Production Manager

Position Title: Production Manager

Department: Plant Administration

Reports to: SVP of Operations Purchasing & Advanced Manufacturing

FLSA Status: Exempt

The Production Manager is a results-driven role responsible for overseeing our manufacturing operations and ensuring that production processes run reliably and efficiently. This role is responsible for managing resources executing production schedules achieving quality standards and optimizing productivity within our facility. As the Production Manager this position is responsible for all factory floor supervisors including inventory control maintenance and night shift foreman.

The position will include but is not limited to the following details:

Primary Responsibilities:

- Manage all production supervisors empowering them to fully operate lead and develop their

departments with a continuous improvement mentality.

- Plan coordinate and regulate manufacturing processes to ensure products are produced on time

and meet quality standards.

- Committed to the adherence of health and safety regulations and company standards.

- Stay abreast of the latest manufacturing technologies and processes through continuing

education industry engagement and vendor relations.

Essential Duties:

- Monitor production processes and schedule adherence appropriately dispatching and assigning

resources to respond to disruptions or bottlenecks.

- Collaborate with scheduling and planning to secure and align production schedules with customer

demands and organizational goals.

- Responsible for ensuring dispatch reports are followed and operations for jobs are completed

timely and accurately.

- Support all factory floor supervisors and HR with hiring onboarding training evaluating

performance and providing continuous coaching for all production labor.

- Collaborate with maintenance manufacturing engineering quality assurance supply chain IT

scheduling and planning and engineering teams to resolve issues and ensure seamless operations.

- Ensure that completed product satisfies the quality standards as defined.

- Manage expense budgets manufactured parts inventory and production costs to ensure

cost-effective manufacturing.

- Work alongside manufacturing engineers to develop workspaces tools instructions maintenance

plans and more.

- Administer continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. Lean 5S etc.) to drive operational

efficiency.

- Define annual efficiency improvement opportunities and outline achievable KPIs.

- Develop a business case and clear ROI to support prospective projects.

- Oversee clocking and operations implementing processes to ensure consistent direct labor

success and costing accuracy.

- Responsible for inventory management including the processes that support accuracy of levels

(processing of jobs scrap material usage move tickets clocking etc.

Qualifications:

- Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering Operations Management Business Management or a

related field.

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in production or operations management within a manufacturing

environment.

- In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes safety regulations and quality standards.

- Familiarity with lean manufacturing Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies.

- Forklift certified or the ability to obtain HII Forklift Certification.

Key Competencies:

- Strong leadership skills with proven experience in managing teams.

- Adept problem-solving analytical and organizational skills.

- Highly dependent on systems and data for developing strategy and execution.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and operating processes in ERP systems (preferably Syteline

or Infor product).

- Proactive written and verbal communication skills as well as inquisitive listening skills.

- Basic understanding of reading and interpreting engineering prints and familiarity with

Geometric Dimensioning

and Tolerancing (GD&T ASME Y14.5).

Physical Requirements:

- Must be able to stand walk and move around the facility for extended periods.

- May occasionally be required to lift or move items weighing up to 30 pounds in support of

production activities.

- Works in a computer-based environment requiring extended periods of sitting and consistent

hand/finger dexterity for typing and data entry.

Working Environment:

- Primarily based in a manufacturing plant environment.

- Exposure to typical manufacturing conditions including noise temperature variations and moving machinery following all required PPE and safety protocols.

- May require evening or weekend work depending on production schedules.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Employment with Harper Industries is contingent upon successfully passing:

- Pre-employment background check

- Pre-employment drug screening

Notes: Perform other duties as assigned. This may require occasional travel.

This position reports to the SVP of Operations Advanced Manufacturing & Purchasing.

Harper Industries Inc. (HII) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.