Production Manager

Production Manager

We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Production Manager to lead a small team of assembly technicians in manufacturing precision electromechanical products. The ideal candidate will lead day-to-day production operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness across all output. This role also develops and leads the Production team to exceed safety, environmental compliance, quality, customer satisfaction, and cost control performance targets.

Job Description

Oversee and optimize manpower, equipment, and materials in daily operations to meet production goals and maintain cost-effectiveness.

Establish production goals, set expectations, and hold the team accountable for production output and continuous improvement.

Schedule and prioritize work orders based on production plans and deadlines.

Maintain accurate production records, work instructions, and inventory transactions.

Identify and implement process improvements to reduce waste and increase throughput.

Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams to resolve production issues in a timely manner and improve processes without compromising safety or quality.

Train, motivate, and mentor technicians on lean manufacturing assembly techniques, safety practices, and documentation.

Participate in new product introductions and design-for-assembly reviews.

Report key performance indicators (KPIs) and escalate production challenges as needed.

Collaborate with Warehouse and Procurement team to maintain accurate inventory levels based on production schedules, and escalate supplier quality issues to prevent shortages.

Lead by example in adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Ensure all company rules, disciplinary procedures, and processes are accurately and fairly administered.

Ensuring all safety and health standards are met to keep an organization accident-free.

Ensuring compliance with all OSHA, environmental regulatory, and corporate standards.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field is strongly preferred.

Minimum of 5 years of experience leading a team in a lean manufacturing and continuous improvement environment in electromechanical assembly.

Experience developing work instructions or leading a manufacturing engineering function is preferred.

Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical assembly processes and controls.

Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling.

Excellent leadership, communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Exceptional ability to prioritize multiple urgent tasks and effectively manage time and resources.

Ability to adapt to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances.

Ability to drive cohesion and collaboration among many different people and functions.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position manages the team of manufacturing employees. The incumbent is expected to serve as a role model and set a consistent example in conduct, performance, and professionalism.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office & light industrial environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and typical assembly equipment such as workbenches, hand tools, test equipment, and assembly jigs. The incumbent's office provides an elevated view of the production area.

Physical Demands

This role is primarily based on the production floor and requires the ability to talk and listen, stand, or walk for extended periods, use hands to handle or feel, use arms to reach and lift up to 40 lbs, and occasionally use hand tools or test equipment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Travel

Travel is occasional and primarily local during the business day.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.