POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Manager will primarily be accountable for leading and driving manufacturing operations, with an emphasis on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Lean principles. This position will be responsible for product and processes, as well as team activities including scrap reductions, cycle time improvements, and development of new technologies and solving production problems.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Manage production operations; ensure a safe, efficient, and effective use of resources.
• Coordinate with Management and Leadership teams in the standardization of processes and driving Lean initiatives such as, workflow design, 5S and work instructions.
• Plan, assign, and provide clear direction to staff to achieve daily/weekly/monthly productivity targets. Evaluate causes of manufacturing problems and assist in resolving such problems.
• Plan, schedule, and lead improvement projects aligned towards corporate initiatives.
• Develop and drive cross training objectives.
• Guide, motivate, and discipline staff in accordance with company guidelines. Administer and execute policies and procedures that affect subordinate employees and their performance.
• Proactively ensure the facility is a safe workplace for all employees and visitors.
• Responsible for first article build process and ensuring product samples delivered to customer on schedule.
• Validate manufacturing processes and labor standards during first production run on new assemblies.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• 5+ years progressive and relevant management and supervision experience in Operations is required.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing environment required.
• Strong production management and supervisory experience in diverse manufacturing environment.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Strong knowledge in various PC applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and MRP/ERP.
• Knowledge of manufacturing practices.
• Familiar with reading and interpreting engineering drawings and product specifications.
• Strong background in manufacturing flow.
• Understanding of Lean Management principles.
• Ability to analytically make decisions and follow through on implementation.
• Ability to motivate and provide team building skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good interpersonal skills.

Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

5+ years progressive and relevant management and supervision experience in Operations is required. 5+ years of experience in manufacturing environment required. Strong production management and supervisory experience in diverse manufacturing environment. (preferred)