Manager of Production

We are seeking a highly experienced Production Manager to join our clients manufacturing team! This position plays a decisive role in the future success and growth of the organization! Apply today and join an energetic and collaborative team!

• Our client offers a competitive salary + benefits like health, dental, vision, PTO, profit sharing and more!
• The successful candidate will have 8-10 years of proven leadership experience in a fast-paced manufacturing plant managing or directly supervising a manufacturing and re-manufacturing operation.

Position Summary: This is a highly visible position where the Production Manager will oversee daily production activities and is responsible for the management of supervisors, technicians, equipment, materials, external and internal audits ensuring that the facility, employees, and product are following all regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily productions managing a team of 25-35 production employees, ensuring products meet customer requirements for quality, delivery, and cost.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate hourly labor requirements on the shop floor to support the incoming tear downs, inspections, and production repair jobs.
• Summarize and provide repair quotes for Customer Service.
• Ensure proper procedures and standards are in place and to conform to customer requirements, such as inspections, data collection, and delivery of materials, are being met.
• Lead problem-solving and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) initiatives to improve safety, quality, and production metrics.
• Oversee materials and inventory necessary to meet production delivery requirements.
• Lead the team through successful development and execution of monthly plans to meet schedule, revenue and cost requirements. Maintain and communicate daily, weekly, monthly KPIs / productions metrics.
• Participate in the day-to-day management in planning the labor and materials to support the production schedule taking into consideration planned and unplanned jobs and vacation schedules.
• Identify, develop and implement processes and efficiency improvements within production including troubleshooting problems.
• Lead the effort to improve Objective Key Results and Business KPI’s with precision and accuracy: (First Pass Yield Rate, Final QA inspection, Time to Estimate, Invoicing etc.)
• Responsible for staffing of hourly workforce, and management of personnel in such areas as time logging, and job performance.
• Create and maintain an environment that is conducive to retaining employees through effective planning, performance reviews, communication and training for all production employees.
• Review reports including daily, weekly, and monthly priority list to meet customer delivery requirements and monthly financial goals.
• Ensure accountability at all levels of the lead hands with consistent record-keeping and training.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and performance management ensuring safety, engineering, quality, customer service, teamwork and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Creating a safe and healthy work environment by ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, collaborating with the lead hands, and encouraging a culture of safety.
• Payroll reporting and employee benefits coordination including medical, disability and 401K.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering, and Business, Electrical Manufacturing and Repair.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of proven leadership experience in a fast-paced manufacturing plant managing or directly supervising a manufacturing and re-manufacturing operation.
• Ability to travel to Canada periodically for the first three to six months during the training period, and as required as per the need of the business.
• Knowledge of business productivity software (Visual Manufacturing preferred) and an aptitude for learning new applications.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a changing environment.
• Strong leadership capabilities, critical attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and strong technical knowledge.
• Proven success in leading and motivating mid-size, diverse teams in manufacturing, consistently achieving or exceeding performance targets.
• Passionate about people leadership, with a demonstrated ability to enhance employee development, engagement, and well-being, driving measurable improvements in productivity and satisfaction.
• Strong problem-solving skills, focused on implementing employee-centered solutions that also improve operational efficiency and key performance metrics.
• Experience managing highly complex projects and/or multiple projects with aggressive deadlines.
• Ensure production schedules are met and manufacturing is completed
• Proficiency in conflict management and business negotiation processes.
• Ability to implement business plans which usually involve change (sales and technological improvements) in a dynamic industry environment.
• Actively participate in customer and regulatory audits.
• Extensive professional knowledge and experience in areas of material management, and production.
• Ability to understand, perform and retain various job-related training.