Manufacturing Manager presso ZincFive

The Manufacturing Manager will provide leadership, direction, and oversight to ZincFive’s Manufacturing department. The Manufacturing Manager will be accountable to achieve profitability, product quality, staff productivity and efficiency, and oversight of the overall manufacturing performance, including on-time product delivery while ensuring the manufacturing processes are effective and efficient. The individual in this position will drive continuous process improvements, quality, cost, workplace safety and identify growth opportunities – both operationally and financially.  This position will work onsite at ZincFive headquarters in Tualatin, Oregon and reports to the Senior Manager of US Manufacturing.

Manufacturing Manager Job Duties:

• Oversee and manage the entire manufacturing process to ensure quality products to fulfill customer requirements
• Manage production activities across shifts and/or departments to produce products that meet established quality, customer expectations, safety, and cost metrics, consistent with schedules and policies
• Control and effectively utilize the production capacity, manpower, equipment, and outside resources through impeccable planning, organizing, and scheduling, within the framework of the budget to optimize company profitability
• Facilitate lean manufacturing (i.e., Kaizen) or improvement projects, including 5S, value stream mapping, etc.
• Develop, document, and implement workflow policies and procedures that improve productivity and efficiency without compromising safety or quality
• Hire, train, manage and mentor employees with strong team building and motivating attitude and activities
• Hold employees accountable to their job duties in a fair, consistent and professional manner
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective means of communicating key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Actively engage in problem solving and troubleshooting of daily issues
• Perform root-cause analysis of production issues and obtain corrective actions utilizing the appropriate support staff
• Schedule regular equipment maintenance
• Drive process improvements to achieve goals for safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency, ensuring on-time deliveries
• Conduct necessary training for continuous improvement for employees
• Ensure compliance with safety and health regulations and maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Collaborate with various departments to meet production goals

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in either a technical or business-related field (i.e., Engineering or Business)
• 5+ years of experience directly supervising production staff in a culturally diverse environment
• 5+ years of experience working in high volume manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of growth, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Excellent management, organizational, and leadership skills
• Outstanding problem-solving abilities to quickly identify and address production issues and bottlenecks
• Extensive ERP/SAP experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to get the job done with constrained resources, tools, and budget
• Ability to work well independently or within a team environment

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in battery business/technology (i.e., NiZn based, Lithium-ion, etc.)
• Master’s degree in technical or business-related field
• Experience implementing ISO9001

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
• Good judgment with solid decision making
• Customer service orientation
• Teamwork
• Lean manufacturing
• Managing large teams
• Continuous improvement

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work involves sitting, walking, standing, bending, and stooping throughout the workday
• Able to climb on a ladder to perform work
• Must be willing to work with proper PPE to protect against high voltage
• Lifting to 25 pounds
• Requires close visual acuity and ability to distinguish color
• Requires ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand while exchanging accurate information.
• Warehouse and manufacturing environments

Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. 

In addition, the successful candidate for this position will become eligible for a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, paid sick time, paid time off for vacation, paid holidays, paid community service days, professional/personal learning program, and applicable state/federal paid family leave. 

ZincFive is committed to employing a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status. We maintain a safe workplace and perform pre-employment testing. ZincFive is a participant in E-Verify and receives employment authorization of new hires through Social Security and the Department of Homeland Security databases.