Machine Build Manager - High Volume

Description

As a Machine Build Manager, you will be responsible for the direct supervision and support for the build team and other staff. If you’re interested in working in a team environment and enjoy thinking outside of the box to solve practical problems with no standard solution, then this might be a great opportunity for you.

What You’ll Do:

• Direct supervision of the Build Team and other staff.
• Work cross functionally with all departments.
• Plan, direct, organize and control the build process and related costs.
• Ensure that changes and problems get documented and communicated.
• Support project managers with customer service, runoffs, planning, and status reporting. The Build Manager may be required to assume some responsibilities of the Project Manager on an as needed basis.
• Strive to achieve the highest level of performance from team members as it relates to their individual ability.
• Promote training and the use of the 3 build development modules.
• Support, promote, and execute company initiatives.
• Provide timely customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Communicate technical information and critical processes to the project team.
• Manage the daily operations by planning the use of materials, floor space, and resources while also considering other needs within and across the business unit.
• Support the quoting team by giving input on concepts, hours, and material costs.
• Establish and maintain a teamwork culture plant wide through leadership, experience, positive attitude, encouragement, and training.
• Set employee expectations, provide feedback, coaching, and accountability to insure employees meet company expectations as needed and during formal performance reviews.
• Develop the Machine Build department through leadership, mentoring, and training.
• Demonstrate a commitment to upholding the highest standards of safety, on time delivery, and quality of our products.
• Address current and future staffing needs along with participating in the interviewing process.
• Conduct team meetings to keep the team informed of workload, hours, and company policy updates.
• Champion continuous improvement activities and mentor team leaders in the use of lean philosophy and tools.
• Continuously analyze the assigned area of responsibility for improved methods of production, tool design, communication, reporting and cost controls; make recommendations to manager for improvements

Additional Responsibilities for High Volume Team Members:

• Facilitate general problem-solving activities with the intent of determining corrective and preventative actions
• Understand and positively impact key measures. Balance quality safety, cost, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas

Note: This list of responsibilities is not inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You’ll Bring:

• High school diploma, or equivalent certification
• Related vocational education or Journeyman Certificate preferred
• Strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives with varying priorities.
• Experience in giving presentations to large groups.
• 1-3 years’ experience providing mentorship.

Skills You’ll Have:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and the ability to navigate Excel.
• Proficient in reading part and assembly drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with a focus on safety and quality.
• Proven ability to accept and give direction, set expectations, and hold team members accountable to meet timing, budget, and customer expectations.

Other Details:

• Travel at least 20% of the time may be required. This may include domestic and international travel depending on the project.

Covid-19 Disclaimer: The health & safety of everyone at JR Automation is critical to our success.   As an essential employee, you will work onsite at one of our facilities and follow the policies & practices in the JR Automation Covid-19 Safe Work Playbook.  Social distancing, mask-wearing, and capacity limits are a few of the strategies we utilize.

Company Overview

At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, our talented teams leverage the latest technologies, innovative thinking, and decades of experience to provide our global customers with world-class automation equipment.  We transform processes & optimize operations with the solutions we design, build, program & deploy for nearly every industry.  Our people are the heart of our operations, and we believe unique skills and capabilities enable us to grow, collaborate and evolve. 

Join our team of 2,200+ at one of the 27 facilities around the globe.  We offer competitive pay, great benefits, apprenticeship programs, tuition reimbursement and training opportunities to develop your skills.     

Come Think. Solve. Create. With Us!