Juniper Industries, a leading manufacturer of pressure vessels and watertight/ballistic closures for ships, is seeking an experienced Production Manager for a challenging position supporting manufacturing of multicomponent mechanical assemblies. This role involves hands on involvement/overseeing of our expanding fabrication departments including CNC punching, plasma, brake work, welding- robotic and manual, and assembly departments to meet our growing demand!
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the plant while working with the Production Team to establish department goals and objectives. Direct engagement with other departments, engineering and management to fulfill record customer orders!
· Responsible for the management, training, team building, and direct supervision of manufacturing departments
· Expansion of CNC production to meet tremendous growth and demand
· Motivating, supporting and providing guidance to production staff
· Attend weekly production meetings and convey issues
· Ensuring production deadlines are met on time and on budget
· Ensuring all safety and health standards are met to keep an organization accident-free including PPE enforcement
· Establishing a balance between increased productivity and reduced costs of manufacturing operations
· Setting productivity goals for each manufacturing team
· Developing workflow policies and procedures that improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality
· Communicating regularly with President regarding problems or issues impacting production
· Hands on knowledge of all machinery in respective division
· Evaluating machine resources to ensure continued production and minimal downtime
· Minimum Associates Degree – Bachelor of Science a Plus – years of experience considered
· 5 + years’ experience in industrial manufacturing administration
· Strong background in reading and breaking down blueprints / drawings
· Strong background in metal fabrication processes (welding, stamping, punching, bending, assembly)
· Able to multi task as well as dig deep to find solutions
· Team builder with strong leadership to motivate and delegate
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply