Valco Melton, a world leader in adhesive application and quality assurance systems, is seeking a Machine Shop Manager to manage the machining operations at our headquarters in Cincinnati.
This is a first-shift position that will supervise and coordinate both CNC turning and milling operations with a focus on maintaining consistent productivity and on-time delivery over two shifts. To achieve this goal, the Machine Shop Manager must have a well-rounded knowledge of machine shop procedures, including machine tool setup, operating techniques, production machining methods, and pre- and post-inspection processes.
Our machine shop is a high-mix low volume environment. Many parts have outside operations post-machining that must be factored into scheduling. The Machine Shop Manager will take a lead role in navigating our global challenges and develop strategies to meet our business goals.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Ensure company policies and safety requirements are being followed.
- Responsible for supervision of Machining department staff on shift.
- Will work directly on the shop floor as needed to ensure that production is at the highest quality standard.
- Work directly with planning and scheduling dept. to keep shift on schedule with output expectations.
- Monitor daily production levels and employee efficiency.
- Identify training needs and provide training where necessary.
- Work directly with manufacturing engineering on standardizing processes and cost reductions.
- Expedite priority jobs in order to meet customer delivery requirements.
- Ability to troubleshoot and correct machining process issues on shift.
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of management experience in a machine shop of 10+ machinists / operators.
- 3-5 years of direct experience as a machinist (at minimum).
- Experience with Makino pallet cells (strongly preferred) or pallet cells in general (preferred).
- Effective communication, written and verbal.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Management: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cincinnati, OH 45246: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person