Manufacturing Manager

Silfex · Eaton, OH

Level: Manager
Team: Manufacturing
Experience asked: 6+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management manufacturing role at Silfex (industrial) in Eaton, OH. Recruits, hires, trains staff, evaluates employee performance, and recommends or initiates promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action.

They ask for: 6+ years
Tools it names: Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Value stream mapping

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How this role compares

Against 54 other live manufacturing postings in Ohio.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: More than usual (6+ vs 5+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Lean 62%
Tooling 51%
✓ Six Sigma 40%
New product launch 38%
Root cause 36%
Automation 33%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 6+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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How to get in at this plant

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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Silfex
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Send a short, curious note
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Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: Silfex in Eaton

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Responsibilities

◆Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and environmentally compliant work area that supports a culture where safety is a part of everything we do.
◆Track key performance indicators, develop/implement corrective actions, and uphold accountability systems.
◆Drive and coach functional area to top quartile performance.
◆Responsible for delivering results by way of committed volume, mix, and specifications on-time to customer requirements.
◆Responsible for operating the business at or below committed cost.
◆Responsible to control, verify and qualify business and operating processes according to customer expectations, and constantly deliver higher performance at a lower cost.
◆Develop and maintain compliance with the Silfex Quality Management System and properly apply Quality Procedures and Operating Procedures.
◆Develop and adhere to standard operational and working practices (standard work) and continuously observe workers to ensure compliance with standards to currently established Process of Record (POR).
◆Execute and model the Silfex Manufacturing System using Lean Manufacturing, 5S, 6 Sigma and other manufacturing strategies to achieve high levels of performance. Own the continuous improvement process for area of responsibility and ensure all employees are engaged in daily improvement activities.
◆Recruits, hires, trains staff, evaluates employee performance, and recommends or initiates promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action.
◆Teaching, mentoring, and coaching employees on the key lean concepts, observation methods and the continuous improvement process, including their

responsibilities

to actively participate in the continuous improvement process.

◆Identify training needs for supervisors and/or employees. Develop training needs matrices for proper tracking. Establish training sessions for new employees and maximize production efficiency through training.
◆Execute the manufacturing schedules based on information and

requirements

from management and customer – reviews production orders, schedules, and pull signals to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan production. Ensures manufacture of products on schedule, in accordance with quality standards, and at the lowest possible cost.

✓Set production goals, establish machine loads, and make work assignments.
✓Plans and directs the layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization.
✓Prepare, review, and critique production and operating reports to resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems allowing for the prevention of operational delays and cost avoidance.
✓Collaboratively manage work cell(s)/value stream(s) with technical Lead Person(s) and/or Supervisors dr

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From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex’s silicon components help make that technology a reality.

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company is the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company’s products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible – through our people, we are advancing the world.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Our Perks and Benefits

At Silfex, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits that start on your first day of employment.

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Job Descriptions

From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex’s silicon components help make that technology a reality.

At Silfex, we’re the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company’s products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible – through our people, we help connect the world.

The successful candidate for this position will become eligible for a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits; to learn more about the benefits Silfex offers for this position check out:

https://www.lambenefits.com/

Join our team and help us connect the world and support the technology of the future!

Essential Function

Accountable and responsible to the Plant Manager for meeting/exceeding performance targets (production, delivery, quality, cost, safety) via the efficient allocation and use of resources (equipment and personnel) in support of customer satisfaction. Coaches production floor employees on the achievement of key performance metrics. Provides direction to implement, plan, develop, organize, and continuously improve production areas to maximize productivity and efficiencies. Collaborates with engineering, quality, and maintenance to minimize scrap and machine downtime. Responsible for the development and cross-training of employees to ensure flexibility of resource planning and increased workforce proficiency. Champions the use of Lean, Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraints methodologies to achieve performance targets. Manages and coordinates the activities of assigned value streams/and or manufacturing work cells in the production of company products by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.