Manufacturing Manager

Gwynedd Manufacturing, a growing defense contractor located in North Wales, PA, is a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility dedicated to producing quality products for the U.S. Department of Defense and various U.S. Federal Law Enforcement Agencies. As an innovative company offering a wide array of products, we strive to continuously develop new technology and drive process improvement.

The Manufacturing Manager provides leadership, direction, and coordination of manufacturing and production control across the plant; with safety and quality at the forefront of all activities. 

Responsibilities

• Leads and enables an employee engaged safety culture.
• Provide a systems-based approach to product quality focused on prevention of defects, leading to a reduction in COPQ and scrap.
• Lead and coordinate daily operations of the manufacturing plant.
• Establish performance metrics and KPI’s that provide forward looking measurement, comparison, and/or evaluation of factors for improving and sustaining operational performance.
• Develop processes to increase productivity and enhance performance.
• Develop staffing models and analyze workforce requirements to ensure alignment to the sales forecast.
• Remove waste and constraints from the production process to improve efficiencies and enhance productivity.
• Lead, coach, and train employees toward team concepts and foster an environment of engagement and high performance.
• Establish goals for production leadership team and monitor their progress towards those goals
• Focus on continuous improvement utilizing a Lean and Six Sigma strategy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent emotional intelligence skills and the ability to build a high performing team.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software
• Strong background in enhancing and fully utilizing ERP software 
• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business or related field preferred.
• Five years of experience in a manufacturing/operations management, or similar relevant position required

Gwynedd Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties to this job at any time.

• Medical – IBC
• Dental –  The Standard Insurance Company
• Vision – IBC – included in medical premium
• Company Paid Life Insurance – The Standard Insurance Company
• Group Additional Life and AD&D Insurance-The Standard
• Group Short and Long Term Disability Insurance- The Standard
• 401 (k) w/ match – Aon (VOYA) (90 Days after full-time hire)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• Complimentary breakfast and lunch everyday for all employees