Production Manager Jobs in Rochester Hills, MI (NOW HIRING)

Premier International is an experienced, quality-driven supplier to the automotive industry, specializing in a wide range of die-cut materials, labels, and BSR/NVH applications. Headquartered in Wixom, Michigan, with additional manufacturing operations in Pflugerville, Texas, we proudly service customers throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Our team brings proven industry expertise and operates within facilities fully certified to IATF 16949:2016 standards. As one of the industry’s fastest-growing companies, we pride ourselves on maintaining a safe and healthy work environment while promoting customer service, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Specific Responsibilities include the following:

Directs manufacturing and verifies system and process compliance

Drive Process improvement and cost reduction activities

Support problem prevention & detection by driving process compliance

Developing strong supplier & customer relationships

Trains, mentors and develops plant employees in preparation for career advancement opportunities

Any additional responsibilities supervisor requests

Measures of Performance:

Report and ensure accuracy of key operational metrics (asset utilization, inventory accuracy, on time, scrap, etc...)

Develop and implement operational improvements/cost savings

Demonstration of behaviors and values of Company

Performance against budgets, metrics and goals

EU%, Productivity, On Time, Quality, Scrap, etc...

Key Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:

• Leadership: ability to lead people, get results through others and hold self and others accountable

• Planning: ability to think ahead and plan over a time span of 1 month

•Knowledge and experience in IATF 16949:2016

• Manufacturing systems deployment and compliance

• Problem analysis and resolution at the functional level

• Technical skills including Lean Manufacturing techniques, Kaizen, process improvement, Six Sigma, freight & distribution, materials management, production scheduling and OSHA.

• Experience in ERP and production reporting systems

•Minimum 2-3 years production supervision experience in a manufacturing environment and secondary education beyond High School – College, Skilled Trade training, technical training, etc...

•Computer proficiency – strong Excel, PP and Outlook skills

Job Description:

•Develops, implements and drives compliance to preventive and predictive maintenance systems and processes

•Manages labor costs to budget/business plan including OT.

•Responsible for ensuring compliance to processes and systems necessary to avoid premium freight.

•Leads 5S and Visual management activities on the plant floor and ensures compliance once implemented

•Drives continuous improvement in cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and on-time delivery.

•Responsible for ensuring 100% compliance to plant floor processes, procedures and systems implemented(Ex. 5S, Poka Yoke, SMED, etc...)

• Supports manufacturing policies in the areas of Lean Manufacturing techniques, materials usage, shipping and receiving, capacity planning, production scheduling, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations and performance measures.

•Directs implementation and execution of manufacturing policies and practices on the plant floor

•Builds, develops and manages production team capable of carrying out needed operations strategies and improving employee relations.

•Supports problem resolution activities to facilitate faster improvements and improved working relationships.

•Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations.

•Identifies, assigns and complies with training requirements in production.

•Documents and leads monthly plant reviews to include cost, quality, production and safety

•Responsible for monthly manpower planning to include productivity calculator, OT tracking, total man hours worked, identifying employees by position, etc...

•Actively participates in the Layered Audit program and participates in quality standards audits as required

•Guides participation in scheduled Kaizen events

•Train personnel on cycle count process and ensure cycle count schedule is followed.

‘Working with the best’ is the only way to go. When you are looking for die cut products, Premier International has the proven die cut working expertise. Premier’s reputation has been one that our competitors covet and customers depend on.
Established in 2005 Premier International has built its reputation as a leading supplier of die cut product servicing the automotive and home appliance industry.
At Premier International the management team is committed to the continuous pursuit of excellence, working closely with customers to produce die cut and label products that meet or exceed requirements and are cost competitive.