POSITION SUMMARY: Hands-on Production Manager will lead and manage the day to day operations of the facility to ensure objectives are met. Position is open due to incumbent's retirement. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Production Planning
Ensure Product Quality
Problem Resolution
Cost Control
Act as liaison between operations and other key areas of the organization such as; sales, engineering and customer service.
Have the initiative and competence to anticipate and respond to issues along with the ability to design and implement changes as needed.
Continue PPS and 5S initiatives.
Time Management
Mentor line leaders and group leaders.
Ensure safety regulations are being followed and training is provided.
Other duties as assigned.
EXPERTISE REQUIRED:
Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and minimum of 5 years of relevant manufacturing management experience
Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivots, conditional formatting, graph’s)
Experience in putting structural environment in place and turnaround.
Experience in Schematics, Blue Print reading, AutoCAD introduction
Initiative and competence to anticipate and respond to issues along with the ability to identify and implement changes as needed
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles a plus
Excellent communication skills, personal accountability and a strong sense of urgency
Training and supervisory experience (progression – how quickly promoted)
Strong ability to communicate to multiple levels and functions
Work independently
Strong mentorship
Has led multi-functional projects
Has led teams in structured and stressful environment and ever-changing environment
Strong ownership of outcomes (high responsibility)
Proactive versus reactive approach
Lead by example
Bilingual (English and Spanish), preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a manufacturing plant environment. Must be able to work in a non-climate controlled environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 30 pounds.