Machine Shop Manager
Company: Animax Designs, Inc.
Location: Nashville
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionJob Summary:The Machine Shop Manager will be
responsible for the management of the Animax Machine shop and
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing).
The Manager will play a critical role in the establishment and
stability of the department as a whole and setting the tone for
interaction within the existing company structure. The Manager must
personify the qualities of professionalism, leadership, and
teamwork as they will act as the most visible representative of
their department.
This role is both Managerial and hands on, as physical interaction
with the team is required to build a sense of unity. Proactive
thinking and organizational skills are a must, as well as the
ability to be flexible and adaptive. A willingness to be open to
ideas and achieve decisions for our animatronics on a technical and
personal level is required. Problem solving and mental stamina for
thinking outside the box on multiple projects is a daily
requirement.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Build the Team
- Assess and determine staffing needs
- Add, reduce and reorganize staff as necessary in accordance
with company procedure
- Clearly define and set expectations with staff
- Ensure staff are properly equipped for their jobs with
necessary equipment and training
- Ensure continuity of the team though proper training,
cross-training and succession planning
- Manage Operations
- Provide administrative leadership in managing people,
infrastructure and facilities
- Maintain a productive and safe work environment both within and
outside of the physical department
- Manage operation budgets and reporting
- Manage and track supplies and inventory
- Maintain production equipment and manage repairs and
maintenance
- Perform and manage Quality Control of departmental product in
collaboration with the Animax QA Department.
- Facilitate Make/Buy decisions
- Implement changes and new systems within the department to
facilitate growth
- Engage staff in defining and using best-practice tools and
methodology
- Maintain compliance with Animax policies, contractual
obligations and all applicable laws
- Set Goals and Deliver Results
- Set priorities and manage the workload of department staff
- Effectively allocate resources
- Strive to find balance with workload allocations for both
staff, and self
- Set cost and labor estimates during bid and planning
phases
- Track progress to ensure completion within targets and
deadlines
- Create strategy, goals and plans for the team as
appropriate
- Set individual and team performance goals
- Identify action steps and timelines to achieve objectives
- Provide Supervision
- Supervise staff activities and progress
- Oversee workflow and take action to ensure performance
- Learn to anticipate common issues and proactively work to
prevent them
- Set and enforce appropriate standards for quality and
integrity
- Act as a moderator or liaison and know when to seek assistance
in resolving conflict
- Share Information
- Share needed information with staff in a clear and timely
manner
- Understand when information can and cannot be shared due to
confidentiality
- Provide a regular forum for sharing information within the
department Provide recognition and praise to motivate Collaborate
and share information with other members and groups across the
organizationAcquire Technical Knowledge and ExpertiseDemonstrate
knowledge within the department's functional area necessary to make
decisions, supervise work and answer questions Effectively utilize
relevant tools, applications and systems Embrace continuous
learning and self-development, involving aspects pertaining to the
department itself and the greater organization
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or related
field along with a minimum of five years of experience in a
machining leadership role and a demonstrated knowledge of
manufacturing principles
- 5+ years of machining experience
- Management experience
- Diverse knowledge of department applicable techniques
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and writtenPreferred
Skills
- Efficiency in Word and Excel, CAD/CAM Operations, Manual and
CNC Machining Experience
- Preferred prior experience in a high volume, fast paced machine
shop with the ability to develop and implement systems and
procedures as they relate to process development and flow.
Keywords: Animax Designs, Inc., Nashville , Machine Shop Manager, Executive , Nashville, Tennessee
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