Sr. Prototyping Shop Manager

Job Description

Join us in motivating our team of prototyping specialists to create prototypes and produce high-quality parts safely while achieving performance goals in quality, lead time, safety, and capacity utilization.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing teams is required.
• Direct experience in managing prototyping, machining, or manufacturing is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in managing change within teams and in the development of other leaders using continuous improvement methodologies.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing preferred.
• Excellent communication skills are essential, capable of clearly articulating complex ideas in both written reports and verbal presentations.
• Should have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-focused work environment and demonstrate a passion for dynamic challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop actionable plans based on data insights to enhance operational efficiency.
• Review, educate and monitor ongoing cell performance to goals with subordinate teams.
• Compose and deliver presentations that convey concise messaging and clear proposals at all organization levels.
• Lead creative problem solving and troubleshooting activities for failures and other improvement opportunities.
• Foster a culture of innovative thinking within the team.
• Collaborate with teams to formulate plans aimed at improvement in targeted areas.
• Implement initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness and team dynamics.
• Hire, develop, and inspire a team of leaders that are responsible for the daily operations.
• Focus on achieving key performance indicators in cost, productivity, quality, and equipment efficiency.
• Provide personnel development plans and constructive feedback on performance.
• Establish delegation and succession plans for team members to ensure a robust leadership pipeline.
• Drive team building efforts and encourage cross-functional collaboration to achieve daily operational objectives.
• Facilitate collaboration with customers and internal teams in order to achieve established lead time and quality goals.
• Lead diversity initiatives and promote inclusive behaviors across shop operations.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop and execute project plans that span departmental boundaries, ensuring accountability for deliverables through effective delegation and follow-up.