Production Manager manages operations of production areas to ensure that volume, cost, waste, and quality standards are achieved. Follows overall production schedules to manage staffing and establish daily and shift production goals. Being a Production Manager monitors shift production metrics to identify and resolve issues and implement process improvements. Coordinates maintenance, turnarounds, and downtime for efficiency and speed. Additionally, Production Manager ensures that staff training processes, equipment, gear, and tool requirements are fulfilled to comply with health and safety regulations. Coaches teams in best practices to provide a safe and efficient work environment and resolve escalated issues and problems. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a senior manager. The Production Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Production Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
SUMMARY
The Production Manager directs the site manufacturing, tooling and maintenance operations through a team of functional managers and supervisors. The position ensures increasing levels of customer and employee satisfaction while improving the efficiency of manpower, materials, machines and facility(s).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Direct all operational activities to ensure that the trained resources and proper processes are in place to deliver best in class services and solutions
· Achieve financial sustainability during the manufacture of existing products and the development of new opportunities.
· Champion and communicate the vision and mission for the site(s) that focus and empowers employees to meet and exceed expectations for our customers, fellow employees and senior management
· Meet regularly with the leadership team(s) to discuss business operations, including customer needs, employee issues, equipment availability, and new business strategies.
· Maintain a work environment that promotes safety on a daily basis
· Ability to work in and lead a Matrix organization in support of the organizations goals
· Monitor and maintain continuous improvement activity and environmental reporting.
Skills:
· Entrepreneurial attitude/self-starter
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Good presentation skills
· Ability to work in a fast pace, multi-tasking environment which requires the capability to determine, respond to, set, and balance priorities
· Confidence and ability to design solution strategies for complex problems with customers
· Management and participation in cross functional teams
· Proven ability to effectively interact with Senior Executives
· ISO9001/AS9100 Quality knowledge of procedures and policies
· Good mentor for the entire organization on areas of expertise
· Ability to read and interpret blueprints
· Good reasoning ability (i.e.) define problem, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role is responsible for the overall supervision of the operations manufacturing, and maintenance to support the achievement of the Company’s financial, customer satisfaction and employee fulfillment goals.
Requirements:EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS and/or EXPERIENCE
This position requires a four year Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution or a minimum of ten years of experience in a manufacturing organization; a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent is preferred.