Metals Section Manager - Internal Posting

Job Title Expertise and Functions Provide support to Program/Project Manager, Contracting, or mid-level Engineering personnel in the areas of program scheduling, configuration management, finance and accounting, contracting, data analyses, database development or manipulation, preparation of technical/program reports or briefings, test plans and reports, and associated documentation, test or validation/verification assistance Plan/oversee test or project events as assigned by Program Manager or Engineering supervisor, reports status and results Demonstrate some creativity in problem solving and/or creating new ideas Utilize effective communication with employees and management Manage workflow in production area meeting production thru-put, quality and waste guidelines Track production thru-put, temperature, humidity of clean room production areas and storage areas Practice in FIFO inventory plans when using materials Audit work orders to verify actual production steps match work order and the materials listed match what is being used Track and improve scrap and waste issues Ensure policies and procedures are followed with employees and the product meets all Quality, Safety and customer requirements Audit and ensure all material logs are maintained and SDS sheets are current and available on all materials in the shop Coordinate and work with Project Managers to ensure timelines are met and products are delivered on schedule Ensure that travelers are all properly followed and filled out and that timesheets are accurately filled out daily Complete and document training and employee evaluations Move raw materials and finished goods and stage for continuous workflow Ensure materials are on hand that will be needed to complete the work Ensure that the areas are kept clean and tidy, following the cleaning schedules required for each area Work on ways to reduce waste and improve process flow, try to understand and resolve production issues Report any non-conformances to quality Arrive every day ready to work in a safe working environment, with a positive safety attitude and execution Operate with a minimum of supervision within established systems and procedures Analyze and interpret inventory information and data, to determine current production status such as raw materials on hand, parts on order, parts in process, past usage, lead time required, etc. Print drawings and create job packets for use by production Ensure job packets are handled and released to the floor per standard and policy Schedule work cells, ensuring orders are handled in accordance with our processes Expedite shop jobs by working with receiving, shipping, engineering, and production Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Other duties as assigned Managerial Duties Execute personnel-related activities to include: Create realistic and accurate job descriptions Direct employee workload to ensure productivity and performance against job description Engage to manage positive employee relations and workplace atmosphere; work to resolve any personnel issues Conduct ongoing feedback both informal and semiannual feedback, counseling if necessary Advise management as to which employees deserve recognition including but not limited to raises, promotions and awards Manage accuracy of employee timecards Ensure employees receive and perform any required training for position and company needs Guide employees to ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies/processes Serve as link between upper management and employees; disseminate company information as appropriate goals/changes/updates/news Coordinate with Director and/or VP on corporate matters Other managerial duties as assigned