Production Manager

Production Manager

Manufacturing and Operations

Erlanger, KY, US

Position Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for Site production performance with respect to HS&E, on-time delivery, production cost and quality and adherence to the production plan.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day production operations. Plan production to ensure delivery of products on time, to quality and cost
• Ensure effective utilization of production resources and drive productivity improvements
• Manage staff selection, performance and development to ensure requisite competencies and capabilities
• Update and maintain necessary records/documents of production work performed including the defined DLA board, ensuring items are escalated as appropriate
• Ensure a safe working environment and compliance with relevant legislation and Company requirements

Supervisory Scope

• Direct Reports: hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources
• Indirect Reports: may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Required Skills

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level (Required): High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience

Education Level (Preferred): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

2+ years of experience in production management

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities List

• A solid understanding of capacity planning and management, including Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), work scheduling techniques and inventory management
• A solid understanding of LEAN production management.
• A qualified "Green Belt" with demonstrated experience of leading Kaizen events
• Demonstrable people management and team leadership skills
• A good understanding of HSE principles
• A basic understanding of Zero Defects methodology and Quality Management techniques, such as 8 the Disciplines of Problem Solving (8D) and Statistical Process Control
• A basic understanding of finance principles and their application to the production environment

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Manufacturing / Non-Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work may be performed in an office or warehouse environment. Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day doing the following activities: stand for extended periods of time, walk, bend, stoop, or climb. May have possible exposure to dust, and may require the ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds 33% - 66% of the time.

Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Axillon reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. Axillon shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.