Production Manager

Production Manager

The ideal candidate will own the entire production process. They will strategize with other internal teams to ensure operational excellence. They will also run quality assessments to ensure customer satisfaction. The Production Shift Manager is responsible for coordination and supervision of the production process on the assigned shift to ensure production targets are met timely and efficiently.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manages and coordinates all activities of the production team on an assigned shift.

• Cooperate with other departments to ensure effective plant operations and problem-solving.

• Communicate with supervisors and team members to troubleshoot and resolve issues.

• Leads plant initiatives, corrective actions and effective decision-making related to plant operation.

• Ensures company policies and safety procedures are being followed in the plant.

• Confirms team members have the tools and necessary training to perform and meet departmental goals.

• Recommends and implements measures to improve methods, equipment, performance, product quality, and efficiency through daily information sharing and reporting.

• Communicates, coaches, counsels, and trains supervisors and team members on standardized work practices, 5S, safety, quality and team building to meet company production goals and expectations.

• Ensures performance issues, conflicts, and other disciplinary issues are addressed and resolved timely and effectively. Initiates disciplinary action through communication with the Plant department supervisors, managers, and HR.

• Participates, facilitates, and oversees evaluations, CFTs, committees, task forces.Follows and ensures Lean and continuous improvement methodology.

• Occasional travel by car or plane may be required.

• Supports EHS objectives and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

• 2+ years of production experience

• Auto-Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a managerial or supervisory role.

• Strong organization and time management skills.

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

• Computer skills to include Word, PowerPoint, Excel

You should be proficient in:

• Leadership / People Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Supervisory Experience
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Coaching and Mentoring Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Ball Grid Array (BGA)

Salary info:

$52.88 - $57.69 / hr