate the supervisors/managers that lead a designated group or groups to provide efficient, cost effective and timely provision of high-quality goods and/or services.

1. Lead the supervisors/managers and manufacturing engineers in the execution of daily activities in assigned area(s) and assures leadership coverage on multiple shifts. Assigns and delegates tasks. Monitors schedule performance. Develops and implements corrective actions.

2. Drives continuous improvements by developing & implementing both long term strategic plans as well as shorter-term tactical solutions supporting departmental, divisional and corporate policies and decisions. Contributes to policy-making process.

3. Establish, maintain, and monitor processes and procedures ensuring high quality of the area product/service, efficient operation. Upholds compliance with ISO 9001 requirements, EHS and corporate policies.

4. Assures the product and product function of the assigned areas meets all applicable quality requirements (i.e. engineering, project specific, product and industry standards).

5. Control cost of providing the products and services of assigned area(s). Monitors actual costs against standard costs and planned project costs and directs corrective action. Directs development and implementation of product, system and project cost improvements.

6. Establishes and applies performance metrics. Identifies opportunities for process and quality improvement. Evaluates employee performance and opportunities for improvement. Develops and implements solutions to process, quality and employee improvement opportunities.

7. Maintains operation of assigned area(s) in compliance with budgetary guidelines. Collaborates on budget development, monitors performance, takes corrective action and directs continuous cost improvements of all areas including labor, expenses, assessments, and capital.

8. Monitors demand for area resources and adjusts staffing levels to meet requirements using available methods including internal resources, contract agencies, and direct hiring. Coordinates optimal utilization of faculty resources.

9. Ensures assigned staff are qualified and appropriately trained for assigned work. Ensures training plans and records are reviewed on a timely basis. Assures that appropriate training program(s) are in place and yielding required results.

10. Manages and supports direct and indirect employee performance development to maximize employee performance and satisfaction. Establishes area goals in alignment with cooperate initiatives and cascades goals to direct reports.

11. Acts as the primary representative of assigned area(s) including multiple shifts. Collaborates with internal and outside groups as needed to achieve area goals and to support goals of other areas within MTS.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, operations management, or business administration

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing and project execution - to include leading large cross-functional teams, performance management, hiring, etc.

• Process improvement knowledge and demonstrated cycles of learning in a manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated leadership ability to drive results by influencing others within all levels of the organization by working with and through others.

• Proven track record of process improvements in manufacturing.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Support coverage on multiple shifts as needed.

• Knowledge of machining process such as CNC turning, milling & grinding is a plus.

• Willingness to support any additional duties or tasks per business needs.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's degree in business, engineering, industrial technology or applicable discipline, or equivalent.

• Experience and demonstrated accomplishments in lean methods, six sigma, or statistical process control

• At least 6 years in management roles progressing in direct report size from 5 direct reports to >30 direct reports, including early to mid-level supervisors

Up to 10% domestic and international travel to unanticipated client sites.

Hours: Full Time / 40 Hours

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ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. _

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.