Advance Manufacturing Manager

About Company:

Steele Solutions Inc. is the nation’s leading designer and manufacturer of platforms and mezzanines used to support equipment in distribution, fulfillment, and sortation centers throughout the United States. We also design and build structures to support and access equipment in numerous other industries, with installations in every state and throughout the world!

About the Role:

The Advance Manufacturing Manager will lead and oversee the implementation of cutting-edge manufacturing processes to enhance production efficiency, quality, and scalability within the organization. This role is pivotal in driving innovation by integrating advanced technologies such as automation, robotics, and data analytics into manufacturing operations. The manager will collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production teams to ensure seamless execution of manufacturing strategies. They will be responsible for continuous improvement initiatives that reduce costs, improve throughput, and maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Ultimately, this position aims to position the company as a leader in advanced manufacturing by fostering a culture of operational excellence and technological advancement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Works closely with manufacturing to identify and resolve manufacturing and quality problems related to methods, processes, tooling, equipment and product design.

Leads the maintenance department and manufacturing engineer group, ensuring facilities and equipment operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with regulations

Process all necessary documentation and maintain records of studies and recommendations for improvements

Identifies, recommends and executes manufacturing process improvements and confers with management to implement plans and recommendations

Conduct cost comparison studies, facility layout, and operational data such as production costs, production routing procedures, to determine efficient utilization of equipment

Examine equipment determining the ideation and justification for needs of improvement

Oversee the development of new processes, methods, and production controls

Designs tools and fixtures used to manufacture products

Assists with, or oversees installation, commissioning and run off of new or relocated machinery/systems.

Monitors and improves productivity using Lean, Six Sigma or related tools, ensuring all customer commitments are met with quality products.

Solves complex problems with development of integrated manufacturing systems, standardized processes and templates, risk assessment and mitigation, and after-action reviews.

Maintain consistency for all Safety efforts throughout the Company and communicate with plant supervision any deviations of safety procedures

This position requires travel to all facilities in Wisconsin.

Other duties as assigned by operational leaders.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in industrial/ manufacturing engineering

5-10 years of experience working with manufacturing processes and equipment

Other Skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Familiarity with CAD, CAM and other design software systems

Familiarity with Robotics, CNC programming/operation and other manufacturing technologies

Familiarity with the use of hand tools, power equipment, and diverse manufacturing equipment preferred

Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or similar methodologies

Solid understanding of quality and safety principles

Excellent troubleshooting, analytical and planning skills

Why Will You Love Working Here?

• A collaborative culture.

• Opportunities to make a real impact as we grow.

• Competitive pay, great benefits, and a great team.

• Celebrations, volunteer days, and moments that make work more than just “work”!

Are You Ready to Join the SSi Team?