Production Manager

About the role

Job Summary A Production Manager at Doble Engineering is responsible for scheduling and overseeing all production activities at Doble’s Accident, Maryland operation, including the management of several teams and Team Leads within the Production Department. The Production Manager will coordinate the purchasing of materials and have overall responsibility for meeting acknowledged deliveries and quality standards. This role will report directly to the Director of Operations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing all activities related to production of goods
• Scheduling production staff members to ensure proper coverage
• Setting productivity goals for the production team
• Enforcing policies and regulations to ensure compliance with health and safety standards
• Allocating resources for the production department
• Support/Direct/Train in all activities and lean methodologies
• Resolving problems or delays in production
• Ensuring all products meet quality standards
• Communicate with sales staff, customers, and suppliers
• Hire, train, and evaluate workers
• Analyze production data
• Responsible to meet key performance indicators to ensure production targets are met
• Work closely with the Team Leads to plan and facilitate production activities to meet production and delivery commitments
• Provide feedback to engineering regarding design considerations on materials, material availability and costs, and manufacturing capabilities
• Establish and monitor procedures for maintaining efficient and high standards of manufacturing operations
• Give direction and support to the department
• Collaborate with department Team Leads to determine staffing requirements
• Conduct regular departmental and one-on-one staff meetings
• Automate existing processes and procedures
• Train, coach and evaluate Production team members
• Establish, implement, and reinforce new policies and procedures
• Manage facility maintenance and grounds care
• Report production status in bi-weekly scheduling and planning meetings
• Ensures hands-on coverage for all production work while resolving general problems
• Prepare and conduct staff performance reviews

Requirements

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Doble Engineering is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: BS in Engineering or Manufacturing, or equivalent combination of education and experienc
• REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years of experience managing staff in a production or manufacturing setting; Experience in an electrical manufacturing environment; Experience working with an ERP and scheduling system
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