Job Summary:
Production Manager leads and optimizes manufacturing operations at our automotive parts production facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling manufacturing processes to ensure products are produced efficiently, on time, within budget, and to standard.
Key Responsibilities:
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Plan, organize, and oversee daily production operations to meet output, quality, and safety targets.
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Monitor production schedules and adjust workflow as necessary to meet customer demands and delivery deadlines.
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Lead, manage, and develop production teams to ensure optimal performance, employee engagement, and compliance with company policies.
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Ensure that production processes operate in compliance with ISO/TS 16949, IATF 16949, or other relevant automotive industry standards.
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Implement continuous improvement strategies using lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies to reduce waste, downtime, and inefficiencies.
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Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Supply Chain departments to maintain seamless production flow.
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Monitor and report key production metrics including OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), yield, scrap rate, and cycle times.
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Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and promote a culture of safety throughout the plant.
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Manage production budgets, labor costs, and equipment utilization to achieve cost-effectiveness.
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Participate in new product launches, tooling changes, and process validation activities.
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Provide regular performance reports and updates to senior management.
Qualifications & Skills:
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Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field. (or equivalent education + experience) Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
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Minimum 5-7 years of experience in a production management role, preferably in the automotive parts manufacturing industry.
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Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems, process engineering, and quality management systems (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 9001).
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Proficiency in lean manufacturing principles, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement tools.
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Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
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Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
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Familiarity with robotics, CNC machinery, stamping, or injection molding is a plus.
Working Conditions:
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Primarily based in a manufacturing plant environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures.
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May be required to work extended hours or weekends to meet production demands.
Physical Requirements:
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To work at a computer desk for 8 to 10 hours per day. Requiring the ability to concentrate on work to perform the appropriate analysis.
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Requiring the ability to navigate through the plant to different production locations to collect data.
Sensory/Physical/Mental Requirements:
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The ability to concentrate on a project and complete it on their own and to be a team player within the organization.
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Positive personality is a requirement.
