Fabrication Manager

Together with 6,900 colleagues worldwide, we are the strategic partner for the pharmaceutical and food industries in processing and packaging technology. With seamless processes, innovative technologies, and sustainable solutions, we help our customers achieve their goals. For example, we ensure that vaccines are safely filled and that tablets can fully release their active ingredients. Your favorite chocolate and snacks are also sustainably packaged with our help.

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Syntegon Packaging Technology, LLC in New Richmond, Wisconsin is part of the Syntegon group and offers a wide range of packaging equipment. The city of New Richmond is known as "The City Beautiful". It is an easy and quick commute in both directions from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro area and a short distance from Eau Claire, WI.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for leading the fabrication and manufacturing engineering departments with proving strategic focus, clear priorities and a continuous improvement mindset. It is responsible for the quality, cost and delivery performance of the parts manufacturing, a key contributor to overall business success. The manager oversees and supports all day-to-day operations on the production floor with technical machining, tooling and production planning know-how and enables an efficient and effective production process flow.

• Establishes an empowered team to meet quality, cost and delivery performance production
• Creates transparency for performance and output via KPI and deviation management
• Responsible for the investment budget as well as the successful implementation of the investments
• Defines a machine set up reduction strategy and ensures effective implementation
• Improves the production planning process to ensure stable and predictable delivery performance
• Supports and solves production problems on the shop floor by being actively engaged and involved with the team on the shop floor daily.
• Actively seeks solutions to quality and manufacturing problems encountered in design, fabrication, and assembly. Serves as the manufacturing representative on new product development projects.

Basic Requirements:

• BS in Engineering, or equivalent in Manufacturing, Mechanical or equivalent technical field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in machine shop, fabrication shop, manufacturing engineering or operations environment.
• Minimum 3+ years' experience in a supervisor role.
• Familiar with a variety of concepts, practices and procedures used in CNC machinery.
• Excellent planning, prioritization, and process improvement skills (Lean/Six Sigma preferred).
• Proficient in Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP and ERP experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Planning/Forecasting, Inventory/Production Planning, Finite scheduling and knowledge of Lean logistics concepts.

The expected compensation range for this position is between $90,000 - $115,000 annually.

Compensation for roles at Syntegon varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. Total rewards at Syntegon include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.

The welfare of our employees’ matters to us. Therefore, Syntegon offers a generous and attractive benefits package that meets our employees’ needs.

• Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription from day one)
• 401(k) with generous Company Match
• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance
• Education Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) initiatives:

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.