Production Manager

About the role

Provides overall managerial, day-to-day leadership and direction to the manufacturing operations. Formulates and executes strategies to maximize capital, material, and human resource utilization in attaining production objectives and best-in-class quality, within established cost parameters. Develops associates through motivation, communication, training/cross-training, and job satisfaction. Drives Lean manufacturing strategies, establishment of goals, and monitoring results with PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) activities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that safe manufacturing techniques and tools are being utilized.
• Ensure that associates have proper training to perform their roles safely while adhering to outlined safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure timely resolution of any unsafe practices or conditions.
• Implement and lead Lean manufacturing strategies to continuously reduce costs, inventory, and lead-times while improving product quality and process efficiency.
• Establish and enforce procedures to eliminate waste and sustain Lean initiatives.
• Champion 6S implementation, maintenance, and associate participation.
• Encourage associates to provide ideas for continuous improvement.
• Identify requirements which would affect quality and ensure the necessary guidelines are documented in procedures, work instructions, and training plans.
• Identify, report, and propose resolutions to any quality problems or discrepancies.
• Collaborate with the Quality team to ensure all direct reports have been trained properly and have appropriate training records on file.
• Ensure all written work instructions are followed accurately and compliantly.
• Perform capacity planning to determine staffing levels required to meet production schedules.
• Responsible for all aspects of assembly and test staffing, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Use analytical skills to assess department needs and develop short and long-term strategies for improvement.
• Utilize appropriate strategic and tactical planning and communication techniques to ensure all associates are clear on daily and weekly production goals and expectations.
• Expand and develop the skills of the production department associates through cross training and other methodologies to increase their capabilities.
• Utilize ERP for various material analyses, production planning activities, and work order issuance.
• Communicate directly and effectively with customers and suppliers as needed.
• Other responsibilities and projects as directed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in an operations or engineering discipline.
• Five years minimum in a Manufacturing Management position overseeing medium volume electro-mechanical assembly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure in a high-paced work environment.
• Positive attitude, excellent communications skills, self-motivator, tenacious follow-up, and superior organization skills.
• Superior customer (internal and external) service attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, coach, lead, and inspire associates.
• Operations management software (ERP/MRP/MES/WMS) experience preferred.
• Recognized as a leader who is decisive, has strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple functions to meet required deadlines and delight customers.
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English.
• Ability to read and understand detailed instructions, manufacturing procedures, and drawings.
• Knowledge of medium volume electro-mechanical assembly and test methods.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated commitment to company values.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

Pay

$75,000–$98,000 per year

Schedule

Generally works in a light manufacturing environment. Occasional travel may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting.
• Must be able to effectively communicate face-to-face and on the phone.
• Must be able to climb stairs, lift up to 30 lbs., and stand for prolonged periods of time.