Production Manager

Join Weiss-Aug – A Leader in Precision Manufacturing and Innovation

About the role

Weiss-Aug, is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions with advanced facilities across the U.S. and Mexico for over 50 years. We are currently seeking a passionate and skilled Production Manager to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, engineered solutions to our customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and direct priorities for Die, automation, auxiliary equipment, machine maintenance and labor. Responsible for shift-to-shift communication to ensure all Customer requirements are met. Lead daily and/or weekly departmental meetings.
• Work with other departments (QA, Die Repair, Automation, Maintenance, Warehouse, etc.) to troubleshoot processes that do not meet specifications. Coach/train personnel on lessons learned from troubleshooting activities.
• Review all departmental documentation and make recommendations or create new for improvements. Coach/train personnel on all new or updated processes and procedures (ECO’s, press packets, ISO/QS/TS, SPI’s, Customer specifications, etc.).
• Review and approve all completed Manufacturing Orders (MO’s) prior to closing. Make recommendations for positive and/or negative standard variances.
• Set and measure goals and objectives for all direct reports. Work to grow both professionally and personally all direct reports by enhancing their skill base so that they become more productive and valuable to the Company.
• Cook up and control operation hours, labor hours and operating supplies including approval of departmental purchase requisitions.
• Able to diagnose and assist the team with setting, removing and adjusting a Die
• Coordinate with Planning and Customer Service personnel to ensure all Customer requirements are met thru capacity planning & other tools.
• Participate as a member of the New Program Development/Quoting and APQP Teams.
• Aid in the development on departmental annual budget. Champion continuous improvement projects to reduce cost, improve throughput, etc.
• Participate in ISO/QS/TS internal and external audits.
• Stay current (magazines, trade shows, seminars, etc.) on new technology as it relates to the Company scope.
• Promote cleanliness and safety policies and procedures throughout the entire Company utilizing a 5S mentality.

Requirements

• A minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in a medium/high volume metal stamping manufacturing environment.
• BS degree in an Engineering related discipline or equivalent preferred.
• Good supervision, leadership, and coaching/training skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Driven self-starter that works with little supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities.
• Team player and able to interact effectively with all departments within the Company.
• Good Windows-based PC skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, etc.).
• ISO/QS/TS knowledge preferred.
• Spanish is a plus.
• ERP experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
• Pay Range: $100,000 - $130,000 per year
• Other Benefits Include:
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Holiday, Vacation and Personal Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short Term Disability
• Group Life and Accidental Insurance