Production Manager

Since 1890, Pfeiffer Vacuum has been shaping the vacuum industry with groundbreaking innovations. Every day, over 4,000 employees at 10 production sites and more than twenty sales and service companies worldwide give everything for our customers. With our comprehensive portfolio, we offer solutions for all types of vacuum applications. We are not only driven by highest quality standards, but it is also our vision to be the most sustainable and fastest growing market player in our industry to drive technology for a sustainable future. Apply now and make our success story yours too!

SUMMARY

 

The Manufacturing Manager will plan, schedule, and manage the day-to-day activities of the manufacturing production processes, including machining and assembly operations for custom and standard products and systems. They will ensure manufacturing performance, volume, and quality goals are met by utilizing efficient methods, adhering to the approved budget, and maintaining a safe and productive work environment. The role requires a technical background to interpret customer requirements, read technical drawings, and assign appropriate resources to meet project demands.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exercise of judgment, discretion, and tact in all business matters and relationships is required. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers, demonstrating regular attendance and punctuality, are essential. The organization promotes collaborative problem-solving in formal and informal work teams, and participation in teamwork is required. Employees must follow all quality and safety procedures, including those at customer sites if applicable, and abide by the corporate Code of Conduct.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

 

Manages the manufacturing team, including machine shop and assembly technicians, in Indianapolis to ensure a safe, productive, efficient, and positive working environment. Promotes employee morale, development of key skill sets and competencies, and team-oriented behavior to achieve production requirements and high customer and employee satisfaction. Supervises roles such as CNC Machinists, Assembly Technicians, Production Assistants, and Team Leads.

 

Duties:

1. Understand and interpret customer requirements to develop equipment functional specifications and performance requirements.
2. Schedule workflow through assembly and manufacturing departments to meet customer on-time delivery (OTD) expectations, targeting >90% OTD.
3. Minimize scrap/defects in machining and assembly functional areas.
4. Complete projects within the established budget to achieve targeted gross margin.
5. Assign daily tasks to machine shop and assembly employees.
6. Quote machining and assembly time required to complete jobs.
7. Coordinate with outside machining sources as needed based on workload.
8. Obtain material and tooling quotes as needed per job.
9. Create, test, implement, and check machining and assembly production processes, seeking continuous improvement.
10. Determine and provide training required for employees.
11. Train employees and new hires in procedures and methods.
12. Maintain and enforce safety procedures in accordance with Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) policies.
13. Schedule and coordinate 5S initiatives.
14. Establish optimized workflows to efficiently complete projects.
15. Cross-train employees on all machinery to provide operational backup.
16. Work with the Materials Manager to maintain inventory of all materials required in shop/assembly areas.
17. Identify and pursue product and process improvements.
18. Collaborate with engineers on process improvements for standard products.
19. Establish routine and preventative maintenance programs for all equipment.
20. Schedule outside repairs as needed for machine tools.
21. Perform employee evaluations and disciplinary actions as needed.
22. Provide accurate estimates of prod