Production Scheduler Manager jobs in Burlington, VT

Who is Norsk Titanium? What do we do?

If you haven't heard our name in passing before, you will soon. Norsk Titanium is pioneering a new era of on-demand metal additive manufacturing that will revolutionize the raw material supply chain. We are the world's first and only OEM qualified supplier of additively manufactured structural titanium components. However, our focus doesn't stop at the aerospace industry. Our unique RPD™ process may be applied in the defense, space, oil and gas, and industrial markets. Our team is small, but our goals are big. Norsk Titanium scientists, engineers, and employees around the world are truly responsible for the future of metal; You could be part of the next industrial revolution!

What will Norsk Titanium do for you?

At Norsk Titanium, we are committed to mutual growth and success. Our innovative team provides training and mentorship from global subject matter experts. We are committed to our employees: mind, body and soul. As such, we benchmark our benefits annually to ensure we offer industry leading benefits. Our compensation and benefits structure has been developed to attract the best and brightest in the industry. We offer both short-term (bonus) incentive plans and long-term (stock option) incentive plans, tuition assistance for continuing education, gym memberships, a generous 401k plan with Day 1 vesting and much more.

With NTi, you aren't a number, you're a valuable team member!

Under the guidance of the V.P. Operations and Site Lead, the Production Manager fully and effectively contributes in the development and execution of the organization’s production growth strategy and plan, including developing an aggressive execution plan and collaborating in the deployment and coordination of NTi resources to execute and deliver cost and schedule targets.

In a typical day, your expertise:

• Develops and implements plans for production, including staffing schedules and levels, procedures, systems and controls to ensure long term goals are met
• Liaises, communicates and supports cross-functionally to proactively formulate and achieve organizational objectives
• Organizes workflow to meet specifications and deadlines, monitors production to proactively identifies and resolves issues, ensuring output meets quality and on-time delivery standards
• Supervises, assists to develop and continually evaluates performance and offers feedback to employees in area of responsibility. Supports the Plattsburgh people-centered management philosophy to promote continuous learning, development, and succession strategies
• Monitors and accommodates for appropriate allocation of resources, including shop floor supplies, machine time, labor hours, etc.
• Supports executional strategy of new markets and products for the business unit to ensure long-term sustainable growth; proposes and implements operating systems, procedures and controls to maximize efficiency of production and protect company assets
• Provides effective leadership and guidance to the production function, leading initiatives to address the team’s performance; activity planning; recruitment, retention and succession planning; employee engagement and satisfaction; etc.
• Monitors and forecasts department activities for productivity and expense controls; proposes and manages the production budget, creating business cases as necessary for the procurement of additional tools and resources, maintenance work, purchasing of equipment, etc.
• Proactively leads continuous improvement efforts to improve profitability, competitiveness, reliability, quality, safety, etc. in areas of responsibility
• Adheres to and promotes applicable Policies, Procedures, Safety Rules & Regulations and Security Guidelines
• Other duties and responsibilities as required for the successful operation of business

This position will have access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. U.S. person as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

We're thrilled to find candidates with:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Manufacturing sector, preferably in a startup environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Management; MBA preferred
• Progressive, demonstrated experience in Leadership roles
• Skills in aerospace sector or additive manufacturing preferable
• Proven experience in building and developing an effective talent base, strong, collaborative business teams
• Knowledge of Lean and Continuous Improvement fundamentals of business; Green belt or higher Lean/6 Sigma certification preferred
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, staff, control and direct projects using tools and techniques associated with risk, and schedule management
• Proficiency in managing, tracking, and reporting technical and cost performance metrics
• Fluent mastery of the English language

Other competencies critical to success include:

• The ability to read and apply Standard Operating Procedures, Standard Work and Work Instructions
• Proactive, self-driven and eager to learn
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to direct and support goal-oriented activities in a matrix organization
• Strong combination of technical, leadership, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously, while prioritizing effectively with structure and accuracy
• Able to work independently in a structural manner, take initiative and complete processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to effectively communicate project and technical information across the corporate spectrum and as appropriate for the target audience
• Emotional Intelligence and ability to remain calm under stressful situations
• Willingness to adhere to and promote the NTi values of glød, collaboration, creative curiosity, trust, respect, and integrity

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to sit, stand, walk intermittently for 12 or more hours daily
• The ability to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to feel objects, tools and controls, to operate a computer and telephone keypad
• Good vision (20/40) with or without corrective devices and the ability to distinguish colors
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate

While the physical demands described above are generally representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

We are actively working to promote and grow diversity of thought, experience, and perspective on our team. We welcome minority applicants for this position. EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.