CNC Manager (Birmingham)

TITLE : CNC Manager

DEPARTMENT : CNC Machining Dept

REPORTS TO : Plant Manager

FLSA : Exempt

POSITION DESCRIPTION :

The CNC Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the CNC Department. A CNC Manager will lead activities of the CNC department including multiple machines and machine types; supervisors; and all hourly employees, in a dynamic and growing unit of the business.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, REQUIRED SKILLS :

• High school degree or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years experience in the CNC Machining Industry and five (5) years supervisory experience in associated manufacturing.
• Programming experience;
• Good math and measurement skills
• Independent & self-motivated
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills
• Strong supervisory skills, including training, counseling and disciplinary.
• Understanding of company health, safety, and environmental policies
• Extensive knowledge of production processes and equipment in the department or shift under their supervision.

AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY :

Executes policies, plans, and procedures for the CNC Dept, including but not limited to the areas of staffing, scheduling, manufacturing operations, plant safety, and product quality.

Manages staff selection, performance, development, and training processes to ensure Team competencies and capabilities to achieve business goals and expectations.

Develop and implement KPIs / metrics to measure and track performance concerning production, quality, and on-time delivery.

Identify and implement process improvement activities, including development, justification, and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsible for the development and implementation of appropriate cost control and cost reduction initiatives within responsible functions

Implements and develops manufacturing processes and departmental SOPs while adhering to all company manufacturing standards / methods and policies, including safety-related initiatives.

Optimize production planning to ensure machines are fully scheduled and utilized.

Follow a safety, quality, production mindset ensuring all activities are safe, all products produced are of 1st quality, and production is optimized.

Lead efforts to implement 6S in the area.

Liaison between CNC Dept and all other depts, including quality, sales, painting, and shipping, to ensure complete cooperation and coordination.

Implementation of incentive programs related to production and quality targets.

Lead and develop supervisors and machinists to enhance success in all aspects of the operation.

Lead and establish a department / work environment based on mutual respect, safety, accountability, and cleanliness.

Ensure that commitments are met to meet the needs of customers.

Should possess recognizable and demonstrable strategic leadership skills.

Must have a hands-on, get-it-done attitude.

Detect, report, problem-solve, and implement solutions to faulty machine operations, defective material, equipment, drawing discrepancies, performance, and other unusual conditions.

Provide direction, coaching, development, and support to CNC Dept employees.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Ability to climb stairs and / or ladders numerous times during shift

Ability to stand and walk up to 12 hours per day

Ability to wear PPE, including, but not limited to, a respirator, hard hat, safety glasses and uniform, for up to 10 hours per day, if necessary

Capable of lifting heavy objects up to 50 pounds

Must be available to work extended hours, as needed

NOTE : Job descriptions are developed to list the basic requirements of a job. Specific tasks and job functions are subject to change by management.

Supervisors, Managers and Directors will assume additional responsibilities, as needed, to assure that employees are properly trained, work is done correctly, work is completed in a timely manner and that the safety and health of the employee is always the first consideration.

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Relocation assistance

Vision insurance

Ability to commute / relocate :

Birmingham, AL 35209 : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)