Traditional Manufacturing Manager

Traditional Manufacturing Manager Lafayette, LA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Manufacturing management Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Operations management Shift management Mid-level Payroll management Performance management High school diploma or GED Assembly Team management Task prioritization Calendar management Quality inspection Microsoft Teams Quality assurance within manufacturing Manufacturing Leadership Communication skills Implementing lean manufacturing processes Overseeing training Full Job Description Join our Manufacturing team — production, assembly, operation of equipment, and more — and help us deliver an unmatched selection of products made with quality materials and workmanship. Our Traditional Manufacturing team refines jewelry using tools and machinery, ensuring quality through precise assembly, polishing, and inspection. The Traditional Manufacturing Manager's primary role is to guide their teams in producing the highest quality products efficiently and cost-effectively, under the leadership of the Sr Director of Wax-CAM Operations and Traditional Manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

Promote "Lean" initiatives and methodologies among all team members. Ensure team members have the necessary equipment and supplies to complete their tasks. Oversee timely start-up and shutdown of operations at the beginning and end of shifts, including after breaks. Distribute work assignments and monitor the quality and efficiency of team output. Manage daily payroll exceptions and maintain the monthly attendance calendar, providing updates to Coordinators as needed. Oversee new product and repair product test batches. Provide performance coaching to team members at regular intervals. Coordinate cross-training for team members in additional job functions as workload demands.

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent Strong communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrated proficiency in tasks requiring manual dexterity and close-range detail observation. Proficiency in

Microsoft Office:

Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel Patience and open-mindedness. Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced environment Proven experience in leading and managing a team

Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding of LEAN manufacturing and/or the Shingo Model Knowledge of jewelry and jewelry manufacturing processes Stuller is the jewelry industry's largest manufacturer, supplier, and technology developer in North America. With a customer base spanning the globe, we serve jewelry professionals through an unmatched selection of quality products, expert and friendly service, and the fastest delivery. We are powered by our employees, their creativity, their energy, and their commitment to creating exceptional experiences. We are committed to our employees' comprehensive health and happiness. Our award-winning wellness initiatives and benefits help Stuller to stand out as one of the top employers in Louisiana. Learn more about our benefits by clicking here.