Manager, Manufacturing

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, turboexpanders, services, and solutions for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied hydrogen (LH2), and industrial gases industries. Applications include fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, carbon capture, geothermal power and well stimulation. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with $1.5 B USD in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

The Manufacturing Manager oversees the development and implementation of manufacturing processes to maintain proper product functionality as well as cost efficiency. This position ensures the manufacturing departments work together cohesively and is responsible for the equipment to aid in the manufacturing process as well as lead and directs the work of manufacturing shop employees. The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for coordinating the activity of all Manufacturing Departments and communicates with Sales and Engineering regarding Drawings and Customer Requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Serve as the main point of contact for providing monthly manufacturing reporting details including delivery schedules, hourly budget tracking, and lead time forecast for new and current projects.
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
• Responsible for Capex Yearly Budget to Provide required manufacturing Capabilities.
• Supporting production schedule and labor utilization at Murrieta facility for major projects, including quality coordination in partnership with International QC Manager.
• Effectively and efficiently manage the production of the required daily/weekly/monthly targets in line with customer specifications, company’s quality standards, and delivery expectations, minimizing costs where possible and ensure the required best working practices are maintained.
• Responsible for plant production, financial performance, meeting customer requirements and standards, and maintaining the orderly and productive operation of planned activities
• Manage, coach and develop a high performing manufacturing team that meets agreed objectives, and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements
• Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviors expected of them
• Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.
• Maintain all manufacturing teams to be highly productive achieving minimum of 80% utilization.
• Lead with integrity, manage, coach and develop a high performing team that meets agreed objectives and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements
• Work and collaborate with other departments such as HSE, engineering, project management, supply chain, and continuous improvement / facilities to address manufacturing challenges and removing obstacles to achieving required customer delivery schedules.
• Ensure all team members are working in safely with proper PPE.
• Escalate and communicate engineering related redline drawings / changes to any current open orders on shop floor.
• Coordinate material deliveries and expedite requests with supply chain.
• Work with continuous improvement / facilities to streamline any operational challenges and/or any roadblocks.
• Determine required support for production headcount and ensure all manufacturing departments are properly staffed based on workload.
• Attend both production meetings to provide status for all customer orders / special projects running through Cryoquip factory.
• Coordinate with planners to ensure large projects are on track to achieving POC requirements helping business achieve weekly / monthly / quarterly revenue targets.
• Maintain all manufacturing teams to be highly productive, achieving minimum of 80% utilization.
• Coach and develop team members on manufacturing activities including supporting other production supervisors in welding, electrical, machine shop, and final assembly.
• Hold all team members accountable to achieve the committed deadlines and embrace the challenges of providing constructive feedback.
• Exhibit leadership for all manufacturing activities by maintaining a professional demeanor, setting boundaries, and focusing on effective communication (both external and internal).
• Develop long term strategies for manufacturing / operations teams to proactively support an increased workload through the facility. Cross training between departments, demand planning / level loading for the shop, and determine when increased overtime / staffing support required.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has direct supervisory responsibilities and will oversee all manufacturing supervisors and their teams.

Work Environment

The employee must be able to sit, stand, or work at a computer, or be standing for prolonged periods. The position oversees operations in the manufacturing facility, which requires being on the shop floor for extended periods of time. Safety equipment must be utilized as specified to enter production areas. May be subject to hot and cold environments, loud noise, and typical manufacturing exposures. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. Overtime may be necessary as the workload dictates. This may include weekdays, weekends, nights and/or holidays.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and work with various materials and/or tools, as well as work and bend at different heights, in various temperatures, and to be on feet for an extended period of time. PPE must be utilized as specified to enter production areas.

• Two-year technical college equivalent and/or current certifications is preferred.
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (GTAW, FCAW-G)
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
• Ability to completely read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, hearing protection, gloves etc.)
• Minimum 7+ years welding and fabrication experience.   
• Professional Certification (AWS welding certificate) will be a plus.
• Thorough experience using a wide variety of hand tools and capable of fitting and setting up details required for fabricated assemblies.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience and knowledge with timekeeping systems and timekeeping management practices.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct shop floor supervisor / management experience
• Experience leading large teams of 100+ indirect personnel
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish will be a plus
• Ability to develop creative solutions on delivering to multiple conflicting priorities

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Annual Salary Range
$83,821 - $125,400

Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.