Production Manager

Metro Services is looking to immediately fill a Production Manager position for an Automotive Manufacturing Company in Washington, IN. The Production Manager is responsible for developing and executing plans to meet customer product delivery requirements. This is a direct-hire position. Apply Now!

Duties for this position include:

• Production planning and scheduling: Creates detailed production plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and work orders to meet production targets
• Demand forecasting: Manages and maintains appropriate inventory levels by closely monitoring past order data, economic information, seasonal factors, and competitors’ condition
• Inventory Control: Grasps and manages inventories for each product to avoid surplus or inventory shortages.
• Resource management: Manages monthly inventory levels of raw materials, ensuring timely procurement, and optimizing equipment usage, while developing and communicating purchasing plans and forecasts to all necessary departments
• Quality: Works closely with the Quality and Production departments to assist in quality improvement activities, while helping to ensure proper defect management and containment policies are followed
• Cost control: Tracks production costs, identifying areas for cost reduction, and managing budgets effectively
• Safety compliance: Supports safety regulations and procedures within the production environment to prevent accidents
• Performance monitoring: Analyzes production data to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Continuous improvement: Implements initiatives to streamline production processes, optimize workflow, and enhance productivity
• Communication and collaboration: Collaborates with other departments like sales, maintenance, and engineering to ensure smooth production flow
• Process Planning: Works closely with the Plant Manager and others to develop process plans that support production scheduling requirements

Compensation (USD):
$25.00 - $27.00/hour depending on experience

Schedule:
Day Shift

All candidates must have an expert level of the following skillset:

• Candidate should have strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills are essential)
• Solid communication skills, able to interact professionally with internal and external customers
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment is a plus
• Detail-oriented, leadership skills, and able to adapt to changing work situations
• Problem-solving abilities to address production issues promptly

Successful candidates must meet the following requirements:

• High school diploma
• 2-4 years of experience managing production schedules and resources or other equivalent experience
• Training or applicable experience with automotive APQP documents, PPAP submittals, etc. is preferred
• Automotive or plastics injection or extrusion experience is a plus
• Wear PPE
• Lift to 40 lbs.

Learn more about us by visiting our website at metroindustrialservices.com.

Have questions Call (931) 723-7810, ext. 1210 TODAY!

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Salary : $25 - $27