Job Title: Production Manager - Greenville, AL (45 minutes south of Montgomery)

Job Overview

Responsible for management and oversight of the Greenville, AL Production operation.  Reports to Plant Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership to and is responsible for all aspects of the Manufacturing process (including machining operations, plastic injection molding, rubber molding and encapsulation, manual assembly, and shipping processes).
• Manages and develops a team of 290 employees (and 8 Production Supervisors) with a commitment to process improvements in the areas of safety, quality, cost and delivery performance, utilizing business practices, processes to include 5S, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Drives / coordinates safety initiatives and improvements across all areas of manufacturing and all shifts.
• Ensures the most effective management of all work centers, processes and personnel involved with the manufacture of connectors.
• Identifies and manages key cost drivers within the manufacturing process and works to continually refine processes to meet business objectives.
• Develops solutions for meeting production plans in support of company objectives.
• Develops plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and employees while maximizing process flexibility through cross training.
• Plans, develops and implements new methods and procedures to improve operations, minimize operating costs and effect greater utilization of labor and materials. Eliminates waste.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with about 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing supervisory/lead role.
• Has polish, including strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Some ERP experience required
• Experience managing via KPIs
• Takes ownership and is a go-getter; identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Solid work history, not a job hopper
• Must not require visa sponsorship
• Prefer candidates with exposure to 5S, Kaizen, or Lean