Our client is an international company, specializing in the manufacturing of products for the wood industry. This is a full-time, direct-hire role. They are seeking a Production Manager with experience in manufacturing to join their team on the 2nd shift.
Reporting to the Director of Production, the Production Manager is responsible for the overall operating performance of the Manufacturing operation. This position works collaboratively with area leads and/or supervisors to streamline production with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, waste reduction (material and processes) and productivity.
Together with the Director of Production, this leader helps to develop and implements effective strategies to meet key manufacturing performance goals.
Responsibilities:
- Direct manufacturing operations with and through a team of area leads and/or supervisors. Monitor, measure, and report KPIs for each area.
- Assist the Director of Production in analyzing operations to improve safety, quality, and production efficiencies.
- Ensure compliance with Company standards for safety, quality, cost control, waste reduction, and on-time delivery.
- Interface with other Company divisions, suppliers, areas, and/or customers as necessary to ensure smooth coordination of scheduling and to achieve desired results.
- Participate in daily, weekly, monthly and annual planning as appropriate. Identify, communicate and drive implementation of strategic action plans to meet performance objectives.
- Provide leadership for problem resolution to facilitate improvements and productive working relationships among various areas.
- Support our Company’s culture including employee participation and decision-making methods, morale, and employee development.
- Maintain a strong production floor presence. Adequately understand the processes to set the example for others.
- Be a central leading figure in problem solving through effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Be a strong advocate for continuous improvement, engaging employees and striving daily for operational excellence.
Qualifications
- College degree, or commensurate experience.
- 5 plus years of supervisory/management experience in a manufacturing environment, with machining and assembly processes a plus.
- Knowledge of/experience in Lean Six-Sigma certification with 3+ years of hands-on, practical lean manufacturing management – with demonstrated results – strongly preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communications and interpersonal skills to facilitate work through multiple shifts /departments / buildings.
- Ability to think ahead, plan accordingly and prepare/deliver action plans to achieve results.
- Possess strong analytical skills and mechanical aptitude to help troubleshoot problems and implement improvement plans which deliver solutions effectively.
- Must be highly organized, self-motivated and assertive when appropriate.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
- Possess computer skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Biter & Associates is a direct-hire recruiting firm. No fee is ever charged to the candidate. All fees are paid by our client companies. Candidates must submit a minimum of three professional references and agree to a criminal background check, employment verification and verification of education.
Pay: $58,946.71 - $79,946.58 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
