Manager Machining, Turning

Manager Machining, Turning

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,400 employees across sixteen U.S. locations in three states, and four additional global facilities. SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place to Work. For more information about the company and product line visit: www.sigsauer.com

Position Summary: The Manager, Machining is responsible for managing a team of approximately 100 - 200 machining employees. This includes but is not limited to adherence of delivery schedules, meeting quality expectations, coordinating and building a team of Supervisors, Machinists, and Operators to maximize efficiency and quality, improve product flow, and reduce in-process lead time. Working in a team environment, the Manager, Machining will collaborate with Quality and Engineering as well as other areas of the business.

FLSA: Exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily machining operations, ensuring efficient workflow and timely completion of production targets.
• Establish, track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) across Machining to ensure alignment with goals, drive process improvement and optimize safety, productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Monitor machine shop performance metrics and make adjustments to improve productivity and reduce downtime.
• Analyze schedules and resource availability to anticipate when overtime may be necessary to meet deadlines and production targets, ensuring that overtime is within budget limitations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supervisors, machinists, and support staff.
• Provide training, performance evaluations, and ensure a high level of team morale and motivation by delivering clear and consistent feedback, and addressing all employee concerns in an efficient and fair manner
• Maintain communication between employees and leadership, ensuring policies and procedures are well-understood.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, quality, and reduce waste. Utilize lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to optimize machining processes.
• Work closely with the Quality department to ensure all products meet stringent quality standards. Implement quality control protocols, including in-process inspections, to maintain production standards.
• Ensure that all machinery and equipment are properly maintained and meet performance standards. Collaborate with maintenance teams for preventative and corrective actions.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment. Enforce compliance with all company and industry safety standards.
• Conduct regular safety audits and training sessions for staff.
• Develop and manage the machining department's budget, including labor, materials, and equipment maintenance costs. Identify areas for cost reduction without compromising quality.
• Coordinate with other departments, such as production planning, procurement, and quality control, to ensure alignment on production schedules and inventory management.
• Work with vendors and suppliers to source materials and tooling, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely delivery of parts and materials.
• Generate reports on production metrics, such as cycle time, machine uptime, and scrap rates. Use data analysis to drive decision-making and process improvements.
• Participate in and sustain 5S Standards.
• Must follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education/Experience & Skills:

• High School diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's degree is preferred, and 5-7 years of related work experience required and 3 years of experience in leading a team, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supporting and implementing advanced technologies including operations setup, new equipment development, and process development.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic work environment with an ability to adapt to changing priorities and responsibilities.
• Ability to address problems that are highly varied, complex, and often non-recurring, requiring a collaborative problem-solving approach.
• A proven track record of multi-tasking, excellent judgment, and decision-making skills are required.
• Formal 5S training is preferred.
• Experience with factory safety requirements, MSDS, and accident investigations.
• Must be able to proficiently use MS Office, Oracle, and SPC programs.
• Thorough knowledge of project management concepts, practices, and techniques. Project Management certification is a plus.
• Firearms technical and functional experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 preferred.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal,
• Ability to summarize, comprehend and communicate complex verbal and written information in English to employees, and external customers.
• Ability to lead collaborative teams for larger projects or groups both internal and external to the SIG SAUER Company and across functional areas.

Working Conditions:

• Regularly perform repetitive tasks.
• Work is primarily standing (90 + % of the shift) except for lunch and break periods.
• Shifts are 8 hours, 10 hours, and 12 hours.
• The duties of this job normally require exposure to a typical manufacturing environment. Frequent standing, sitting, stooping, squatting, walking, and stair climbing can be expected along with frequent lifting and/or moving of tooling, parts containers, and materials up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms, bend and kneel frequently at a minimum of 50% of the shift, as well as undergo repetitive wrist, hand, elbow, shoulder, and ankle motions.
• Must demonstrate proficient fine motor skills, ability to grip, reach, pull, turn, and use tools to torque fixtures in various machinery or in the assembly, machining, or testing of parts.
• Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, peripheral and depth perception, and the ability to focus on fine print.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. security mandates.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.