Cryogenic Industries Inc
Senior Manager, Production
Cryogenic Industries Inc, Santa Ana, California, United States, 92725
Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries is one of the world's leading manufacturers of engineered cryogenic gas processing equipment and small-scale process plants for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), well services and industrial gas industries. We pride ourselves on our team of experienced and dedicated management and highly-skilled and loyal workforce, who have helped build and secure the Company's success. From engineers to accountants, welders to assembly technicians, Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries depends on people to power our innovations.We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment in an engineering-driven company. If you are talented, dedicated and want to be involved in this exciting and growing industry, we would like to hear from you! We offer an exceptional work environment, and a competitive compensation plan with an excellent benefits package including 401k match, medical, dental and much more!This position is based at Nikkiso ACD, LLC, located in Santa Ana, CA.Summary/Objective
This is a hands-on role and at times requires working directly with the assemblies. The Production Manager manages various production/assembly teams and activities in the production/assembly processing areas. This includes, but it is not limited to production planning, directing and monitoring the production groups to meet production goals while maintaining safety and quality standards and established specifications, schedules and volume/cost/loss targets. The Manager will be liaising with various support groups such as Safety, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, (i.e., Planning), Procurement, among others; these joint efforts will be focused on developing production schedules, managing change, and allocating labor/capital resources. This individual must be able to drive Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) across the production/assembly areas and ensure all projects are delivered in a safe manner, at the highest quality standards, while maintaining budgetary guidelines and strict deadlines.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide effective team leadership during times of change and production ramp up.Responsible for production activities in a manufacturing/assembly environment of high precision components with the goal to develop and implement system-level/strategic solutions to optimize efficiency and resource utilization, increase safety levels, minimize costs and maintain high quality standards.Coordinate team activities to optimize cost performance through capital investment programs, optimizing operating working capital usage and minimizing waste through the development of a continuous-improvement culture that includes Lean Six Sigma methodology, GMP, 5S and Kaizen principles.Build a strong production team, providing a balanced focus between strategic, tactical and operational activities through exceptional servant leadership, while providing a clear vision and inspiring staff to achieve excellence.Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Demonstrate the ability to influence others to accept practices and approaches.Proactively work with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities, EHS, QC, and other various departments within the company while incorporating best practices into the manufacturing environment.Must be able to effectively drive Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) across the manufacturing/assembly areas, ensuring all projects are delivered with the highest quality standards, while maintaining time and budget guidelines.Communicate to stakeholders the impact of technological changes and potential effects on supply and provide recommendations and solutions without compromising quality or service.Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on manufacturing activities.Supervisory Responsibility
Production Control through work order prioritization/Sales In-putMaterial Management and materials handlingManufacturing Engineering through job routers and appropriate part drawingsMaintenance of tools and equipmentWork Environment through 5S and lean practicesOpen and truthful communications to all associatesProvide all necessary training and mentoring.Promote quality and a high level of workmanship.Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in business, manufacturing, industrial or related engineering discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience whereby requisite knowledge, skills and abilities have been demonstrated.Minimum ten years’ experience in manufacturing operations in an industrial equipment manufacturing environment with a minimum of five years of management experience.Understanding of & familiarity with marine class societies is a plus.Computer skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, MRP/ERP software, Project Management software.Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, work independently, be detail-oriented and thorough.Knowledge of raw materials, manufacturing processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of pumps and turbo expander products.Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods and coordination of resources.Verbal communication skills: speaks clearly and persuasively to convey information effectively; actively listens to understand, asks questions as appropriate and responds well to questions.Written communication skills: writes clearly and informatively, providing reports, documentation, detailed instructions, or specifications to others.Analytical skills: identifies complex problems and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions or corrective actions; considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate solutions or alternatives.Organizational skills: Manages and completes duties and projects on time and within budget; plans, prioritizes, and organizes work to achieve production goals and objectives with excellent follow through and follow up on assigned duties and projects.Interpersonal skills: Builds positive team spirit by developing constructive and cooperative working relationships and interdepartmental group commitments.Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.$100,000 - $135,000 per yearEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledNikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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This is a hands-on role and at times requires working directly with the assemblies. The Production Manager manages various production/assembly teams and activities in the production/assembly processing areas. This includes, but it is not limited to production planning, directing and monitoring the production groups to meet production goals while maintaining safety and quality standards and established specifications, schedules and volume/cost/loss targets. The Manager will be liaising with various support groups such as Safety, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, (i.e., Planning), Procurement, among others; these joint efforts will be focused on developing production schedules, managing change, and allocating labor/capital resources. This individual must be able to drive Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) across the production/assembly areas and ensure all projects are delivered in a safe manner, at the highest quality standards, while maintaining budgetary guidelines and strict deadlines.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide effective team leadership during times of change and production ramp up.Responsible for production activities in a manufacturing/assembly environment of high precision components with the goal to develop and implement system-level/strategic solutions to optimize efficiency and resource utilization, increase safety levels, minimize costs and maintain high quality standards.Coordinate team activities to optimize cost performance through capital investment programs, optimizing operating working capital usage and minimizing waste through the development of a continuous-improvement culture that includes Lean Six Sigma methodology, GMP, 5S and Kaizen principles.Build a strong production team, providing a balanced focus between strategic, tactical and operational activities through exceptional servant leadership, while providing a clear vision and inspiring staff to achieve excellence.Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Demonstrate the ability to influence others to accept practices and approaches.Proactively work with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities, EHS, QC, and other various departments within the company while incorporating best practices into the manufacturing environment.Must be able to effectively drive Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) across the manufacturing/assembly areas, ensuring all projects are delivered with the highest quality standards, while maintaining time and budget guidelines.Communicate to stakeholders the impact of technological changes and potential effects on supply and provide recommendations and solutions without compromising quality or service.Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on manufacturing activities.Supervisory Responsibility
Production Control through work order prioritization/Sales In-putMaterial Management and materials handlingManufacturing Engineering through job routers and appropriate part drawingsMaintenance of tools and equipmentWork Environment through 5S and lean practicesOpen and truthful communications to all associatesProvide all necessary training and mentoring.Promote quality and a high level of workmanship.Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in business, manufacturing, industrial or related engineering discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience whereby requisite knowledge, skills and abilities have been demonstrated.Minimum ten years’ experience in manufacturing operations in an industrial equipment manufacturing environment with a minimum of five years of management experience.Understanding of & familiarity with marine class societies is a plus.Computer skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, MRP/ERP software, Project Management software.Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, work independently, be detail-oriented and thorough.Knowledge of raw materials, manufacturing processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of pumps and turbo expander products.Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods and coordination of resources.Verbal communication skills: speaks clearly and persuasively to convey information effectively; actively listens to understand, asks questions as appropriate and responds well to questions.Written communication skills: writes clearly and informatively, providing reports, documentation, detailed instructions, or specifications to others.Analytical skills: identifies complex problems and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions or corrective actions; considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate solutions or alternatives.Organizational skills: Manages and completes duties and projects on time and within budget; plans, prioritizes, and organizes work to achieve production goals and objectives with excellent follow through and follow up on assigned duties and projects.Interpersonal skills: Builds positive team spirit by developing constructive and cooperative working relationships and interdepartmental group commitments.Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.$100,000 - $135,000 per yearEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledNikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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