Manufacturing Manager

Reports To: Operations Manager

Job Purpose:

Oversee the daily operations of the manufacturing process.  Coordinate, plan, and direct all activities in the production process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Delivery and sales monitoring

    • Meet with Production Scheduler and Supervisor to review schedules and problems preventing on time delivery.

    • Coach manufacturing staff regarding the shifting of manpower to accommodate delivery schedule.

    • Develop and monitor monthly sales goals and report issues to the General Manager.

  • Streamlining Build Philosophies

    • Arrange production lines with the intent of eliminating as much waste as possible.

    • Oversee communication to Engineering regarding modifications that may be required.

    • Coach manufacturing personnel on the fundamentals of Lean Manufacturing traits.

    • Active participation in work instruction and operation breakdown document review process.

    • Root cause analysis of internal and external manufacturing rejections.

  • Training

    • Ensure departmental training requirements are achieved and properly documented with HR department in conjunction with support from Training Coordinator.

    • Identify key individuals and develop their abilities for future advanced roles within the Company.

  • Labor Budget monitoring

    • Review labor efficiencies and assess labor overruns in conjunction with support from Labor Analyst.

    • Validate estimated labor and communicate labor discrepancies with Operations Manager and General Manager

  • Complete annual and probationary employee reviews

  • Support and ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures.

  • Assist Human Resources with Disciplinary action as requested.

  • Participate in and contribute to ISO/AS9100 Management Review meetings as required.

  • Ensure department related ISO/AS9100 procedures, forms and work instructions are established, implemented, and maintained as per requirements of standard.

  • Purchasing-off-site trips to local stores, suppliers as need arises.

  • All other duties as requested or assigned.

Assigned Authorities:

  • Empowered to scrap product as determined necessary throughout the build process.

  • Permitted to initiate departmental employee disciplinary action.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent.

  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of cable/harness assembly.

  • Proficient in ERP system, Microsoft Excel, and Word software.

  • Able to read and interpret Customer drawings and specifications.

  • IPC-620 certification preferred but not required.

  • Knowledge in the use of cable manufacturing tools, equipment, and machinery

  • Math skills required with the ability to work with fractions and decimals

  • Must know how to read and use measuring equipment (ruler, tape measure, calipers)

  • Must be well organized, self-starter with the ability to lead and act with diplomacy.

  • Excellent problem solving, analytical and decision-making skills.

  • Ability to work well with people at all levels of the organization.

  • Minimal 5 years of experience in cable/harness manufacturing

  • Minimal 5 years of experience in a leadership role

Communication Skills:

  • Individuals must be able and willing to communicate effectively with coworkers despite the presence of potential language barriers.

Working Conditions:

  • The work area can be crowded with products.

  • Limited exposure to moderate noise levels may occur while on the manufacturing floor.

  • Exposed to areas that require PPE while on manufacturing floor.

  • Work is performed in a climate-controlled facility.

  • Must work in areas that can be dusty with airborne particles.

  • Work hours are as necessitated.

  • Classification for this position – Exempt.

  • Travel to customer sites may be required.

  • Continual interruptions and changes of priorities will daily challenge the employee.

  • Frequently work/monitor projects that require deadlines.

Physical Requirements:

  • Occasional long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers may occur.

  • Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects.

  • This position requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time.

  • Regularly see details of objects that are less than a few feet away.

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

  • Ability to move freely around manufacturing floor as needed.

Direct Reports:

  • Manufacturing Supervisor

  • Manufacturing Line and Group Leaders

  • Manufacturing Mechanics

  • Production Control

  • Production Scheduler

Company Description: 

Custom Cable Solutions, Inc. (CCSI) located in Salisbury, MD, operates from a 25,000 square foot, ISO 9001:2015/AS9100D certified state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. CCSI’s center of excellence is manufacturing engineered cable assembly solutions and is a valued partner to the world’s best-known military contractors, aircraft manufacturers, and medical diagnostic equipment leaders. CCSI employs a staff of over 100 certified assembly technicians, mechanical and electrical engineers, quality and testing technicians, and interconnect industry professionals who all share a customer focus. CCSI has a proud history of providing creative and cost-effective solutions to industry leaders for a wide range of build-to-print programs.