Assistant Manufacturing Manager

We are seeking a Assistant Manufacturing Manager to join our team in Corona California. G.M. Enterprises, a division of Aichelin Americas, located in Corona, CA, are leading North American manufacturers of industrial thermal processing and heat-treat equipment. We are interested in candidates seeking long-term career opportunities in the capital equipment and manufacturing sectors. Our customer base includes general manufacturing and automotive industries throughout the U.S. and across North America. G.M. Enterprises offer a full benefits package, competitive wages, and profit sharing. Salary Range: $110,000 – $120,000 annually –( Salary Exempt) Responsibilities: · Work with Operations Manager to oversee daily shop operations. The Operations Manager retains final approval or reversal of supervisor decisions. Oversee the shop and make necessary decisions when the Operations Manager is unavailable. · Provide leadership and management of shop employees, processes, and products including, but not limited to: o manufacturing and/or assembly operations o inventory management o environmental/occupational health safety o labor relations o continuous improvement (cost, quality, productivity, operational excellence) o product launches o facilities and equipment. · Collaborate with engineering when design improvements are recognized during the manufacturing of equipment. · Maintain a safe working environment, enforcing OSHA guidelines, PPE compliance, and proper equipment operation/ · Oversee, manage and maintain Quality System for manufacturing. · Work side by side with technicians to build, assemble, and wire high-temperature vacuum furnaces and auxiliary systems(pumping groups, power supplies, heating elements, hot zones). · Plan, organize, and execute assembly schedules to meet custom client specifications and strict delivery deadlines. · Assist sales, aftermarket and field with estimating. · Handling and overseeing all shop employees’ and any problems, attendance or conflicts with others. · Maintain a workforce for highly motivated employees with a morale that is conducive with performance being measured at or above minimum acceptable levels, drive performance to achieve or exceed financial plans and strategic goals. · Manage the manufacturing and timing of all aftermarket work. · Manage field jobs at times or assist the field with parts or manpower. · Controlling all quality documents on projects from start to finish. · Oversee parts required for completion of projects to ensure on time delivery to customer. · Participate in troubleshooting problems in the areas of manufacturing, design and field . · Monitoring all plant services and maintenance. · Works with staff, Engineering and employees to develop capital improvement plans for the shop. · Organize and schedule acceptance testing(FAT), leak testing, and electrical/mechanical troubleshooting during furnace building. Qualifications/ Experience Required: Prefer an associate degree, technical diploma, or bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial or electrical engineering, manufacturing, or a related field. Equivalent hands-on technical experience will be strongly considered. 5 years of supervising, training, and mentor shop technicians, welders, and assemblers. Conduct performance evaluations and foster a safety-first, high-quality work culture. Some field and installation experience Implement lean manufacturing techniques and standardized workflow processes to improve lead times, reduce scrap/rework, and optimize material flow. Prefer 5 years of hands-on experience in furnace building This position requires access to information subject to U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These laws govern the handling of certain defense-related…

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