Central Michigan company needs a Manufacturing Manager to coordinate activities in several departments. Manage processes, initiate trainings that improve product quality, improve product and employee safety, and reduce production costs. This is a confidential job opening.

Conduct studies to maximize workflow and process utilization.
Work on continuous improvement projects that improve safety.
Work with employees and the union to solve problems and improve communications
Manage by walking around. Maintain visibility on the production floor.
Participate in product launches
Work on plant layout and process improvement projects
Review production reports and solve manufacturing and equipment problems.
Seek opportunities for improvements in product and process quality.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a four-year degree in a similar field is required.
Eight years’ experience working in manufacturing, and specifically in the manufacturing or assembly of electromechanical devices. Management experience is required.
Some experience or knowledge about automation and PLC's, in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
Experience with labor unions in an electromechanical assembly environment is required.
Experience or knowledge about lean manufacturing, line balancing, process flow is expected.

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Manufacturing Manager