Production Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

This Production Manager is a key leader who is responsible for ensuring that manufacturing commitments are met safely, on time, on budget, and with the highest level of quality possible.

The Production Manager provides hands-on line supervision and direction to a culturally diverse team of Assemblers, Leads, and support personnel to meet production goals. The Production Manager gathers data, observes production processes, and uses metrics and process monitors to predict and plan continuous improvement opportunities. Responsible for identifying, collaborating, and implementing enhancements to production efficiencies, resource planning and training needs, line layouts, equipment optimization, and quality initiatives. Facilitate or contribute to a variety of process and project teams. These activities may be complex, long-term, and have a significant business impact.

The Production Manager is responsible for Assembly, Equipment and Production Support functions. Supervises employees assigned to multiple schedules within a warehouse/manufacturing facility. The successful incumbent will work with moderate day-to-day supervision and direction.

PRIMARY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Schedule Attainment

· Uses appropriate tools, such as check sheets, metrics, WIP management techniques (KanBan, FIFO, etc.), MRP / ERP, to predict, plan and manage daily activities.

· Review of the MRP system to assure timely build of product

· Manage supply planning and inventory strategy for multiple SKU’s primarily within the Acme Businsess. Responsible for unit fill rates. Assist Demand Planning with customer specific forecasting issues.

· Proactively identifies and addresses problems through collaboration, professional communication, and commitment to mutual goals.

· Manages and determines employee staffing and resource requirements to efficiently meet production needs.

· Practices and coaches effective time management techniques.

Quality System Requirements

· Collaborates with site and corporate leaders to identify and implement overall improvements to production.

· Employs the right tools at the right time for effective problem solving.

· Pro-actively resolves component and process concerns as they are encountered.

· Embraces and champions quality improvement opportunities.

Continuous Improvement

· Improves process and resource efficiencies.

· Reduces in-line process defects and assembly errors.

· Minimizes the impact of equipment downtime and improves equipment operating efficiency.

· Monitors equipment performance trends to predict and schedule necessary preventative maintenance activities.

Personnel Management

· Coaches and trains employees to high levels of success and contributions.

· Provides frequent and clear performance feedback, direction, and career guidance.

· Follows sound practices for documenting performance, counseling employees and adhere to appropriate discipline practices.

Employee Safety

· Maintains a safe working environment. Meet all company guidelines and governmental regulations.

· Regularly conduct workplace audits to identify and correct potential safety hazards.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· BS/BA degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field; or equivalent education and experience.

· Three years’ experience as a senior leader or supervisor overseeing multiple production teams.

· Two years’ experience managing projects from concept to post-implementation review.

· Demonstrate a high proficiency level designing, implementing and interpreting production metrics.

· Demonstrates solid, hands-on knowledge if ISO9000 Series practices in manufacturing.

· Understands and applies Good Manufacturing Practices, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement practices.

· Uses leadership skills and solid manufacturing and supervision knowledge to gain credibility to affect positive changes.

· Accurately forecasts and plans for resource requirements, including personnel, budget, tools, training, etc.

· Applies a solid understanding of appropriate employee supervision practices, performance management, basic discrimination laws, and company policies and procedures.

· Constructively and appropriately indentifies, understands and overcomes barriers.

· Use a methodical and holistic approach to problem solving, while selecting and using the appropriate tools to aid the process.

· Demonstrates a high level of proficiency using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and complex enterprise systems, such as MRP / ERP.

· Uses a high degree of self-awareness to modify leadership and communication styles to meet differing needs.

· Understands and applies knowledge of cultural differences and communication styles.

· Able to overcome obstacles and difficult interactions to achieve a positive, win-win outcome.

· Conveys a positive, professional and engaging demeanor that inspires teamwork and commitment.

· Actively pursues continued education and professional development.

· Able to work overtime and weekends as needed.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Experience supervising production or assembly teams in a moderate- to high-volume facility.

· Experience using MRP / ERP software

· Six Sigma certification

· Project Management Certification

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Rocky Mount, NC 27801 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rocky Mount, NC 27801: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person