What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Optimization Lead position at Capstone Search Advisors?
Responsibilities Overview
This Senior Manufacturing Specialist will oversee daily operations to meet production goals, ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality output. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, technical expertise, and optimization skills to drive process improvements and maintain compliance.
Main Areas of Focus:
- Daily Manufacturing Activities: Metal cutting, forming, welding, machining, assembly, and finishing processes must be overseen to meet production targets and quality standards.
- Process Optimization: Identify areas for improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies, and implement best practices to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Collaboration and Planning: Work with production planning teams to create schedules aligning with customer needs and inventory requirements, adjusting as needed to address production challenges.
- Quality Assurance: Implement rigorous quality control measures to ensure adherence to quality standards, working closely with the QA team to resolve any issues.
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage supervisors, technicians, and operators, fostering a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and accountability.
- Safety Management: Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies, conducting regular audits, risk assessments, and safety training to maintain a safe environment.
- Equipment Maintenance: Oversee equipment maintenance, calibration, and repair, coordinating with the maintenance team to minimize downtime.
- Operational Cost Management: Manage operational costs and contribute to financial planning, monitoring resource utilization and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Supply Chain Coordination: Work with the supply chain team to procure raw materials and components, minimizing production delays.
- Compliance and Documentation: Ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies, maintaining accurate production records and reports.
- Tech Integration: Stay updated on industry trends and new technologies, leading the integration of advanced manufacturing technologies and automation.
- Problem-Solving: Address production issues promptly, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions to minimize disruptions.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a metalworking or similar environment.
- Strong knowledge of metalworking processes, including CNC machining, welding, cutting, forming, and assembly.
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement practices is highly desirable.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in manufacturing software (e.g., ERP systems) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Commitment to safety and quality standards.
