Production Manager

NR Consulting is currently seeking a highly motivated Production Manager for an opportunity in Burlington, WA – Onsite!

Position Title: Production Manager

Location: Burlington, WA – Onsite

Anticipated Start Date: 06^th Jan 2025

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. NR Consulting will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Job Type: Fulltime/ FTE

Job Description:

• Oversee and manage all production processes.
• Directly supervise and provide guidance to all production supervisors.
• Plan, develop, and execute production schedules to meet organizational goals.
• Establish, communicate, and ensure achievement of production targets and objectives.
• Monitor and adjust production schedules to align with operational demands and resources.
• Estimate production costs and develop strategies to optimize budgets.
• Manage production budgets, incorporating cost control and cost-saving measures.
• Mentor and develop production team members to enhance their skills and overall team competency.
• Optimize the use of human and material resources to achieve production targets efficiently.
• Develop, implement, and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for production operations.
• Analyze production workflows and quality metrics to identify and resolve issues promptly.
• Initiate and oversee process improvements to enhance production efficiency and effectiveness.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and detailed production reports.
• Conduct timely and constructive performance reviews for all direct-report employees.
• Make strategic decisions on equipment utilization, maintenance, upgrades, and procurement.
• Uphold compliance with health and safety protocols and regulations.
• Define and monitor product quality standards to meet customer and organizational expectations.
• Implement and enforce quality control systems and tracking mechanisms to achieve quality objectives.
• Foster efficient collaboration between departments such as quality, engineering, maintenance, procurement, logistics, warehouse, and management.
• Track and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs), including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and labor hours per unit of output.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of production experience.
• 5 years of experience as a production manager in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with production planning, controls, and instrumentation systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of process improvement methodologies, budgeting, and production standards.