Production Manager - Robotic Welding

Job Type Full-time Description Position Summary The Production Manager defines, plans, implements and monitors production strategies, policies, and results with a focus on profitability for the robotic welding in New Jersey Essential Job Responsibilities Responsible for Robotic Welding ProductionResponsible to receive shipments of components and parts with a focus on accuracy and POPlan and manage production schedule to fulfill current or forecasted orders for manufactured parts or products to meet customer deliverables Interpret specifications and drawings and proactively resolves any issues with Engineering at any point in the production schedulemeeting schedules and deadlinesCoordinate with Customer Service and QA during production and proactively address any issue 2. Proactive maintenance of facility and equipment Proactively ensure safety procedures and processes are met with the Fabrication Lead.Initiate and facilitate safety meetingsResponsible for direct or third party repair and maintenance of machinery, cranes, forklifts, equipment Manage the DepartmentManage the staff with respect to strategic and proactive hiring, performance management, disciplinary action, and termination of employment. Identify and provide coaching, mentoring, and training to enhance employee professional development and add value to the company. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Proficient in Microsoft OfficeKnowledge of robotic weldingAbility to read blueprints Requirements Competencies Proven resourcefulnessProven record of promoting teamwork across functionalitiesCommon sense and critical thinkingCreative problem-solving skills combined with sound judgmentDetail orientedOrganizedProven ability to prioritizeLeadership Working Conditions Physical Requirements Able to sit at and work on a computer for extended periodsAble to push, carry, lift, and move materials up to 75 pounds Able to walk across a facility ranging from an office environment to a production facility which includes flights of stairs10% travel required to various VMC locations Work Environment Typical production environmentWilling and able to work additional hours as needed to ensure responsibilities are met Minimum Qualifications 5 years hands on experience managing different disciplines in a manufacturing environmentCollege degree is a plus Salary Description $90,000 - $100,000/yr