General Manager - Sheet Metal Facility

Company: Advantage Metal Products
Location: Livermore
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Our Company:
Advantage Metal Products is rapidly growing and proudly celebrating over 32 years in business. We are a commuter destination of Livermore nestled in the Easy Bay and neighboring the Central Valley. We have a large-scale production facility with cutting edge sheet metal and machining technology and machinery. Our team is filled with fun, passionate, hard-working, and intelligent people. We're an enthusiastic group that is willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done with high quality and timely output as the top priority. We're very proud of what we've built and humble every day striving to build the best products and support our staff and customers the best way we can. We build advanced mechanical solutions for human life and world security! We are looking for people who can be passionate about our values and be a part of our journey.
Our Mission- Advantage Metal Product's dedicated team manufactures precision metal products and offers value-add services. We deliver innovative solutions for our customer's success. Our mission is to develop and build the best quality components enabling our customers to deliver superior product solutions. We do this by focusing on the following:

• Communication
• Precision
• Quality
  The result is an unmatched customer experience and a long-lasting partnership.
  Our Vision: Through partnering with our customers, Advantage Metal Products will deliver innovative product solutions in the sheet metal and machining industry. We will deliver a superior customer experience by utilizing technology, passionate employees, and state of the art equipment.
  Our Core Values:
  • Innovative
  • Communication
  • Precision
  • Commitment
  • Teamwork
    "Our people are our foundation, their experience, passion and performance are the cornerstone of our company" - Phil Segundo, VP at AMP.
    JOIN OUR TEAM!
    The General Manager is responsible for managing and leading a team of sheet metal Department Leads and Operators who perform construction, alteration, and repair of sheet metal products and equipment in accordance with work orders, blueprints, drawings and safety requirements; provide technical guidance and direction to employees and communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and AMP management.
    General Manager
    Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
    Leads and manages Production staff, responsibilities include.
    1. Oversee all metal manufacturing related actives including, but no limited to: scheduling and planning all sheet metal jobs processed through the manufacturing facility.
    2. Manage the fabrication scheduling process, meeting customer demand and continually improving information and material flow.
    3. Operate in a job shop process manufacturing environment.
    4. Oversee the scheduling & planning of work orders and personnel throughout the facility to ensure due dates are met.
    5. Recommend quality and efficiency improvements of operations as they relate to sheet metal fabrication.
    6. Participate in product design and development solutions
    7. Communicate with Purchasing Manager regarding job needs, and work closely with the Engineering Manager on all projects.
    8. Optimize machine capability, control, utilization, and material usage for automated, semi-automated, and manual fabrication processes.
    9. Drive continuous improvement in productivity, on-time delivery, quality, and safety.
    10. Maintain and improve ISO 9001/14001 certified Quality/EH&S management systems Qualifications
    11. Promote a clean and safe work environment in the production facility.
    12. Attend all required meetings including but not limited to production meetings and safety meetings
    13. Follow all protocols as outlined in the company's Safety Program. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
    14. Establish and implement organizational policies, goals, objectives and procedures, conferring with owners and other management personnel as necessary.
    15. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of department managers, department leads, and manufacturing engineers - cultivating talent and teamwork to support organizational growth.
    16. Delegate production assignments to appropriate teams and personnel.
    17. Work with all department leads and other management personnel to ensure the easy flow of communication.
    18. Effective communication skills and ability to work with others.
    19. Manage, review and discipline all employees.
    Qualifications:
    • Achieving demonstrated results in a variety of Production environments. Specifically, SHEET METAL and MACHINING environments.
    • Business acumen through an acute understanding of Business operations, operating model, manufacturing environments.
    • Exceptional communications skills - verbal and written.
    • Demonstrated ability to invoke and implement transformational change at the operating level.
    • Ability to comprehend and manage the business at a detailed level while simultaneously not losing sight of the overall strategy and direction.
    • Minimum of 10+ years in a procurement, or supply chain environment.
    • Able to identify raw materials and commercial off the shelf items (COTS)
    • ERP and MRP experience required (Mie Trak Pro a plus)
    • Knowledge of manufacturing process in fabrication environment a plus
      SKILLS and COMPETENCIES
      • Self-Starter - A pro-active orientation and the ability to operate independently to achieve goals.
      • Success/Achievement Orientation - Ability to thrive in the face of adversity, drive to overcome all obstacles to reach goals.
      • Leveraging Relationships - Orientation to leverage all relationships (internally and externally) to maximize overall business successes.
      • Problem Solving - Ability to understand a situation and to identify the best route to satisfy all concerned parties and enhance the companies' brand.
      • Assimilate into the AMP's culture through understanding, supporting, and participating in all elements of great service.
      • Regular attendance, in conformance with the standards, is essential to the successful performance of the position.
      • Due to the nature of the manufacturing industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the organization.
      • Knowledge of specific duties for the production facility is critical for the position.
        LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
        Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in written in English.
        SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
        OSHA Laws require the use of the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work duties that have the potential of risk to your health or safety:
        • Safety glasses
        • Face shields
        • Respirators
        • Gloves
        • Hearing Protection
          JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, & ABILITY:
          The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he/she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
          1. Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English. Ability in Spanish is a plus.
          2. Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
          3. Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
          4. Most tasks are performed in a team environment with the employee acting as a leader.
          5. Must possess computer skills
          6. Must have extensive knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing
          EDUCATION:
          • Any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, is acceptable.
            EXPERIENCE:
            • 3-5 years' experience in a management role
            • 5-10 years of experience in welding, metal fabrication, manufacturing, or other related field.
            • Knowledge of Mie Trak pro system is helpful.
            • Strong leadership skills
              LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:
              • Valid driver's license
                
                RULES & REGULATIONS:
                Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with AMP's rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of the organization
                PAY AND COMPENSATION:
                Compensation: Based on experience
                Other: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Vacation, Life Insurance, Sick Leave, Paid Birthday, Company Events
                • Advantage Metal Products is an equal opportunity employer.

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