Production Manager

Position Overview

The Production Manageris responsible forleading production performance across a three-shift manufacturing operation. This role develops and implements processes controls and continuous improvement initiatives that support safety quality delivery performance productivity and inventory management. The Production Manager works closely with operations sales engineering customer service and other functional teams while developing supervisors team leaders and production personnel to achieve operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all production activities within the value stream across a three-shift operation.

Implement safety improvementsidentifiedthrough incident and near-miss reporting programs.

Develop audit and coach Supervisors and Team Leaders on leader standard work.

Coordinate activities of supervisors team leaders maintenance personnel and production employees while supporting their professional development.

Serve as a member of the production scheduling team.

Collaborate with customer service and customers to address delivery and quality concerns.

Assistleadership in the development implementation and enforcement of company policies.

Support and drive lean manufacturing and Business System initiatives.

Develop implement and sustain continuous improvement programs within production operations.

Contribute to monthly business planning activities and the annual budgeting process.

Ensure compliance with quality management systems and ISO 9001 requirements.

Partner with accounting administration sales engineering and management teams to support business performanceobjectives.

Support and coordinate corporate and business unit initiatives as.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing Toyota Production System (TPS) Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement methodologies.

Strong leadership and team development capabilities.

Ability to work collaboratively across departments and functions.

Strong customer focus with the ability to respond effectively to internal and external customer needs.

Results-oriented mindset with a demonstrated sense of urgency and ownership.

Ability to adapt and perform effectively in rapidly changing environments.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Data-driven decision-making abilities.

Strong computer skills for communication reporting and analysis.

Solid business acumen.

Experience working directly with customers.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Engineering Sciences Business ora relatedfield; equivalent experience may be considered.

SAP experience.

Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing transformations.

Demonstratedability to develop future leaders and build organizational capability.

Experience communicating strategicobjectivesand aligning teams toward business goals.

Strong technical knowledge with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to challenge the status quo and drive innovation.

Physical Demands

Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Requires close vision distance vision color vision and peripheral vision.

Regular exposure to a manufacturing environmentcontainingmoving mechanical parts.

Ability to perform work safely in an industrial setting with typical manufacturing noise levels.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a U.S. Person which includes U.S. citizens U.S. nationals U.S. permanent residents individuals granted asylum in the United States and refugees in the United States or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.