Manager, Production

We’re hiring a Manager of Production at our Hendersonville, NC location!


Salary Range: $86K – $112K annually. (Actual base pay based on factors such as relevant experience, education, market, qualifications, and skills.)


With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech ceramics in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, Medical applications, and semiconductor processing. Our innovative materials are found in everything from smartphones to space shuttles! Check out our profile video!


Look at these PERKS!

• Competitive pay, benefits, and hours
• 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (that's 3 weeks/year for regular 8-hour shifts!)
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(k) with company match
• Pension
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible schedules
• Tuition reimbursement

We have a long-tenured staff (many with over 30 years of service!), a vital company mission, and an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off to volunteer, paid leave options, tuition reimbursement, an employer-paid Pension and a 401(k) with both Roth and a healthy company match. Our larger locations also feature onsite gyms, walking tracks, exercise rooms, and employee gardens!


We strive to have a diverse workforce from all backgrounds, including minorities, women, and veterans, who bring their experience to support the innovation and quality that Kyocera is known for.


Kyocera International, Inc. also has a robust corporate culture and philosophy based on the experiences and writings of our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori, which you can learn more about here: Our company motto is “Do the right thing as a human being,” and we try to use that motto constantly in our decision-making.


General Description of Position
The Production Manager oversees processes and improvements based on a variety of production needs. This position will direct the production team in daily manufacturing of existing products and processes, while working with the Engineering team on the development of new processes, training of supervisors, customer interaction, and interaction with Kyocera sales/operations.

The Production Manager is responsible for the continual maintenance of a safe working environment, funding upkeep of production lines, as well as daily/monthly/yearly HE (P/L) sheet planning/result. This position will report to the Plant Manager or equivalent level and is accountable for all team functions/performance.

Requirements

4 year degree preferred in manufacturing or operations
High school diploma required and experience in managing a production team in a manufacturing environment
5 years experience managing production staff
Ability to manage staff and follow through on deadlines and goals
Ability to motivate staff at all levels
Knowledge of FMEA, Lean and Six Sigma Principles helpful
Computer skills: proficient with Outlook, SAP and Excel
Ability to work well with other people, both externally and internally
Ability to pass background check and drug screen
Ability to read blueprints, knowledge of machines, SPC, Failure Analysis, and engineering metrics
Vision required in the job includes close vision and reading a computer screen
Eligible to work in an ITAR environment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interviews, supervises, develops, mentors, and coordinates Production supervisors and scheduling team.
• Works directly with customers to make sure all requirements are addressed on production manufacturing. Interactions may be in email, teleconference, or face to face.
• Understands and ensures ITAR control of products, drawings, and any other related materials.
• Works closely with quality and engineering managers to ensure support and compliance within the manufacturing floor.
• Approves, manages, and works with sub-contractors as related to engineering and production.
• May serve on the CAR review board and will review CARS assigned to sub departments.
• Reviews and measures performance daily, to drive meeting or exceeding shipment and profit goals.
• Maintains high standards to key plant performance metrics including Safety, maintenance, OTD, quality, production, sonkin.
• Calculates expense plans and coordinates purchases with supply management. Works closely with accounting on expense and inventory control.
• Prepares reports, flow diagrams, SPC, drawings and charts as requested. Presents to senior management as needed.
• Participates in hiring, promotions, firing, performance reviews, or/and disciplinary processes as needed. Works closely with human resources.
• Works directly with supervisors and department managers on obstacles and results.
• Promotes safe work practices and reviews accident investigations for the facility if applicable.
• Works closely with quality department, other departmental supervisors/managers, production manager, EHS, Scheduling and plant management daily.
• Reports departmental deliverables to plant manager and/or sr production manager as needed monthly. Prepares analysis on OTD and efficiency plant wide.
• Models professional and ethical behavior in reporting and decision making.
• Manages compensation planning for production team with feedback from department managers and human resources.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

We have a long-tenured staff (many with over 30 years of service!), a vital company mission, and an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off to volunteer, paid leave options, tuition reimbursement, an employer-paid Pension and a 401(k) with both Roth and a healthy company match. Our larger locations also feature onsite gyms, walking tracks, exercise rooms, and employee gardens!


We strive to have a diverse workforce from all backgrounds, including minorities, women, and veterans, who bring their experience to support the innovation and quality that Kyocera is known for.


Kyocera International, Inc. also has a robust corporate culture and philosophy based on the experiences and writings of our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori, which you can learn more about here: Our company motto is “Do the right thing as a human being,” and we try to use that motto constantly in our decision-making.


Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.


Minimum Qualifications

• 4 year degree
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen

Physical Activities
The following physical activities 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 and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Environmental Conditions
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Additional Information
The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time. This position may require exposure to information subject to US Export Control regulations, i.e.: the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be US persons within the meaning of US regulations.

Kyocera International, Inc. values diversity in its workforce, and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Kyocera International, Inc. Human Resources team directly.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities


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