Machine Shop Manager - Emerson

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If you are a Machining professional, looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you!  We are looking for a dedicated candidate to take on a Machine Shop Manager role located in Elk River, Minnesota.  You will be responsible for leading and managing personnel of the production machining, deburring and metal finishing departments in a consistent and safe manner.  This individual would assure products are manufactured with high quality and meet the customer’s needs.  A lean manufacturing attitude will be critical in this environment as improvement activities will be centered on lean principles.  An ideal candidate can excel in this fast-paced, performance-based, multicultural team environment, delivering value to the industry we serve!
 

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

1.    Manage and Provide Leadership - Manages and provides leadership to be consistent with the Purpose of Tescom; including training, coaching, timely performance feedback, recruitment, corrective action and employee development.  Tasks include the following:

• Provide effective leadership in promoting environmental, safety, and health initiatives through positive reinforcement of safe behavior.  Deliver clear direction and proper training to ensure employees are working safely by consistently and fairly implementing environmental, safety, and health policies and work instructions.
• Responsible for reporting out on GEMBA board, meeting production schedules and ensuring quality output.
• Manage staffing including hiring, performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
• Provide process leadership for all machine shop, metal finish and deburring work centers for all shifts; utilizing the thorough knowledge of products to lead, support and assist the growth of assigned personnel.  
• Support teams and individually recommend process improvements and the tooling and fixturing to support those improvements and any new products.
• Provide technical support to other departments as appropriate or requested
• Actively participates in the plant’s safety committee and other safety initiatives.

2.    Define, Plan and Direct or Execute continuous improvement activities with hands-on involvement and reinforcement of Lean practices.

• Promotes/supports team concept and trains employees in the use of scientific problem-solving tools.  Assists and trains the team(s) in process documentation, set-up reduction, operator self-inspection, statistical data collection, and continuous improvement.

3.    Administration - Provides the administration for all shifts regarding staffing, overtime, and resource requirements, assuring consistency of each throughout the assigned areas.  Plans for the accomplishment of the production schedule in coordination with the planners and communicates the priorities to off shift personnel/Supervisors.

• Develop, track and report key performance measurements and metrics in support of Tescom Key Initiatives.
• Perform regular audit function to ensure sustainment of proper processes.
• Help develop annual department operation and capital budgets.
• Works with the EHS Manager to assure that all requirements regarding the collection, storage, handling, disposal, recycling and shipping of waste are conformed to in accordance with the written Waste Management Operating Procedures, EPA requirements and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).
• Assures appropriate materials, equipment, tooling and supplies are available, and inventories maintained.  
• Issues work requests for repairs and maintenance of equipment and maintain good housekeeping and adequate protection for the assigned area and associated resources.

  Who You Are:

You are a committed machining professional who builds and delivers solutions that meet customer expectations.  You instill trust in the team and customers you serve and develop Win-Win situations. You reward team efforts and encourage the sharing of team wins. You rely on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment when making decisions. You address difficult issues with optimism and confidence.  You don’t hold back anything that needs to be said and provide current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others.
 

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related Manufacturing Technology field with minimum two years of supervisory/ management experience in a machining manufacturing environment or associate degree in Machine Tool Program or related Manufacturing Technology field with minimum four year supervisory/ management experience in a machining manufacturing environment. 
• Validated understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement concepts
• Budgeting experience or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) equipment (lathe and vertical mill) operations, tooling and programming.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers and employees.
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-oriented environment.
• Ability to develop, forecast, provide for and maintain, supplies and perishable tooling.
• Knowledge of MRP.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.
   

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• 5+ years of Machine Shop experience.
• Minimum two years budgeting experience.
• Understanding and the ability to partner with those who create tools, jigs, and fixtures for machining and metal finishing operations.
• Proficiency in using Oracle

Our Offer to You:

We understand the importance of employee wellbeing and recognize that flexibility is key to supporting your physical, mental, financial, and social needs. Our competitive benefits package includes a range of medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) contributions, tuition reimbursement, and access to Employee Resource Groups. Additionally, we offer recognition programs and more.

Our dedication to work-life balance is reflected in our flexible time-off policies, including paid parental leave (for all parents), vacation, and holiday leave.

At Emerson, we strive to create an environment where every employee feels valued and respected for their outstanding experiences and perspectives. We believe that fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace promotes the exchange of innovative ideas and delivers the best outcomes for our customers.

This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

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