Production Manager

Sunnen Products Company was founded in 1924 by Joseph Sunnen. For the last 100 years, we have been a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of bore sizing and finishing equipment, engine rebuilding equipment, and tooling and abrasives. We are seeking results-driven candidates that are interested in working for a company with a long legacy and a bright future!

As the leading global manufacturer of precision honing equipment and related accessories, Sunnen Products Company provides excellent employment opportunities for those in search of a challenging and rewarding career. We pride ourselves on our quality products, exceptional customer service and highly valued employees.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Production Manager will provide leadership, strategic vision, and tactical execution. They will support the manufacturing and assembly operations of the company by implementing lean methodologies, establishing and managing key metrics, and instilling a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

• Manage the plant workforce, establish priorities, and provide strategic direction for the manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Deliver business results focused on meeting the cost, quality and delivery targets while increasing operational efficiency to achieve operation excellence.
• Advocates for safety and provides leadership to the assembly and manufacturing organization.
• Leads, organizes, develops, motivates, and manages the assembly and manufacturing departments to set and attain goals and objectives consistent with Sunnen's business plan.
• Provides direction and support to managers, supervisors, and leads within the assembly and manufacturing departments.
• Assists foreman and supervisors in the preparation of performance reviews and in the disciplinary process.
• Assists in the development of business plans for assembly and manufacturing. This includes creation of the operations strategy, workforce planning, and operations budget.
• Leads lean initiatives within manufacturing and enhances employee lean knowledge to empower employees to implement improvements. Educates employees on lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping, 5-S, and SMED.
• Works closely with other functional support groups to facilitate necessary changes for improvement.
• Ensures compliance with ISO procedures. Directs activities required to resolve quality issues.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives and implements changes to improve productivity and reduce scrap. Monitors scrap and rework data.
• Directs the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of production standards.

The Production Manager has direct functional responsibility for leading the following areas:

Fabrication (Gages and Machine Departments)

• Provides direction and support to supervisors and leads.
• Identifies resources and/or courses of action required to meet customer demands.

Assembly (Gages and Machine Departments)

• Implements value stream org structure and daily accountability processes to increase team effectiveness and flexibility.
• Links internal processes to gain better visibility of material requirements to support OTTR.
• Establishes standardized work for module assemblies.
• Establishes standard practices and process discipline.
• OPF (One Piece Flow): Produces a press at a time per the established Takt Time.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree is related field is preferred.
• 8 years of management experience in a progressive manufacturing environment.
• Lean Manufacturing Certification a plus.
• Significant experience in Microsoft Office Suite. Oracle experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent people skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and effectively manage multiple projects/initiatives within budget and time constraints.
• Extensive knowledge of lean and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Mastery of SQCDM metrics and PDCA format.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and develop employees.

Sunnen offers a wide variety of benefits for our employees, such as:

• Competitive Insurance Coverage, eligible on the first of the month after hire date:
  • Medical (PPO and High Deductible Plan with Employer HSA Contribution)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life and AD&D
  • Accident
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity
• 401(k) Eligibility with Employer Match
• Company Paid Benefits:
  • Group Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive Vacation Policy
• Weekly onsite Nurse Practitioner and Chiropractor
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Plant Closure Between Christmas and New Year's Day

Sunnen is an equal opportunity employer and provides a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere. We are proud to say that our average length of service is nearly 20 years!

Apply today to join Sunnen Products Company and work alongside leading manufacturers as you build a rewarding career!