Production Manager

Automotive parts maker needs a Production Manager to run its night shift, 10:30 pm to 7am manufacturing department. This position requires a very strong background in machining and assembly processes typical for an automotive parts manufacturer. Your primary goals will be to improve safety, delivery, cost, and quality.

• With safety first in mind, you will lead continuous improvement, following the principles of the Toyota Production System.
• Will oversee three supervisors and about 75 machine operators, assemblers, and machinists.
• Work with Quality to set goals including scrap reduction, reduction in customer complaints, and reporting of non-conformances.
• Evaluate and improve manpower layout, 5-S standardization, and organization layout.
• Work with maintenance to improve machine uptime.
• Provide data driven analyses of manufacturing problems.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree preferred but not required.
• Must have a good understanding of automotive quality requirements for machined and finished parts.
• Must have at least three years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience in driving quality, cost, delivery times, and safety improvements.
• Must be committed to the use of metrics to understand production trends and weak points.