Production Manager

About This Role

The Production Manager leads the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing location or area, focusing on continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction. This role involves providing leadership to supervisors and employees, ensuring they have the necessary tools to perform their jobs safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the site’s safety and quality management programs
• Participate in and practice Lean Manufacturing principles, including Six Sigma, FMEA, and 8D Problem Analysis
• Prepare and review all production, safety, and quality reports
• Develop action plans with team members as needed for problem resolution
• Establish and implement improvements for cost reduction, quality assurance, and production
• Direct and assist with developmental or experimental activities
• Work with employees to gather input for problem resolution regarding production issues and efficiencies, utilizing problem-solving tools and skills as needed
• Review Key Performance Indicators (Daily, Weekly, and Monthly) to ensure the facility is on track to meet overall departmental objectives
• Meet with Planning and Operations team members to discuss production schedules and necessary changes
• Work with supervision to ensure vacancies are covered for vacations or absences related to fulfilling production schedule requirements
• Interface with customers and suppliers, visiting both as necessary
• Implement proactive and corrective maintenance practices for all production equipment, including scheduling major or minor production line maintenance as needed for the location
• Develop and ensure sites have an effective preventative maintenance program and adhere to it
• Ensure plants are meeting cycle time requirements to achieve throughput objectives
• Ensure employees are properly trained in all aspects of their jobs, including safety, quality, and production
• Make decisions regarding work processes or operational plans and schedules to attain operational objectives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management; Master's desired
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in operations, maintenance, engineering, and/or process improvement roles, including managing teams of people
• Previous experience working in a Lean environment
• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment

Nice to have:

• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification

Important Details

• Physical requirements: Ability to be on feet up to 12 hours per shift; use hands and fingers to perform job function; ability to stoop, kneel, bend, and climb; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to lift up to 35lbs; ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment (90+ degrees)