Production Manager

Job Overview

Provides direct supervision to the plant's shipping and parts departments through its supervisors and leads. Manages the supervision of the entire operations. This position reports to the Plant Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure employees follow all appropriate safety procedures and have all necessary PPE to perform their role in a safe manner
• Create and maintain production targets for parts and Shipping based on budget
• Ensure output meets quality standards
• Organize workflow to meet targets and deadlines
• Improve and maintain a steady flow of material through operations proactively communicating any schedule shortfalls
• Drive continuous process improvement to increase safety, quality and operations performance through implementation of Lean Principles
• Create and track KPI’s to ensure delivery
• Manage operations supervisors to ensure LDM metric boards are maintained.
• Responsible for coaching and development of the operations leadership team
• Full accountability and ownership of your team’s development, trusting employee relations, projects follow up, execution of targets.
• Develop and communicate needs for staffing labor plan adjustments to meet production targets
• Ensure production floor areas are kept clean and organized.
• Actively involved in the hiring, evaluation, and the coaching processes for department employees
• Foster a healthy relationship with employees by treating them fairly and with respect
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education – Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and five (5) years’ productions management experience
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP software
• Outstanding Written and Verbal Communication
• Excellent organization and leadership skills
• Strong decision-making skills and results-driven approach
• Lean Principles: Problem Solving, Flow, Standard Work, Kanban, SMED, 5S