About Us:

US Conec is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of high-density fiber optic connector solutions. With over 30 years of expertise in precision engineering, injection molding, and plastics manufacturing, we continue to drive innovation and redefine the optical interconnect industry.

US Conec is a stable and growing organization with locations in Hickory, NC and Fort Worth, TX.  What sets us apart from other employers?  Our core values and company culture.  We offer a collaborative team environment, a customer and employee centric work culture, and unparalleled benefits including 4 weeks of PTO for all new hires. 

About the job:

The primary role of this position is to manage employees in a manufacturing and assembly environment: You will report department metrics associated with manufacturing labor costs and production schedules while implementing improvements in production methods, equipment, and operating procedures. 

The work schedule is typically  8am – 5pm but is subject to change based on business needs and is expected to meet with off-shift direct  reports bi-weekly at specified and regular times.  

What you will do:

• Maintain workflow in accordance with the Production Tracker and the Shipping Schedule by scheduling and assigning personnel; establishing and communicating priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules and resolving problems.  
• Define the assembly requirements needed to meet weekly labor dollar output for completing the  production schedule.  
• Coordinate manpower requirements by increasing or decreasing personnel and overtime to meet  changing conditions.  
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.  
• Track and report on department metrics to ensure cost and quality goals are being met.  
• Implement and monitor approved cost reduction strategies, reporting procedures, or systems.  
• Plan the flow of materials through the department and develop a physical layout to maximize the efficiency of operations.
• Interface with other departments to ensure customer order deadlines are met.  
• Maintain time and production records to ensure fair operator pay for performance.  
• Review, edit, and approve revised/updated process instructions and procedural documentation.  
• Conduct weekly announcements with the production floor to ensure assembly team is kept up to date on business conditions, work schedules, company events, etc. 

 What we'd like you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree desired; engineering or science discipline is preferred.  
• 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing; assembly personnel management strongly preferred.  
• Ability to effectively direct, supervise, and monitor employees across multiple departments and shifts.  
• Fluent in English both written and verbal.  
• High level use of Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Processing software;  including pivot tables and reporting output.  
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions,  and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write high level reports and correspondence to the executive-level team.  
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees in the organization.  
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills are required.  
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.  
• Ability to prioritize, organize and handle multiple tasks effectively to meet deadlines.