Production Manager

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Summary

Responsible for overseeing the production process, coordinating all production activities and operations of the plant

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

(but not limited to…)

• Coordinate and supervise activities of assigned personnel including, but not limited to, Supervisors reporting to position, departmental production team, and support staff without direct supervision on relative shifts.
• Coordinate work assignments between supervisors on all shifts.
• Communicate with upper management informing them of problems and recommending/implementing solutions.
• Examine delivery priorities, plan and prepare production schedules and assign work accordingly.
• Assure work instructions are kept up to date.
• Supervise processes, housekeeping and 5S, safety and environmental policies and plant rules for the department.
• Recommend, monitor and execute proper disciplinary actions in accordance with company rules/policies.
• Keep communication lines open between departments/shifts.
• Work with quality department to maintain the highest possible quality standards.
• Assure that defined processes are adhered to and that any necessary corrections are made in conjunction with Process Control and Quality Assurance. Work with Quality Assurance to ensure defective parts are dispositioned quickly by rework or scrap.
• Conduct departmental meetings regularly.
• Train and direct workforce to optimize and continually improve productivity and efficiency of all processes.
• Successfully take on new assignments and responsibilities as directed.
• Work with management to continually update policies and procedures to facilitate continual improvements.
• Follow all Pace safety policies/procedures and report any unsafe conditions or hazards to proper personnel.
• Work with Quality Assurance to development work instruction to support production needs to maintain a high standard of production
• Ensure that parts are being produced to support overall On Time Delivery on existing and new produce introductions.
• Work with our current ERP system to track all departmental Key Process Indicators

Please note that the duties and requirements described herein are intended to represent general contents of this job. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Management, Engineering or other technical discipline is required.
• Experience in departmental management in a manufacturing setting. Well versed in IATF and ISO standards for quality and environmental management systems.
• Lean/Six Sigma problem solving abilities and skills mastery.
• Must have expert understanding of problem-solving concepts and techniques. Must be able to lead teams and work independently as necessary to resolve daily issues and manage projects as necessary for continuous improvement purposes. Serves as a mentor for direct reports in the understanding and implementation of problem-solving tools.
• Personal computer skills are required, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.

Skills:

• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization, from production associates to senior leaders.
• Ability to function as a team player, and be comfortable leading without authority.
• Ability to build credibility and trust.
• Ability to influence leaders, and change their paradigms.
• Must be proficient with the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Minitab statistical analysis software.

Key Position Competencies:

• Communications- Listening, Reading Comprehension, Speaking and Writing.
• Cognition- Analysis/Reasoning, Creative & Innovative Thinking, Decision Making & Judgement, and Problem Solving.
• Personal Effectiveness- Accountability & Dependability, Adaptability & Flexibility, Customer Focus, Development & Continual Learning, Ethics & Integrity, Results Focus & Initiative, Safety Focus, Self-Management, Stress Tolerance, and Tact.
• Interaction with Others- Influencing Others, Relationship Building, Teamwork and Valuing Diversity
• Occupational- Advocating Causes, Enforcing Laws, Rules & Regulations, Facilitating Groups, Interviewing Others, Providing Consultation, and Presenting Information.
• Management Qualities- Business Alignment, Coaching and Mentoring, Leadership, Fiscal Accountability, Organizational & Political Savvy, Planning & Organizing, Staff Management and Strategic Vision.

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