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SAI Advanced Power Solutions
Manufacturing Manager
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A Manufacturing Manager plans, schedules, and manages one or more manufacturing production processes. Assists with planning and directing an efficient layout of equipment and flow of materials.
$124,083 / year median in Illinois
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Join our growing company! Expand yourself -- and your potential to succeed! Join our staff of motivated, forward-thinking individuals and thrive in an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.
Position Summary:
Responsible for the direction, strategy, and planning and execution of the company's manufacturing operations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Build strong working relationships with other functional leaders in the company, including those in engineering, applications engineering, sales & marketing, project management, operations support, quality, finance and human resources to ensure organizational effectiveness and customer satisfaction. Hire and develop department personnel, provide timely feedback for performance reviews, promotions, and compensation adjustments. Mentor team and provide guidance for team member goal development. Manage employees and hands-on operation of the company's manufacturing function, whether in-house or sub-contracted. Ensure that, as the company grows, manufacturing capabilities meet or exceed all industry and customer requirements for cost, quality and responsiveness. Work closely with the Leadership Team on manufacturing plans, goals, and future product innovations. Play an active role in senior-level negotiations with client companies and manufacturing partners. Develop and manage budgeting and budget execution with a focus on product costs and margins. Direct all production control, production process development, purchasing, and shipping/receiving activities. Partner with sales team to meet with customers to discuss and set scheduling timelines for product delivery. Ability to work occasional weekend and/or second or third shift. Regular in-person attendance is an essential function of this job Supervisory Responsibilities This job has supervisory responsibilities. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and meet the physical demands and work environment. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required as well as the physical demands and work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience- A minimum of 5 years of experience in product engineering, manufacturing engineering, fab management and/or operations of high-volume IC manufacturing in a certified manufacturing organization (ISO9000).
- Experience in materials management, from planning through purchasing, and negotiation and administration of multi-million-dollar procurement agreements.
- Established relationships with the full range of worldwide sub-contract manufacturers and familiarity with their capabilities, pricing strategies, and negotiation tactics.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong operational and project management skills. Demonstrate team building and leadership skills. Prominent organization and presentation skills. Excellent time management skills. Highly energetic and self-starter. Exceptional decision-making, problem resolution and creative thinking skills.
- Strong planning and organization skills.
- Demonstrated communication skills, both written and oral.