Production Manager

About the role

The Production Manager is responsible for all phases of production in assigned Burlington Medical site/s. This includes allocation of resources, coaching, development, and continuous improvement. The Production Manager drives delivery of high-quality manufactured products in a safe, timely and efficient manner while satisfying key metrics that include; Safety, Quality, Planning, Attainment, Productivity, and Respect.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities on the manufacturing floor.
• Direct employees, as needed and coordinate resources to ensure that key metrics are achieved.
• Deliver high-quality manufactured products while attaining and continually developing ideal behaviors in team members to embody TIDI Products Core Values & Guiding Principles.
• Directly manages the Supervisory Team and their reports.
• Provides direction, coaching, and develop reports through routine SAMs to ensure all Team Members are receiving individual development.
• Enhance standardization, safety, accuracy, and efficiency of processes through regular reviews of work instructions and procedures.
• Drives continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Develop processes throughout production to maintain compliance with ISO 9001.
• Track and analyze performance metrics to identify both opportunities and potential issues with production outputs and WIP levels.
• Evaluate and manage production backorders to the lowest level possible.
• Encourage full participation of team members in continuous improvement and cost-saving activities utilizing methods such as Lean and 5S.
• Protect employees, contractors, and visitors by maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Safely achieve planned production output consistently and perform incident investigations when necessary.
• Assure that all personnel are trained in accordance with procedures and policies.
• Responsible for interviews and hiring all open positions within assigned area/s.
• Responsible for accurate and timely communication to all reports.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience and responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Working knowledge of safety practices.
• Working knowledge of problem-solving techniques.
• Prior management and/or supervision experience desired.

Skills

• Knowledge of manufacturing methods and techniques (Lean, 5-S and Supply Chain Mgt) and proven success in implementation
• Demonstrated Leadership ability and a solid understanding of Supervision (coaching, developing/training, conflict resolution, employee relations)
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to peers, managers and subordinates
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic and changing environment
• Ability to analyze problems and recommend solutions
• Ability to work within and use a Lean Management System to drive growth-oriented changes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)