Production Manager

Overview

Lutron is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Production Manager out of Ashland, VA to support our Shading Solutions group. In this position, you will lead the manufacturing team to increase the quality and productivity of Lutron manufacturing processes. You will apply your abilities of cross-functional leadership, technical knowledge, and communication skills to improve profitability on existing products as well as ensure timely introductions of new products. Your contributions will be instrumental in driving the success of our automated shading solutions business. Watch this video for insights on our automated shading solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the local team of process experts.
• Be responsible for day-to-day production operations, execution to schedule, quality, and cost
• Drive continuous improvement activities around people development,safety, and enhanced processes
• Drive year-over-year productivity improvement
• Ensure all quality goals are met
• Foster key relationships across the business and organization
• Lead and develop team members - ensure cross training is developed and executed.
• Interface closely with the plant leadership team, Corporate Operations and Customer Service teams regarding issues and opportunities.
• Exercise Kaizen/5S program to drive lean manufacturing principles and achieve cost, quality, and capacity goals.
• Adhere to Lutron Production Systems
• Drive manufacturing readiness for product launch and transfer to production
• Establish metrics to track improvement over time
• Improve KPI's
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant degree with proven understanding of Mechanical and Electrical fundamentals
• Minimum, cumulative GPA of 3.00
• Proven fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments
• Knowledge lean manufacturing principles and cost drivers
• 10 years of applicable manufacturing experience
• 3 years’ experience in people management
  
  

Lutron Electronics’ position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth. Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers. This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent. Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education. Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people-centric, technology-driven organization. For more information, view our website at www.lutron.com.

Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action - Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics