Manager, Production

About the role

The Production Manager oversees processes and improvements based on a variety of production needs. This position will direct the production team in daily manufacturing of existing products and processes, while working with the Engineering team on the development of new processes, training of supervisors, customer interaction, and interaction with Kyocera sales/operations.

Responsibilities

• Interviews, supervises, develops, mentors, and coordinates Production supervisors and scheduling team.
• Works directly with customers to make sure all requirements are addressed on production manufacturing.
• Interacts with customers via email, teleconference, or face to face.
• Understands and ensures ITAR control of products, drawings, and any other related materials.
• Works closely with quality and engineering managers to ensure support and compliance within the manufacturing floor.
• Approves, manages, and works with sub-contractors as related to engineering and production.
• Serves on the CAR review board and reviews CARS assigned to sub departments.
• Reviews and measures performance daily, to drive meeting or exceeding shipment and profit goals.
• Maintains high standards to key plant performance metrics including Safety, maintenance, OTD, quality, production, sonkin.
• Calculates expense plans and coordinates purchases with supply management.
• Works closely with accounting on expense and inventory control.
• Presents to senior management as needed.
• Participates in hiring, promotions, firing, performance reviews, or/and disciplinary processes as needed.
• Works closely with human resources.
• Works directly with supervisors and department managers on obstacles and results.
• Promotes safe work practices and reviews accident investigations for the facility if applicable.
• Works closely with quality department, other departmental supervisors/managers, production manager, EHS, Scheduling and plant management daily.
• Reports departmental deliverables to plant manager and/or sr production manager as needed monthly.
• Prepares analysis on OTD and efficiency plant wide.
• Models professional and ethical behavior in reporting and decision making.
• Manages compensation planning for production team with feedback from department managers and human resources.
• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• 4 year degree preferred in manufacturing or operations
• High school diploma required and experience in managing a production team in a manufacturing environment
• 5 years experience managing production staff
• Ability to manage staff and follow through on deadlines and goals
• Ability to motivate staff at all levels
• Knowledge of FMEA, Lean and Six Sigma Principles helpful
• Computer skills: proficient with Outlook, SAP and Excel
• Ability to work well with other people, both externally and internally
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen
• Vision required in the job includes close vision and reading a computer screen
• Eligible to work in an ITAR environment

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Minimum Qualifications: 4 year degree
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen
• Physical Activities: The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Environmental Conditions: The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, benefits, and hours
• 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (that's 3 weeks/year for regular 8-hour shifts!)
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(k) with company match
• Pension
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible schedules
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay

Salary Range: $86K – $112K annually. (Actual base pay based on factors such as relevant experience, education, market, qualifications, and skills.)

Schedule

Flexible schedules