Machine Shop Manager

IMI PLC Palmer , MA 01069

Posted 3 weeks ago

Overview

IMI plc

IMI plc is a sector focused organisation at the forefront of delivering motion and fluid control technologies that create a more sustainable world, improving the quality of life for our customers and communities and ultimately delivering our purpose of Breakthrough Engineering for a Better World.

We help OEMs across life science and fluid control industries improve the performance of their devices, enabling better scientific research, faster diagnosis of diseases, better medical treatments, and more efficient machines, dramatically improving life for everyone.

Our one big team work fairly and effectively but most importantly together to ensure we maintain the foundations that have enabled IMI's success through over 150 years of heritage.

Role Overview:

The Machine Shop Manager will manage and improve the quality, cost, delivery, morale, and safety in our internal Machine Shop. The Machining Manager will support our production and capacity planning processes and identify areas of process improvement involving machine set-up time and efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure all production systems operate at optimum levels and efficiencies.

  • Predict, control, and continuously improve the business unit's financial, quality and safety performance usingthe tools and resources provided and recommendations for process changes.

  • Oversee scheduling, staffing and resource management to meet daily production requirements.

  • Secure, train, mentor, and advance machinists for all areas of responsibility.

  • Actively monitor and utilize machine monitoring system data to address top downtime issues through SMEDs/Kaizens to continuously improve overal equipment effectiveness (OEE).

  • Actively participate in daily production and other meetings as required.

  • Ensure production documentation such as labor tracking, material issues, scrap, quality and overages is timely and accurate.

  • Produce, maintain, and report business unit's key performance indicators and other business documents as

  • Support the delivery of KPI performance statistics that are in line with the Business Unit and overall site's goals.

  • Support in the facilitation of communication, cooperation, education, and training to maximize the contribution of all team members to the achievement of high standards in HSE.

  • Ensure all production staff adheres to standard business practices, procedures, and policies.

  • Perform and support internal quality processes, including layered audits and 5S assessments.

  • Implement and support continuous improvement tactics through participation in Lean Kaizen events and other initiatives to increase productivity, quality, and safety.

  • Assure all quality and HSE management system processes and directives are supported and followed.

  • Ensure issues inhibiting production efficiency are investigated for root cause(s) and that appropriate corrective and preventative actions are completed in a timely manner.

  • Lead staff meetings to communicate production needs, implement new processes, corrective actions, and/or train new/existing personnel.

  • Provide production staff coaching, mentoring, development, performance appraisals, discipline and training as warranted and required.

  • Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work unit using 5S and safety work practices and hold employees accountable for continuously improving these practices.

  • Function as the HSE leader for your area(s). Document and analyze work-related hazards, near misses, and incidents. Support in the conducting of investigations to establish root causes and implement measures to prevent a recurrence.

  • Ensure that all team members within specified area understand their responsibilities and seek ways to improve their performance related to Health, Safety, and Environmental protection.

  • Perform and support all other daily production duties as required.required.

Critical Competencies for Success

  • Minimum of two-year (Associates) technical degree or equivalent (Bachelor's degree preferred).

  • Minimum of four years related experience in a manufacturing environment.

  • Minimum of five years of work experience as a CNC Machinist or a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in

fabrication.

  • Minimum of three years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.

  • Proven track record of the ability to engage with customers and suppliers and works collaboratively to identify

and present value-based solutions.

  • Read and interpret operating and maintenance instructions, work procedures, safety rules and similar

documents.

  • Effective written and verbal communication, including ability to explain technical issues in a manner for

employee understanding.

  • Proficient in creating and validating production processes.

  • Mathematical skills: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole and decimal numbers.

  • Ability to understand and evaluate basic production and financial data.

  • Technical orientation with excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

  • Ability to read engineering blueprints and other technical drawings.

  • Understanding of MRP system and basic lean manufacturing practices.

  • Proficient in employee supervision, coaching, mentoring and development.

  • Flexibility in adjusting to changes in daily priorities.

  • Effective in cross-functional teamwork.

  • Strong organizational and project management skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

  • Lean Manufacturing certification is preferred.

What IMI Can Offer You

At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs.

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

  • Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share.

  • Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Pet insurance, critical illness insurance, concierge services, legal insurance, commuter benefits (if applicable), and home & auto insurance.

  • Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.

  • Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching.

  • Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family.

  • Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee.

  • Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab.

  • Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%.

Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties - At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

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