Production Manager

AMPHENOL ADVANCED SENSORS

Are you looking for a career change, a fresh new challenge? AMPHENOL ADVANCED SENSORS, a leading innovator in advanced sensing technologies and innovative embedded measurement solutions is seeking to hire a PRODUCTION MANAGERat their St. Marys, PA facility.

If you are an agile leader that thrives on challenges and driving continuous improvement, we strongly recommend you look at this fantastic opportunity with the leader in sensing technologies!

Functional Scope:Schedule and organize the day-to-day activities/operations within the production environment for a multi shift operation.

Position Specifications: BS in technical field or minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a technical production environment. Work in a dynamic environment with the ability to make quick calculated decisions. Working knowledge of ERP and Microsoft Office software, strong diplomacy, effective communication, analytical aptitude, technical writing and problem-solving skills. Strong knowledge and understanding of IATF standards. A commitment toward continuous improvement.

Essential Functions:

• Regular attendance
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations
• Expert understanding of each production function throughout the manufacturing process.
• Ensure Plant Production meets or exceeds budgeted level of cost, quality and delivery levels, to ensure we exceed plant O.I. targets
• Responsible for timely/cost effective processing of quality products.
• Controls utilization of labor to ensure adequate production at required quality levels to fulfill multi-shift production requirements of the manufacturing plant
• Directs and guides off shift supervisors/leadoffs in the performance of their duties.
• Ensure all products are produced within established quality standards.
• Understand and drive plant operational metrics for productivity, efficiency, COPQ and internal external PPM to ensure year over year improvements.
• Lead daily manufacturing GEMBA walk while promoting cross functional problem solving through a metric-based process.
• Responsible to drive plant productivity performance
• Ability to work with cross functional teams
• Maintain employee Time Keeping records
• Thorough understanding of company policies/procedures while ensuring adherence and executing disciplinary actions as required
• Recommend facility, equipment, and staffing changes to accomplish company objectives
• Ensure plant staffing levels are sufficient so deliver desired results and cost
• Maintains an accurate documentation system for absences and training
• Strong focus on the health and safety of all employees.
• Thorough understanding and administration of union contract
• Writes procedures to accomplish goals/objectives
• Interprets process sheets, control plans and procedures
• Participates and assists in company continuous improvement initiatives
• Flexibility to meet the needs of all 3 shifts when required
• Travel as necessary
• Other functions as assigned

Physical Demands with or without Reasonable Accommodations:

• Standing, walking, sitting
• May require bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, stretching, stooping.
• Lifting or transporting light to heavy items (up to 50 lbs).
• Ability to tolerate fumes, odor and noise.
• Repetitive motions.
• Ability to apply mental processes, in order to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions.
• Ability to remain calm and in control, even when under pressure & ability to manage stress.
• Ability to concentrate as position is subject to frequent distractions.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Visual acuity, must be able to distinguish full range of colors.