Production Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates and oversees production, distribution, and warehousing in accordance with established policies, principles and procedures.
• Coordinates production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
• Confers with management personnel to establish production and quality control standards, develop budget and cost controls, and to obtain data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.
• Develops and implements plans for efficient use of resources including materials, equipment and personnel.
• Participates in the implementation and ongoing management of the quality system.
• Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and operating or production problems.
• Plans and directs production activities and establishes production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.
• Reviews and monitors production costs and product quality. Modifies existing processes or introduces new methods / ideas to enhance profitable operations and reduce waste.
• Understands and applies current manufacturing techniques such as Lean Principles, 5-S, Kaizan, Kanban, etc. to assure efficient and effective operations.
• Understands and applies metrics to evaluate performance in key operating areas (throughput, quality, efficiencies, output, scrap, etc.).
• Communicate effectively (both written and orally) with employees at all levels in the company, and externally with vendors and customers. Identifies and breaks down any communication barriers which exist, and resolves conflicts between departments.
• Hires, terminates, trains, counsels, rewards and disciplines, develops, and appraises the performance of assigned team members, including production supervisors and engineers.
• Conducts investigations on product loss during production, missing inventory, low production outputs, injuries/near misses, and employee issues.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with all information deemed to be sensitive to employees and the Company's well-being.
• When the Production Manager is the site leader, then she/he is also responsible for overseeing the management of the quality system in the facility and serves as the management representative for such. In this capacity, ensures that processes needed for the management system are established, implemented and maintained; communicates to top management on the performance of the management system and any needed improvements; and, ensures the promotion of awareness of customer requirements throughout the facility.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates an understanding of performance and productivity reporting, and the ability to leverage data to recognize and analyze problems, and adjust production processes accordingly.
• Demonstrates a hands-on approach who is willing to jump in and assure that the job gets done.
• Assists the Plant Manager or Director of Operations in creating the annual operating and headcount budget. Executes activities within the scope of that budget.
• Analyzes and understands the company's production systems, and embraces and executes "out of the box" thinking regarding problem solving.
• Able to speak effectively in front of groups and give professional presentations.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Undergraduate degree in Business, Engineering, or other four-year degree with five or more years of related experience in a supervisory or management capacity; or eight years of related experience in supervision/management in lieu of a degree. Possesses working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and ISO 9000 Quality System.

BASIC SKILLS:

• Track record of successful project management, dedication to continuous improvement, and team experience.
• Responds quickly to a changing demands and priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Committed to providing superior customer service, through the production environment.
• Works independently to analyze processes, identify problems and deliver solutions.
• Multitasks between numerous projects/processes, and with multiple people.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Performs well under pressure.
• Demonstrates superior organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products.