PRODUCTION MANAGER

Job Description

Job Description

SSW Advanced Technologies, LLC is a growing multinational supplier to the global appliance OEMs. With more than 70 years of expertise and innovation, we design and sell components and systems to the residential appliance industry (refrigeration, cooking, laundry), commercial refrigeration, HVAC, retail display and home/office organizational markets. More information is available on our website 

Job Summary:

The Onsite Production Manager will plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensures continuous improvement maintenance of production equipment. 
2. Special inspections are performed in case of machine faults to locate causes of failure.
3. Schedule the execution of repairs by to internal or external bodies. 
4. Informs self and management team about new technological developments. 
5. Submits proposals to improve manufacturing machining. 
6. Executes and examines the testing of new pilot facilities/equipment and new manufacturing methods. 
7. Decides on the implementation of new methods as well as the use and purchase of new production machining. 
8. Leads, promotes, and motivates the employees within his/her area of responsibility (including performance appraisal and goal setting agreement, successor and representative planning, personnel development, and training measures). 
9. Ensures adherence to and monitoring of legal laws and internal regulations concerning EHS in his/her organizational unit and is occasionally involved in the development of new concepts and directives in close cooperation with the EHS site advisor. 
10. Ensures implementation of the concepts in his/her area of responsibility and takes care of the corresponding instruction and training of his/her employees. 
11. Designs processes according to the principle of Lean Manufacturing and ensures that these are executed and observed in the organizational unit. 
12. Makes sure that the manufacturing environment fully understands the idea behind Lean Manufacturing and registers employees for training courses and/or activities aimed at refreshing skills. 
13. Ensures that plant standards are applied in Lean Manufacturing when new personnel are hired and with transfers. 
14. Registers employees for mandatory training courses and offers additional dedicated training measures, if necessary. 
15. Informs himself or herself of the current training offerings on a regular basis. 
16. Participating in advanced training courses keeps aware of new developments in Lean Manufacturing. 
17. Performs other duties as assigned. 

Position Supervised or Directed:

Reports to Plant Manager. 

Qualifications, Experience requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent on-the-job experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of management experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with a focus on fabrication, production, maintenance, or logistics.
• Experience in lean manufacturing principles and practices, with optional training in Six Sigma.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite for data analysis, communication, and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and mentor supervisors and team leads for continuous improvement.
• Basic understanding of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations and practices.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive results, manage resources effectively, and foster a collaborative work environment.

General Requirements:

• Detailed and hands-on oriented.

Working Conditions:

• Office and manufacturing plant environment
• Physical ability, which may include standing, lifting, carrying, reaching, and working in areas that are not climate controlled for long periods.
• Frequently indoors.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes and loud noises. 

Equipment Use:

• Computer
• Telephone
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Commitment to Core Values:

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Caring for People
• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Improvement