Production Manager

ExecuSource is assisting a client in Anderson, SC with a search for a Production Manager to oversee multiple departments/shifts and report into the Plant Director. The ideal candidate has experience in a mix of project (unit)/assembly based manufacturing processes and will contribute to Continuous Improvement/Process Improvement efforts on a regular basis.

Reporting to: Plant Director

Direct-Reports: Department Supervisors (4 Departments, multi-shift)

Responsibilities Include:

• Direct supervisors/team members to ensure smooth plant operation; maintain good working relationships with peers/superiors/subordinates to enhance performance & minimize turnover
• Oversees all facets of the day-to-day production operations. Continuously improve the production process.
• Prioritize safety and drive zero accident efforts
• ensure close adherence to Production Scheduling, Quality, Cost, & Deadlines.
• Perform supervisory roles and responsibilities (official/written warning) regarding department supervision team and impose disciplinary measures if necessary.
• Collaborate with staff, other departments, central group functions in other locations, senior management, and decision makers to share information and support strategic goals
• Manage personnel issues: PTO, team training/development, staffing schedules, etc.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Project Management, & Scheduling teams to ensure conformity to customer standards.
• Monitor and control production process, verify production parameters and implement needed changes in the production process.
• Create and check corrective action measures for effectiveness to minimize bottlenecks, failures, & malfunctions.
• Advise Plant Director on planning/implementing new production processes.
• Cooperate closely with all other departments to achieve common goals.

Requirements Include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• Proven experience managing Production Operations.
• Working knowledge of process-improvement initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, etc.
• Hands-on background in production CI/PI processes.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office suite.
• Ability to manage a multi-department/shift operation.

Travel: May be required to travel internationally. This person will need to have an active passport.

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