Production Manager

Description

The Production Manager will direct the daily operations of the assigned Value Stream(s) to provide adequate resources, on-going work direction and problem solving to ensure business goals are met under the guidelines of the company policies and procedures. In this role, the Production Manager will be a change agent and drive out waste throughout the manufacturing operation through the deployment of Lean methodologies and will develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supports site lean initiatives; helps ensure that lean enterprise-driven activities support and further the strategic goals of the business
• Lead and manage all manufacturing department(s) 
• Set goals and establish metrics for the departments 
• Manage department with zero recordable injuries 
• Manage quality systems and responsible for all out of box quality within these departments 
• Maintain an OTD of 98 % or better through planning and execution 
• Manage productivity levels with the departments 
• Continuously improve productivity, flow, kanban, change-overs, predictive maintenance etc. through the implementation of Lean principles 
• Decrease scrap levels and identify all forms of waste for elimination 
• Audit processes are developed and implemented to ensure defined processes are effective and maintained.
• Current on contemporary systems and automated techniques and uses such tools to optimize the tracking and flow of materials and information.
• Train staff on safety standards and company policies and regularly emphasize safety and maintain accident/incident free records.
• Provides direction and leadership to the scheduling and inventory control department; manages resources to support schedules, priorities and customers.
• Establish stretch goals/metrics for the value stream – define success.
• Actively participate in and lead self-directed Kaizen events 
• Lead/support the development of current and future state value stream maps and

continuous improvement plans, as well as the implementation of those plans across the value stream. 

• Be highly visible to associates and promote hands-on, high involvement approaches to problem solving 
• Support new product development by driving the operations requirements
• Review/Ensure success of the day-to-day production activities within the value stream while driving improvements.
• Assure a clean and safe working environment for all employees, emphasizing prevention of potential problems and hazardous conditions, and support the production safety programs. 
• Lead/support cross functional performance Gemba and drive improvements. 
• Drive cross-functional execution and track daily performance through the use of process center communication boards on a daily basis ensuring root cause analysis and counter measures are identified. 
• Conduct safety investigations as needed 
• Perform 5S audits/safety training 
• Responsible for developing and monitoring standard work and quality standards 
• Perform layered process audits and quality audits 
• Conduct OTD analysis and update sales order advisory 
• Manage resources of the assigned areas of the value stream.
• Manage assigned resources to or below budgetary levels
• Develop value stream budgets
• Ensure accuracy and proper management of inventory and build schedules 
• Ensure timely disposition of scrap and non-conforming materials 
• Execute, manage and coordinate department’s vacation schedule to ensure adequate coverage and completion of departments work products throughout the year
• Provide input and make recommendations for requisitioning, placing, and training of employees assigned to designated production area. 
• Develop and deliver complete, fair, accurate and meaningful employee performance reviews
• Responsible for assigned team’s adherence to company policies and procedure. 
• Award and discipline as appropriate
• Develop talent via training and career direction discussions. 
• Find opportunities for leaders’ growth.
• Ensure cross training of employees is conducted for development and skills matrix is updated
• Manage timely screening and hiring of new production employees

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Lean manufacturing concepts experience (layouts, material, performance to Takt, etc.) 
• Scheduling and planning concepts experience including material distribution (stockroom, finished goods inventory, shipping, and receiving)
• Must have strong computer skills, be organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to lead and coordinate multi-functional team projects.
• Ability to develop leaders.
• Must be self-motivated and possess excellent multi-tasking abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken. Must be able to positively motivate employees to drive change.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have proficient personal computer skills, including knowledge of routine database activity, Microsoft Outlook E-mail software, Internet software, Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software, Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Processing software. ERP /data analytics experience is strongly preferred.  

Education and/or Experience:                      

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in Business or Engineering field.
• 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.