PRIMARY EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVES

The Manufacturing Manager will establish a pilot production operation and be responsible for all onsite manufacturing operations. The manufacturing manager will provide people-centric leadership and process management needed to ensure that the manufacturing teams meet demand requirements on time, at best cost and with world-class quality while maintaining a safe work environment. 

SPECIFIC ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with Product Engineering Group to transition Upgen product from engineering builds to pilot production
• Establish initial production capability and grow operational capacity to meet early customer demand. 
• Through leadership, training and mentoring, establish, grow and maintain an outstanding team with a focus on high quality and responsiveness.
• Manage all Production Activities to achieve production goals
• Drive a continuous improvement mindset throughout the Manufacturing organization with a focus on visual management, standard work and structured problem solving
• Responsible for a safe work environment and recommending and implementing safety improvements as needed.
• Ensure production schedules are achieved to support assembly operations and customer requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective action for non-conformances in performance or quality.
• Schedule work based on the production plan. Manage plan changes as required due to order flow or material position changes.
• Oversee material planning and purchasing needs. Run MRP system, issue purchase orders, and manage all material from supplier to dock.
• Provide shipping and receiving functions for domestic, international and hazardous material. Use third-party logistics functions as required.
• Manage inventory position and movement of material.  Provide cycle counts and control of discrepant materials as needed.
• Manage customer returns to process repairs or enhancements.
• Provide leadership to Quality Management System.
• Provide leadership for facility maintenance.
• Prepare budgets, manpower need and capital needed to meet production plan.
• Report on production metrics including on-time delivery, yields and inventory.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in a startup environment a plus
• Position requires a person who is self-motivated and proactive.
• Ability to lead the staff in a collaborative and accountable positive team atmosphere.
• Highly motivated problem solver and meticulous attention to detail.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to work independently and as a team member to accomplish objectives with effective organizational skills that support corporate goals. 
• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office:  Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and ERP software.
• A high level of demonstrated technical proficiency and aptitude.
• Open-minded, willing to learn new things, and innovative in thinking and problem-solving.