Manager, Forms Technology
Columbus, NE - USA
Job Summary
Beyond operational management the Manager Forms Technology serves as the organizations technical leader for form technology innovation and continuous improvement. While based in Columbus this role is expected to understand lead and influence form technology best practices across North America and globally supporting standardization knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across Allied manufacturing operations. The role is responsible for the design selection optimization maintenance and technological advancement of molds and forming systems that enable the efficient and repeatable production of high-quality precast shaped products
- Lead develop and manage seven (7) direct reports including performance management coaching training and employee development.
- Execute an efficient manufacturing schedule that maximizes form utilization balances production capacity and supports customer delivery requirements.
- Establish priorities coordinate cross-functional requirements manage project timelines support team development and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards throughout all aspects of form operations.
- Manage workflows associated with form design construction setup dimensional accuracy and inspection.
- Identify opportunities to streamline operations eliminate bottlenecks reduce cycle times and improve plant productivity.
- Ensure that forms remain dimensionally accurate reliable and available to meet production.
- Track performance metrics such as form utilization production throughput setup efficiency maintenance costs schedule adherence and quality performance.
- Drive innovation in form construction materials and manufacturing technologies by evaluating and developing new form materials and construction methods designed to improve durability flexibility safety and manufacturing performance.
- Collaborate with manufacturing operations and quality assurance teams to ensure that form systems support production goals optimize workflows and maximize productivity.
- Promote lead and influence best practices in form fabrication and design across Columbus North America and global Allied manufacturing operations supporting standardization knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across Allied Shapes facilities.
- Manage capital and operating budgets for the form manufacturing functional area.
- Requires a bachelors degree in Engineering other similar technical field.
- At least five years of supervision experience required.
- At least five years of related work experience.
- Prior carpentry or fabrication skills are preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required.
- Requires excellent spatial reasoning and a practical approach to problem solving.
- Knowledge of mechanical design principles required.
- Ability to use a computer for CAD and other tasks.
- Willingness to work flexible hours as needed.
- Additional skills useful to this position include knowledge of CNC machinery woodshop fabrication tools and engineering GD&T
- The job can be in a dusty environment.
- Production floor is in a non-temperature-controlled building.
- Required to wear respirator (when needed) safety glasses hearing protection and safety shoes.
- Competitive Base Pay
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement plan with25% annual company contribution
- 401K program
- AnnualProfit Sharing
- Paid Time Off forVacation Sick Days Holidays
- Medical Prescription Drug Dental and Vision programs
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term disability
Allied Mineral Products Holding Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Leading global manufacturer of monolithic refractory ceramics and precast shapes. Technical experts can recommend products for specific applications