Production Manager

Description:

OVERVIEW:

- Oversee and ensure efficient use of employees according to production planning - First contact for production employees for any questions in production - Guide, train, supervise and discipline employees in all production processes (including maintenance and warehouse) - Promote open discussion and communication between employees - Cordinate activities between press, metal prep, rubber, and warehouse departments - Promote digitalization of production

PERFORMANCE METRICS:

- Practice “management by walking around” - Be the example of “how to work”, and lead employees by your actions more than your words - Meet production schedule due dates - Ensure production completes all paperwork 100% (no exceptions) - Promote GMT Global Philosophy and Strategy through the plant Requirements:

Major Responsibilities

- Manage and guide employees in production for both shifts, by working directly in 1st shift, and coordinating with 2nd shift lead. - Keep machines running and employees working. - Supervise employee attendance. Decide and approve applications for time off, being the first contact in case of unexpected leave/sick-time, etc. - Supervise and guide production employee’s efficiency, maximize output while maintaining quality, and safe operation of all equipment and machinery. - Supervise organization and cleanliness in all production areas by training and reminding employees. - Ensure the production schedule is met by being in constant and close cooperation and communication with planning, maintenance, engineering, quality, and front office staff. - Inform stakeholders ahead (or asap) in case changes in planning are required by any lack of resources (employee or machinery) or any other interruption on production process. - Ensure production process and improvements are in close communication and coordination with Engineering and Quality Control. - Support HR in making final decisions in hiring process (new positions, replacing employees, etc.) by evaluating skills and work experience of applicants. - Evaluate, train, discipline production employees in accordance with QMS and company policies. - Issue Work Tickets in ERP System for serial production. - Issue all necessary production planning documents in a timely manner to ensure smooth operation and production. - Discuss and solve all topics in production with support from Engineering and Quality Control. - Attend regular meetings for forecast discussion and implement required action for production in a timely manner. - Collaborate with General Manager and Accounting for investment requests to Upper Management (CEO or CFO) - Support health & safety discipline in production areas - Inform and consult with HR about issuing disciplinary measures for production employees in case of violations of policies, misconduct, attendance issues, etc. - Authorized to issue immediate disciplinary action (suspension or termination) on the floor in severe misconduct (for example health & safety violations, threats towards supervisor or other employees, etc.)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education

- Preferably a technical degree - Minimum High school diploma

Experience

- Five (5) years experience in production supervision/management in a manufacturing company - Preferred experience with hydraulic presses - Preferred experience with ISO 9001

Skills

- Very strong people skills with the ability to quickly and professionally direct employees - Strong people management skills - Highly motivated and dedicated - Strong computer skills and especially proficient at Microsoft 365 suite - Ability to follow decision making processes and align with corporate strategic goals - Deep knowledge of production processes - Strong understanding of technical equipment and handling of production equipment - Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations - Excellent organizational & leadership skills - High attention to detail