Production Director jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

• Contributes to the creation and implementation of best-practice manufacturing strategies.
  
• Supports the planning of vision, strategy, guidelines, processes, and procedures to improve operational performance.
  

• Designs, tests, implements, and maintains production systems to deliver products on time, meeting quality requirements and calculated cost.
  
• Drives continuous improvement measures in production quality, run times, process improvement, and machine availability.
  
• Executes validation plans to ensure robust technical solutions.
  
• Provides technical input for offerings to new markets and customers.
  
• Develops and maintains project plans and budget profiles.
  
• Analyzes and improves material usage.
  
• Identifies opportunities to improve production processes.
  
• Participates in the NCR process and performs root cause analyses.
  

• Implements strategies to develop technical skills within the production team.
  
• Manages and leads the team, including staffing, recruitment, training, development, and disciplinary matters.
  
• Motivates and coaches the team to achieve operational success.
  
• Ensures understanding and tracking of departmental targets/KPIs.
  

• Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Liaises, negotiates, and engages with key stakeholders.
  
• Communicates with stakeholders on the impact of market changes on manufacturing.
  
• Recommends solutions without compromising quality or service.
  
• Collaborates with other departments, suppliers, and service providers.
  

• Supports and implements the company's QMS, employee handbook, and policies.
  
• Maintains knowledge of relevant quality standards.
  
• Complies with health and safety guidelines.
  
• Promotes and develops the team.
  
• Anticipates and overcomes obstacles.
  
• Takes on personal challenges.
  
• Possesses confident, clear thinking.
  

• Works independently within the expectations of senior management.
  
• Understanding of manufacturing processes.
  
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
  
• Planning and prioritizing activities.
  
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Problem-solving skills.
  
• Understanding of health and safety aspects.
  
• Ability to work in a team and leadership qualities.
  
• Analytical and negotiating skills.
  
• Ability to train people effectively.
  
• Applies advanced technologies and engineering principles.
  
• Exercises discretion and initiative in setting and implementing targets.
  
• Ability to negotiate complex agreements.
  

Requirements

• Completed studies or comparable training in manufacturing/engineering.
  
• Several years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment.
  
• Good knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD.
  
• Experience in DFMEA, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, and lean/agile manufacturing techniques.
  
• Experience with the introduction of new products and managing a team.