Production Manager

Since 1890, Pfeiffer Vacuum has been shaping the vacuum industry with groundbreaking innovations. Every day, over 4,000 employees at 10 production sites and more than twenty sales and service companies worldwide give everything for our customers. With our comprehensive portfolio, we offer solutions for all types of vacuum applications. We are not only driven by highest quality standards, but it is also our vision to be the most sustainable and fastest growing market player in our industry to drive technology for a sustainable future. Apply now and make our success story yours too!

SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Manager will plan, schedule, and manage the day-to-day activities of the manufacturing production processes, including machining and assembly operations for custom and standard products and systems. They will ensure manufacturing performance, volume, and quality goals are met by utilizing efficient methods, adhering to the approved budget, and maintaining a safe and productive work environment. The role requires a technical background to interpret customer requirements, read technical drawings, and assign appropriate resources to meet project demands.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exercise of judgment, discretion, and tact in all business matters and relationships is required. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers, demonstrating regular attendance and punctuality, are essential. The organization promotes collaborative problem-solving in formal and informal work teams, and participation in teamwork is required. Employees must follow all quality and safety procedures, including those at customer sites if applicable, and abide by the corporate Code of Conduct.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages the manufacturing team, including machine shop and assembly technicians, in Indianapolis to ensure a safe, productive, efficient, and positive working environment. Promotes employee morale, development of key skill sets and competencies, and team-oriented behavior to achieve production requirements and high customer and employee satisfaction. Supervises roles such as CNC Machinists, Assembly Technicians, Production Assistants, and Team Leads.

Duties:

1. Understand and interpret customer requirements to develop equipment functional specifications and performance requirements.
2. Schedule workflow through assembly and manufacturing departments to meet customer on-time delivery (OTD) expectations, targeting >90% OTD.
3. Minimize scrap/defects in machining and assembly functional areas.
4. Complete projects within the established budget to achieve targeted gross margin.
5. Assign daily tasks to machine shop and assembly employees.
6. Quote machining and assembly time required to complete jobs.
7. Coordinate with outside machining sources as needed based on workload.
8. Obtain material and tooling quotes as needed per job.
9. Create, test, implement, and check machining and assembly production processes, seeking continuous improvement.
10. Determine and provide training required for employees.
11. Train employees and new hires in procedures and methods.
12. Maintain and enforce safety procedures in accordance with Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) policies.
13. Schedule and coordinate 5S initiatives.
14. Establish optimized workflows to efficiently complete projects.
15. Cross-train employees on all machinery to provide operational backup.
16. Work with the Materials Manager to maintain inventory of all materials required in shop/assembly areas.
17. Identify and pursue product and process improvements.
18. Collaborate with engineers on process improvements for standard products.
19. Establish routine and preventative maintenance programs for all equipment.
20. Schedule outside repairs as needed for machine tools.
21. Perform employee evaluations and disciplinary actions as needed.
22. Provide accurate estimates of production costs and employ cost-effective processing techniques.
23. Make decisions regarding layout, size, and range of services or products, and design work processes.
24. Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability: Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Accuracy: Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Coaching and Development: Ability to provide guidance and feedback to strengthen team skills.
• Communication, Oral: Ability to communicate effectively using spoken word.
• Communication, Written: Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing.
• Detail Oriented: Ability to pay attention to minute details of projects or tasks.
• Active Listening: Ability to actively attend to and understand others’ comments and questions.
• Problem Solving: Ability to proactively address work-related problems.
• Honesty/Integrity: Ability to be truthful and credible in the workplace.
• Decision Making: Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Creative: Ability to produce new concepts or ideas.
• Conflict Resolution: Ability to manage antagonistic situations effectively.
• Ethical: Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to values and standards.
• Judgment: Ability to formulate sound decisions using available information.
• Leadership: Ability to influence others to perform effectively and take responsibility for decisions.
• Motivation: Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach goals and perform optimally.
• Reliability: Trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Safety Focus: Maintain clean, organized work areas and adhere to workplace safety laws, regulations, and standards.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (four-year college or technical school) preferred in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of production and/or machining experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of supervisory experience.
• CNC programming ability required.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical schematics, panel layouts, mechanical systems, and industry standards (e.g., ASME welding requirements).
• Good general knowledge of material and manual machining.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Proficient in using inspection tools.

Language Skills

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Reports, email correspondence, and schedules are typical requirements and must be professionally communicated.

Mathematical Skills

Strong mathematical skills required for production planning, cost estimation, and process optimization.

Reasoning Ability

Must multitask and operate in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a disciplined approach to oversee all process-related needs. Ability to solve practical and complex problems and deal with situations where limited standardization exists.

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Prior experience with ERP (e.g., SAP) and CRM systems preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record required at the time of hire and periodically thereafter, meeting company insurance standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision: Near, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.
• Sense of Sound: Ability to hear mechanical machinery and alarms.
• Sense of Touch: Required for equipment operation and inspection.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Safety glasses and EH safety footwear required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates in both an office and warehouse/manufacturing environment. The environment has a moderate noise level, moderately controlled temperature, and moderate exposure to dust. Employees must maintain clean and organized work areas and adhere to all workplace safety standards.

COMPANY VALUES

Pfeiffer Vacuum believes that all employees are suppliers and customers of someone within the organization. Employees must demonstrate customer-centric values, including being value-adding, reliable, performance-driven, innovative, service-minded, and agile. The company values open-mindedness, trust, communication, strategic thinking, creativity, courage, accountability, humility, ethical sensitivity, resilience, and fostering a culture of empowerment, engagement, and collaboration.

TOOLS AND/OR EQUIPMENT

This position requires extensive use of a computer with proficiency in Microsoft Office products and SAP ERP system.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Pfeiffer Vacuum is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

We comply with the ADA and consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status of protected veteran, among other things or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact Christina Feeney at 603-305-2629.