Job Description
Job Description
What you will be doing as the Production Manager:
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\n - Know and understand the campus strategic directions.
\n - Define, develop and implement a Manufacturing strategy, which contributes to the campus strategic directions.
\n - Provide regular updates to the Manufacturing and Operations Manager on the execution of the strategy.
\n - Identify creative ways to reduce cost by streamlining processes and systems (i.e. modification of responsibilities or consolidation of tasks, elimination of non-value-added processes, or complete re-engineering of processes and systems.
\n - Utilize tools to monitor departmental cost and cost trends, striving continuously to improve value.
\n - Provide feedback to BUMs, WCMs, Functional Managers (FMs) on cost and cost trends.
\n - Drive continuous improvement through trend reporting analysis and metrics management.
\n - Assess the adequacy of data gathering methods utilized by the workcells.
\n - Assure that procedures and work instructions are efficient and not redundant.
\n - Offer new ideas and suggestions for improvement. Identify and implement new practices and processes that are “best in field.”
\n - Demonstrate a commitment to customer service; anticipate, meet, and exceed expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively; making customer issues a priority.
\n - Periodically “get down in the trenches” to rehabilitate troubled workcells or to help during product launch. Foster a “back to basics” mentality during these times. Lead by example; “Walk the talk.”
\n - Establish new measurement systems if/where appropriate.
\n - Exchange knowledge and information with other Company facilities to ensure best practices are shared throughout the Company organization.
\n - Ensure 100% adherence to all company policies and procedures (i.e. Health and Safety, Quality.
\n - Ensure all sensitive and confidential information is handled appropriately.
\n - Recruit, interview and hire Assistant Manufacturing Managers, Line Managers, and MIT’s.
\n - Communicate criteria to recruiters for Assistant Manufacturing Managers, Line Managers, and MIT’s position candidates
\n - Identify individual and team strengths and development needs on an ongoing basis.
\n - Create and/or validate training curriculum in the area of responsibility.
\n - Coach and mentor Assistant Manufacturing Managers, Line Managers, and MITs to deliver excellence to every internal and external customer.
\n - Establish clear measurable goals and objectives by which to determine individual and team results (i.e. operational metrics, results against project timelines, training documentation, attendance records, knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities, and personal development goals.
\n - Solicit ongoing feedback from Workcell members, Business Unit Manager (BUM), and Manufacturing Manager on the Manufacturing Manager’s contribution to the team. Provide ongoing coaching and counseling to the Manufacturing Manager based on feedback.
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What you will need as the Production Manager:
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\n - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred, and five years experience in a manufacturing supervisory role.
\n - Ability to read, analyze, interpret and communicate regarding common scientific and/or technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
\n - Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
\n - Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
\n - Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
\n - Proven experience developing and executing manufacturing strategies that align with broader organizational goals.
\n - Strong knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.
\n - Demonstrated ability to analyze cost data and operational metrics to identify trends and drive improvements.
\n - Excellent leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills, with experience developing supervisors and emerging leaders.
\n - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to and influence senior management.
\n - Ability to build effective working relationships across cross-functional teams, including quality, engineering, and customer-facing groups.
\n - Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems such as ERP and MES.
\n - Experience in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring team members.
\n - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
\n - Commitment to customer service, with the ability to prioritize and resolve customer issues quickly.
\n - Willingness to work flexible hours and take a hands-on approach on the production floor when needed.
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Job Tags
Work at office, Flexible hours