MS Companies is hiring: Manufacturing Manager in Elizabethtown

Responsibilities

• Achieve manufacturing objectives across safety, quality, cost, and delivery metrics.
• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment through:
  • Implementation of safe work practices
  • Ongoing employee safety awareness
  • 5S and housekeeping initiatives
  • Layered safety audits and closure of identified issues

Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement

• Ensure strict adherence to SPI’s Lean Manufacturing System (SLMS), including:
  • One-for-One Production
  • KanBan Systems
  • Root Cause Problem Solving (PPS)

Production Planning and Management

• Oversee and utilize manufacturing planning tools such as:
  • Molding GPE Workbook
  • Paint GPE Workbook
  • Assembly ADCALC Workbook
• Conduct monthly reviews to ensure:
  • Proper staffing levels aligned with standard allowances
  • Equipment loading and capacity meet production targets
  • Molding and Paint areas are properly planned and maintained

Team Leadership and Development

• Train and mentor department managers and supervisors.
• Oversee training programs for hourly employees.
• Partner with HR and department leadership in disciplinary processes as needed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead collaboration across plant departments to optimize overall operations.
• Ensure compliance with SPI systems, procedures, and standards including:
  • IATF 16949 (Quality Management)

New Product and Pre-Launch Activities

• Support new product introductions through:
  • Training of production employees
  • Molding, painting, and assembly pre-production runs
  • Identification and communication of issues

Employee Engagement

• Maintain a strong floor presence and regularly engage with all shifts.
• Participate in quarterly employee shift meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of manufacturing experience, or
• 6 years of experience in a technical or management role within a manufacturing environment.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze limited data and make sound judgments.
• Proven experience in plastic injection molding, painting, and automotive assembly processes.
• Commitment to complete all post-hire training requirements.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)