Production Manager

Job Summary:

The purpose of this job is to ensure that the production of finished goods are manufactured to the highest quality standards in a cost effective and efficient manner while meeting customer delivery performance and expectations. This position will manage the following: Assembly & Manufacturing areas e.g. grinding, rolling, induction heat treat and annealing, sawing and machining.

Essential Functions:

• Continue the required strategic and tactical change necessary to be in alignment with current and evolving business philosophies.
• Champion Manufacturing programs to achieve quality, reliability, and cost improvements for all existing and future product lines.
• Lead efficiency and optimization efforts "Kaizens" of the manufacturing operations.
• Perform regular data analysis and provide system and procedure results as required.
• Assess Operation skill levels and conduct the required testing to identify skill gaps.
• Monitor and maintain strategic and tactical processes are in alignment with business philosophies.
• Manage, motivate, and counsel machine shop employees and conduct performance reviews and administer disciplinary actions.
• Work with other departments to efficiently plan and execute customer requirements.
• Manage the day-to-day production responsibilities by assuring proper product flow, correct facilities and proper operator assignments.
• Ensure product availability through execution of the Build Plan and Master Schedule as determined by the Production Control Department.
• Support and participate in new product and new manufacturing process development and transition including customer prototype beta instances, DFMA recommendations, new manufacturing technology integration, workflow analysis, and etc.
• Ensure that all metrics and improvements are implemented to create a safe working environment for all employees.
• Manage productivity efficiencies to support cost control initiatives.
• Manage the preventative machinery maintenance program and adjust as appropriate.
  
  

Experience:

• 5 or more years' experience as a supervisor or manager in a machining/manufacturing environment is required.

Education:

• 4 years college degree preferred or equivalent experience is required.

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