Manufacturing Team Leader

Overview

KMC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems of America, is a leading contract designer and manufacturer of medical devices and instrumentation for OEM’s in the areas of diagnostic, therapeutic, and biomedical products. With more than 25 years of experience, KMC is an ISO 13485 certified and FDA registered firm with expertise in all aspects of product development, verification, design for and transition to production. Additional capabilities include flexible turnkey manufacturing, depot and field service repair and full compliance with FDA QSR regulations and GMP practices. We combine the close-knit teamwork and high visibility of a small company with the stability and resources only a large company can provide. Add in our employee-friendly corporate culture and great southern New Hampshire lifestyle, and you’ll see why joining KMC could be the best move of your career.

 

Responsibilities1. Primary interface between customer and Production team. Assure optimum shipping schedules and adhere to established quality specifications and contract commitments for products of an assigned production team. 2. Provide leadership by promoting effective communication and teamwork among all team members assigned to a production program or production team. 3. Assure the most effective utilization of manpower throughout the production program or production team. Review all program budgets and assure the efficient planning and control of team size, allocation and overtime assignments for cost effective labor utilization. 4. Establish procedures and assignments to be followed to meet the completion dates as planned; ensure estimates of manpower needs, cost and budgets are prepared, established, and monitored; review and evaluate progress of assigned activity. 5. Monitor labor and expense budgets and institute necessary cost controls to meet company's profit goal on assigned programs. 6. Assist Buyer/Planners for vendor selection, production scheduling, cost approval and vendor defect control and feedback. 7. Assure the selection and application of equipment, Assembly Work Instructions, tooling, and processes that directly and effectively contribute to the success of the team and product. 8. Provide effective liaison with customers and team to assure satisfaction and efficient resolution to problems or issues. 9. Provide support and guidance to Marketing to obtain follow-on or repeat business, increase the scope of the programs and improve the company's position in obtaining related programs by enhancing its reputation for dependability and integrity. 10. Review and approve all contract changes with team and special attention paid to cost, schedule and risk elements. 11. Provide a proper, productive working environment for production teams through efficient work cell layouts, healthy and safe facilities and positive communications and personnel relations. 12. Monitor materials and expenses and inventory levels and institute necessary cost controls to meet company's profit goal on assigned programs. 13. Assure consistent cost reduction through daily or weekly communication meetings with team members and institute goals as well as process changes to achieve goals. 14. Select, train, and develop subordinates. Assign work for most efficient utilization of personnel, reviewing their activities to assure quality performance. Make appropriate promotional and salary recommendations or take appropriate disciplinary action if required.

QualificationsAn Associate's degree in a technical discipline or Business (Bachelor degree preferred) and 5-7 years related experience to be proficient in the above areas or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma required.

 

 

 

In addition to our tax-free New Hampshire location, Elbit Systems of America- Merrimack offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package including a 401(k) with company match, a pension plan, on-site health and fitness facilities, casual business attire, and a 9/80 workweek with every other Friday off.

 

 

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