This manufacturing leadership position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing manufacturing operations, including machining and mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical assembly. The core purpose is to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products that meet customer requirements, engineering specifications, and established workmanship standards. The role provides hands-on leadership to manufacturing personnel and actively participates in production activities as needed.
Responsibilities
Assign and prioritize work orders, engineering drawings, and production tasks across machining and assembly resources to achieve established milestone dates and customer delivery commitments
Evaluate labor requirements, available capacity, and estimated completion hours to ensure assigned work can be completed within budget and schedule
Monitor production progress, identify scheduling conflicts and resource constraints, and recommend solutions to the Manufacturing Manager
Evaluate the need for overtime, temporary labor, additional staffing, or outsourcing to maintain production schedules and present recommendations to the Manufacturing Manager
Coordinate manufacturing activities across machining, mechanical assembly, hydraulic assembly, and electrical assembly to maintain an efficient workflow
Ensure manufacturing employees have the appropriate drawings, materials, tools, equipment, and instructions to perform assigned work
Direct and coordinate the daily activities of manufacturing personnel to promote productivity, quality, safety, and on-time delivery
Provide hands-on leadership and technical guidance to machining and assembly employees, performing direct production work as needed to support schedules and resolve manufacturing challenges
Identify staffing and resource needs and provide recommendations to the Manufacturing Manager regarding new hires, temporary staffing, cross-training, and employee development
Participate in recruiting and interviewing candidates for manufacturing positions and provide input on job descriptions and position requirements
Train new employees and support ongoing technical training and cross-training of existing personnel
Provide input to the Manufacturing Manager regarding employee performance, development needs, and performance evaluations, including 90-day and annual reviews
Monitor employee attendance, timekeeping, and job charging to ensure accurate reporting of labor and production costs
Review and approve employee timecards and vacation requests in accordance with company procedures, ensuring adequate production coverage
Promote accountability, teamwork, professional conduct, and effective communication within manufacturing and across supporting departments
Enforce company policies and procedures and address performance, attendance, and workplace conduct issues appropriately
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Coordinate with the Manufacturing Manager, Materials Manager, Production Control, and other relevant personnel to ensure the timely availability of raw materials, components, and supplies
Monitor material availability and communicate shortages, procurement delays, or other concerns to the appropriate stakeholders before they affect production schedules
Coordinate the receipt, organization, storage, and availability of raw materials and work-in-process inventory within manufacturing areas
Work with Production Control and Materials personnel to resolve material discrepancies, shortages, and other production constraints
Use the Bauer Business System (Visual ERP) to establish and update work orders, allocate labor hours to appropriate operations, and maintain accurate production information
Review active labor reports daily to verify that employees are charged to the correct work orders and operations and that sufficient budgeted hours remain to complete assigned work
Identify and communicate labor-hour discrepancies, budget overruns, and other work order issues to the Manufacturing Manager and applicable Production Control personnel
Use manufacturing reports and performance metrics to monitor actual machining and assembly hours against budget and identify opportunities to improve labor utilization
Maintain accurate work order documentation and ensure manufacturing records are complete and accessible
Use Microsoft Office applications and other company systems to communicate production status, track performance, and coordinate activities across departments
Support the resolution of machining, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical assembly issues in collaboration with Engineering and other technical resources
Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing methods, tooling, equipment utilization, and work sequencing
Ensure that all products manufactured and assembled meet applicable engineering specifications, drawing requirements, workmanship standards, and company quality requirements
Promote a culture of quality and accountability throughout machining and assembly operations
Work with Quality and Engineering to investigate nonconformances, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions
Initiate corrective action requests (CARs) and preventive action requests (PARs), as appropriate, and follow them through resolution
Ensure employees follow established work instructions, inspection requirements, and quality procedures
Identify recurring quality issues and drive improvements that reduce rework, scrap, and production delays
Ensure manufacturing employees comply with company safety policies, applicable OSHA requirements, and established operating procedures
Maintain safe, clean, and organized machining and assembly work areas
Identify and address unsafe conditions, equipment concerns, and work practices, escalating issues when necessary
Participate in the Bauer Safety Committee and communicate relevant safety concerns and improvement opportunities to the committee chairperson and management
Promote employee awareness of safe machining, material handling, assembly, and equipment operating practices
Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles and practical problem-solving methods
Champion 6S, visual management, standardized work, Gemba walks, and other initiatives that improve safety, organization, productivity, and workflow
Monitor manufacturing KPIs, including schedule adherence, labor efficiency, quality, and production performance, and drive corrective actions when targets are not achieved
Evaluate manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and work methods to identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve throughput, and lower production costs
Encourage employee participation in identifying problems, recommending improvements, and implementing sustainable solutions
Promote effective material flow, workplace organization, and efficient utilization of manufacturing resources
Support company-wide operational objectives and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
Requirements
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, including machining and mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical assembly processes
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, machining prints, bills of material, assembly documentation, and hydraulic and electrical schematics
Working knowledge of machining processes, tooling, equipment, and production methods
Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including control valves, regulators, pumps, tube fabrication, tube bending and flaring, pipe threading, and hose fabrication
Working knowledge of electrical assembly practices and applicable electrical codes
Demonstrated ability to plan work, coordinate resources, manage competing priorities, and achieve production schedules
Ability to interpret labor reports, monitor budgeted versus actual hours, and identify opportunities to improve productivity and cost performance
Strong supervisory, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Ability to coach and develop employees, resolve problems, and promote teamwork across multiple manufacturing disciplines
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing ERP/MRP systems; Visual ERP experience preferred
Commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction
US Persons only due to ITAR restrictions
High school diploma or equivalent
At least three years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role with responsibility for directing or supervising employees
At least seven years of hands-on manufacturing experience, including machining, assembly, or related production activities
Nice to have:
Technical or trade school education or certification
Mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, manufacturing engineering, or related degree, or equivalent combination of technical education and practical experience
Experience supervising both machining and assembly operations in a complex equipment manufacturing environment
Experience with production scheduling, work order management, labor budgeting, and manufacturing cost control
Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, including 6S, visual management, standardized work, and continuous improvement
Experience with ERP-based production planning, labor reporting, and work order management
Experience coordinating manufacturing resources, materials availability, and outsourcing to meet customer delivery commitments
Important Details
Schedule: approximately 45–50 hours per week, with additional hours as needed
About the Company
Bauer manufactures aircraft component test and support equipment used globally by commercial and military customers. For over 110 years, Bauer has built a culture focused on passion, productivity, and growth opportunities for its dedicated employees.
