Production Manager

SUMMARY Provides leadership and guidance to the supervisor, team leaders and team members in the production department. Plans and directs continuous improvement within production, plans staffing and manpower levels to meet production demands. Reviews scrap, quality, downtime and safety metrics for areas and takes action when needed. Directs and controls activities related to the production and shipment of finished product to customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reviews and analyzes production data and prepared production reports as necessary

Plans manpower adjustments/needs, include temporary members, relative to new projects or cost reduction activities

Responsible for the daily direction of the production process to ensure all customer quality and delivery requirements are satisfied

Established or adjusts standard work procedures to meet production schedules

Creates, communicates, and monitors key measures and production goals on a yearly, quarterly and monthly basis and develops corrective action plans when appropriate

Develops and monitors the annual budget requirements for the respective production departments

Evaluates and monitors the respective department purchases

Actively direct and monitor the continuous improvement activities of the work teams to reduce operating costs through improved quality, reduced scrap and productivity improvements

Ensure compliance with all IATF 16949, when applicable, and ISO 14001 requirements and coordinate the development and implementation of corrective actions for all non-conformances within the appropriate timeframes

Assist staff in resolving work problems through continuous improvement

Responsible for ensuring safe work environment for all members and compliance with safety regulations

Supports supervisors in activity relative to employee relations, constructive action, and recruitment and selection

Provides training, support and guidance to supervisors, team leaders, and members to develop job skills

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to manage priorities and tasks

Ability to analyze data and plan improvement activities

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with all departments and members in a team-oriented environment

Possess good verbal and written communication skills

Must have the ability to interact and understand people

Good knowledge of the Toyota Production System

Good working knowledge of manufacturing systems, processes and materials

Possesses a working knowledge of budgets and financial statements

EDUCATION &/OR EXPERIENCE

High School diploma required

3-5 years’ experience as a supervisor helpful

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location