Production Manager

Summary

Responsible for management, direction and execution of assembly activities in a multiple-shift manufacturing facility. This position will have responsibility for driving lean initiatives throughout the manufacturing operation. Duties to include: managing the production schedule and meeting quality, efficiency, safety, environmental, and cost expectations by performing the following duties personally or in conjunction with supervisors of other areas and subordinate team leads.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage overall performance within the department (quality, efficiency, attendance, safety).
• Coordinate and provide training for Leads and shop employees.
• Create a work environment conducive to positive employee morale/motivation to accomplish performance objectives.
• Provide constructive feedback/evaluations for direct reports.
• Communicate with Leads on a daily basis.
• Communicate daily with other shifts and peers regarding safety, quality, productivity, staffing, equipment, continuous improvement activities.
• Act as first point of contact for operators in escalation process of problems/concerns.
• Responsible for driving the creation and improvement of standardized work
• Audit standardized work of Leads & shop employees to ensure adherence to standard processes and procedures.
• Establish and share best-in-class manufacturing processes with peers.
• Drive a continuous improvement culture by instilling Plan, Do, Check, Act methodology.

• Constantly search for improvement and continually seek to eliminate waste.
• Lead and execute 5S activities to maintain the area to standard.
• Develop working knowledge of ERP and SharePoint systems as well as additional software used throughout the production process.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises Leads and Employees throughout the Assembly department and coordinates needs with supporting departments of Fabrication, Welding, Paint, Materials and Purchasing. Also directly supervises non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Performance Coaching - Defines responsibilities and expectations; sets goals and objectives; gives performance feedback; motivates for increased results; recognizes contributions.

Team Leadership - Defines team roles and responsibilities; ensures progress toward goals.

Managing People - Fosters quality focus in others; improves processes, products and services.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; develops realistic action plans.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associate degree in business, engineering, or related field plus three years of manufacturing supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have experience with/ability to use of Microsoft Office Suite, Office 365, QAD (or other ERP systems). Experience with Solidworks or Creo a plus. Will need to learn/be able to use HQMS and timekeeping software.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.