Key Responsibilities:

• Workflow Scheduling & Management:
  • Develop and implement effective schedules for workflow, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
  • Prioritize and manage work in process to meet established deadlines.
  • Monitor production progress and adjust meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Staff Management & Development:
  • Hire, train, and manage machine shop personnel, including technicians.
  • Cross-train employees to enhance flexibility and improve shop operations.
  • Conduct performance reviews and handle employee concerns.
  • Review and approve work hours and vacation requests depending on production needs.
• Inventory & Tooling Management:
  • Regularly monitor and order tooling and materials necessary for shop operations.
  • Keep track of inventory, ensuring that parts and materials are available for production without overstocking.
  • Order and maintain shop tools and fixtures, making necessary replacements or additions as needed.
• Production & Budget Management:
  • Plan and schedule production to meet budgetary goals.
  • Oversee production processes, ensuring quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Process Improvement & Engineering Collaboration:
  • Implement process improvements, including fixture designs and modifications to streamline workflow and increase productivity.
  • Work closely with the engineering team to develop and improve new processes for future growth.
• Vendor & Customer Relations:
  • Establish and maintain relationships with vendors, ensuring timely delivery of materials and services.
  • Respond to customer inquiries and track project progress, ensuring that external processes are completed on time to keep production schedules intact.
• Maintenance Coordination:
  • Coordinate maintenance and repairs for machinery to minimize downtime and ensure equipment operates at peak efficiency.
  • Regularly evaluate the need for new or replacement machinery to support growth and meet production demands.
• NCR (Non-Conformance Report) Management:
  • Oversee the resolution of NCRs, ensuring timely responses and solutions to close out reports.
  • Issue and track work orders for repairs or rework needed in the shop.
• Safety & Compliance:
  • Hold regular safety meetings with the team to promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with all safety standards.
  • Continuously evaluate and enforce safety protocols and best practices.
• Project Management & Reporting:
  • Provide regular updates on project progress and production status to senior management.
  • Quote jobs and communicate project timelines and costs to clients as needed.