Production Manager

PRODUCTION MANAGER

JOB FUNCTIONS / DUTIES:

• To exhibit a fair and consistent management approach ensuring a satisfied and productive employee workplace.
• To identify growth and developmental opportunities and on-going training needs of supervisory personnel, which provide for an overall positive working environment.
• To persuade and support the Company policies and business objectives in the daily management of the operations of the Company.
• Establishing departmental measurable and goals that are monitored, tracked, and audited on a regular basis and communicated to employees through daily Team Meetings.
• Maintain and post Open Issues Lists within the department that identify opportunities to improve safety related issues and develop action plans to actively address identified issues in a timely manner.
• Recognize specific achievements within the department regarding improvements in safety, environmental, ergonomics and employee wellness.
• Enforce all safety rules and regulations consistently and hold Team Leaders accountable for enforcing said rules.
• Actively participate in Accident Investigations and correct unsafe conditions in a prudent and timely manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in daily team meetings and offer ideas/suggestions that contribute to meeting the performance objectives.
• Lead and participate in team activities to maintain and continuously improve performance goals.
• Coordinate the utilization of facilities, equipment, materials, and employees to meet departmental performance objectives.
• Manage and train team leaders and team members in developing team-work skills and team-oriented activities in a positive working environment.
• Track time sheets, attendance records and ensure that all performance reviews are completed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate staffing needs and ensure that all personnel issues are dealt with in a timely manner.
• Develop and implement ergonomic production layouts to optimize process flows and eliminate non-value-added activities through the principles of synchronous manufacturing.
• Establish accurate data collection systems for management non-conformance product tracking, labor tracking and resource utilization reports.
• Ensure strict compliance with all IATF-16949 procedures and monitor development and compliance of all work guidance on the floor.
• Participate in the advanced product quality planning activities for the development of control plans and work guidance.
• Identify accurate monitoring and data collection systems for critical processes, equipment and/or product parameters. Track capability for continuous improvement activities.
• Assess the abilities of personnel and resources and allocate them to the areas of their greatest expertise and utilization.
• Maintain daily schedules and maintain weekly production requirements.
• Ensure information systems and production data procedures are being followed.
• Ensure that training needs are being met by all personnel and that training procedures are being followed.
• Liaison with other departments in meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate all production equipment to meet production schedules.
• Guide and participate in departmental continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure that all accidents are properly reported, and accident investigations are completed within 24 hours.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business field of study. Twelve years work-related experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree. Work experience combined with current schooling towards degree will be considered.
• Implementation knowledge of OSHA industry health and safety regulations.
• Operational knowledge of management information systems, use of personal computers and application software.
• Extensive manufacturing management experience in a high volume, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated organizational, communication, problem solving and people skills.

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