Team Leader - Supervisor of Valve Pin Department & Polishing Department

Core Responsibilities:

• Manages the Valve Pin Department and the Polishing Department at Manner USA Inc.
• Has total control of the day-to-day operations of both departments.
• Assigns work to the employees in each department and is responsible for finishing all work orders in time and for the final quality of the manufactured components.
• Manages seven employees and schedules the workload for direct reports.
• Responsible for the manufacturing equipment used to produce all valve pins, capacity planning, and keeping lead times.
• Responsible for ensuring that components manufactured in both departments fulfill quality requirements.
• Makes decisions on all personnel and equipment, making sure scheduled workloads are finished in time and passing all quality requirements.
• Makes decisions to source work to outside contractors to accommodate timelines.
• Works directly with corporate HR and local management on topics like personnel, equipment, and quality and cost control.

Qualifications:

• The position requires a High School Diploma, Toolmaker / Molding Technology Certification, five (5) years of experience in the same role, or as a Machinist, Machine Operator, or in a related role.
• The position requires experience with the following: hot runner technologies; blueprint reading; CNC equipment; ERP systems; working with the metric system; performing a leadership role in a manufacturing environment; strong organizational and time management abilities; and strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Must be bilingual in English and German.
• Will accept vocational High School Diploma equivalency from a reputable credentials evaluation service.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED - Required.