Production Manager

Responsibilities:

·       Ensure compliance with the daily production schedule and facilitate the efficient movement of materials among different departments.

·       Optimize the efficiency and productivity of manufacturing processes, machinery, and tooling to achieve maximum throughput.

·       Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gain a comprehensive understanding of customer requirements, provide accurate production lead times, and ensure timely delivery of orders.

·       Enhance the efficiency of daily manufacturing activities by optimizing resource allocation and effectively managing the shop floor team.

·       Lead continuous improvement initiatives, which encompass the establishment of a Control Plan, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Visual Management Tools, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Process Flow Charts, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Poka Yoke techniques.

·       Strategize, develop, and execute new manufacturing processes with the objective of reducing costs, enhancing productivity, and minimizing downtime.

·       Responsibility for leading the leadership team in driving key business initiatives and focusing on critical areas of the organization.

·       Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), evaluate production performance, and deliver comprehensive reports to the leadership team.

·       Ensure product conformance to industry standards.

·       Foster safety engagement and identify areas for improvement to minimize injuries.

·       Responsible for coaching and mentoring junior staff members, concurrently with leading training sessions focused on production.

Desired Skillset:

·       Strong knowledge of machining parts manufactured in a CNC/VMC environment.

·       Understanding of Engineering Drawings / GD&T.

·  Proven experience in Line Balancing, Standard Work, and Tooling/Fixture design.

·       Experience with electro-mechanical assembly.

·       Knowledge and working experience in establishing Control Plan, SOP, Visual Management Tools, FMEA, Process Flow Charts, RCA, and Poka Yoke.

·       Knowledge of ISO/TAPPI/SCAN Standards is a plus.

·       Experience with MES/ERP systems.

·       Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

·       Proven teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.