What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Cattron?
Summary: Prioritize and plan workloads/assignments from schedules to achieve safety, quality, throughput, service goals, and to meet customer requirements. Measure all relevant parts of the business to agreed targets and implement corrective actions if performance deviates from targets. Always lead by example regarding Safety, Quality and Values
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan and achieve productivity, quality, and cost targets.
- Evaluate personnel requirements based on business and employee needs.
- Evaluate training requirements, conduct and request necessary training as required.
- Recommend equipment, tooling, and processes to support business objectives.
- Support Engineering group to meet scheduling of prototypes with Production Control.
- Coordinate with Logistic to insure the safety stock material for all products.
- Enforce safety regulations and all company policies.
- Report any equipment that is not in safe operating condition and remove it from use.
- Evaluate and control spending for manufacturing operating.
- Work with Engineering to improve production processes and co-establish and follow improved work procedures.
- Insure all production documentation is done accurately and in a timely fashion.
REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to read and follow blueprints.
- Good problem solving, time-management, and organizational skills.
- English communication skills, both written and oral.
- Knowledge of personal computer software and equipment
- Attention to detail.
- Proven leadership and supervisory skills in a manufacturing setting.
- Excellent interpersonal and organization skills.
- Ability to be decisive and work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to interview, select and organize people into teams to achieve production goals.
- High energy level and the ability to work extended hours when necessary.
- Experience with ERP systems.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in a related business or technical field or equivalent education and experience.
- 4 years supervisory experience in a similar position required.
As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, Cattron does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, arrest record, citizenship or other categories protected by federal, state or local laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
