Production Manager

SUMMARY:

Wiric Corp. is a Tier 1 global automotive supplier with facilities in Rochester Hills, MI, Santiago, Dominican Republic, and Harbor Beach, MI. We're looking for a Production Manager to join our leadership team at the Harbor Beach, MI facility.

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day production operations, ensuring that manufacturing processes run smoothly, efficiently, and safely in compliance with company standards. This role requires strong leadership skills, the ability to manage and motivate teams, and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement. The Production Manager will directly supervise hourly employees and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production targets, ensure product quality, and maintain a safe working environment.

Supervision & Leadership:

• Lead and manage a team of hourly production workers to meet production goals while maintaining high levels of safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to team members to enhance their performance and develop their skills.
• Ensure proper staffing levels and shift coverage to meet production schedules.
• Foster a positive work environment by encouraging open communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Production Management:

• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as necessary to meet customer demands and production targets.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and procedures by performing routine checks and audits on finished products and production processes.
• Identify and troubleshoot production issues, initiating corrective actions as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production processes, reduce waste, and improve overall efficiency.

Safety & Compliance:

• Promote a culture of safety by ensuring that all team members follow company safety protocols, wear personal protective equipment (PPE), and work in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and report any hazards or unsafe conditions.
• Ensure that all employees are trained in safety procedures and best practices.
• Maintain 5S throughout all operations and throughout the facility.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Analyze daily production records, scrap logs, and run statistics and address issues in the morning production meeting.
• Communicate key production metrics and issues to management, providing recommendations for improvements.
• Document any non-conformance issues and work with the quality team to resolve them.
• Document and maintain training records for all direct reports.
• Perform annual Employee Evaluations

Continuous Improvement:

• Encourage and support the team in identifying and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
• Participate in problem-solving activities and root cause analysis for production issues.

Education, Experience, and Knowledge:

-High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Experience in the automotive manufacturing industry (preferably Tier 1) is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

-Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time-management abilities.

• Ability to read and interpret work instructions and quality specifications.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, machinery, and equipment.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., 5S, Kaizen) is a plus.
• Computer skills and the ability to use production tracking software or systems required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person