Production Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: This Production Manager is a key leader who is responsible for ensuring that manufacturing commitments are met safely, on time, on budget, and with the highest level of quality possible. The Production Manager provides hands-on line supervision and direction to a culturally diverse team of Assemblers, Leads, and support personnel to meet production goals. The Production Manager gathers data, observes production processes, and uses metrics and process monitors to predict and plan continuous improvement opportunities. Responsible for identifying, collaborating, and implementing enhancements to production efficiencies, resource planning and training needs, line layouts, equipment optimization, and quality initiatives. Facilitate or contribute to a variety of process and project teams. These activities may be complex, long-term, and have a significant business impact. The Production Manager is responsible for Assembly, Equipment and Production Support functions. Supervises employees assigned to multiple schedules within a warehouse/manufacturing facility. The successful incumbent will work with moderate day-to-day supervision and direction. PRIMARY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties include, but are not limited to: Schedule Attainment · Uses appropriate tools, such as check sheets, metrics, WIP management techniques (KanBan, FIFO, etc.), MRP / ERP, to predict, plan and manage daily activities. · Review of the MRP system to assure timely build of product · Manage supply planning and inventory strategy for multiple SKU’s primarily within the Acme Businsess. Responsible for unit fill rates. Assist Demand Planning with customer specific forecasting issues. · Proactively identifies and addresses problems through collaboration, professional communication, and commitment to mutual goals. · Manages and determines employee staffing and resource requirements to efficiently meet production needs. · Practices and coaches effective time management techniques. Quality System Requirements · Collaborates with site and corporate leaders to identify and implement overall improvements to production. · Employs the right tools at the right time for effective problem solving. · Pro-actively resolves component and process concerns as they are encountered. · Embraces and champions quality improvement opportunities. Continuous Improvement · Improves process and resource efficiencies. · Reduces in-line process defects and assembly errors. · Minimizes the impact of equipment downtime and improves equipment operating efficiency. · Monitors equipment performance trends to predict and schedule necessary preventative maintenance activities. Personnel Management · Coaches and trains employees to high levels of success and contributions. · Provides frequent and clear performance feedback, direction, and career guidance. · Follows sound practices for documenting performance, counseling employees and adhere to appropriate discipline practices. Employee Safety · Maintains a safe working environment. Meet all company guidelines and governmental regulations. · Regularly conduct workplace audits to identify and correct potential safety hazards. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: · BS/BA degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field; or equivalent education and experience. · Three years’ experience as a senior leader or supervisor overseeing multiple production teams. · Two years’ experience managing projects from concept to post-implementation review. · Demonstrate a high proficiency level designing, implementing and interpreting production metrics. · Demonstrates solid, hands-on knowledge if ISO9000 Series practices in manufacturing. · Understands and applies Good Manufacturing Practices, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement prac…

View the full posting and apply