Production Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Production Process Manager to join the team. The Production Manager will play a critical role in leading and optimizing the manufacturing processes for large-scale equipment, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety at every stage of production. The position will lead a team and will be focused on the assembly side of the operation.

Responsibilities:

1. Process Optimization: Lead efforts to optimize manufacturing processes for large-scale forklift equipment, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements, cost reduction, and quality enhancement.
2. Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of manufacturing engineers, technicians, and production workers, providing guidance, support, and motivation to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
3. Production Planning: Collaborate with production planning and scheduling teams to develop and implement efficient production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality products to customers.
4. Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing organization, implementing Lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and other best practices to streamline processes and eliminate waste.
5. Quality Assurance: Work closely with quality assurance teams to establish and maintain rigorous quality control standards, ensuring that products meet or exceed customer specifications and industry standards.
6. Equipment Maintenance: Coordinate with maintenance and facilities teams to ensure that manufacturing equipment and machinery are properly maintained and serviced to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
7. Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and protocols, promoting a safe and healthy work environment for all employees and implementing corrective actions as needed to address safety concerns.
8. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, and logistics, to coordinate activities and optimize processes across the entire value chain.

Requirements

1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certifications are a plus.
2. Experience: 3-5+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting, with a track record of success in process improvement, team leadership, and project management.
3. Technical Skills: Strong technical aptitude, with a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems. Experience with large-scale equipment manufacturing is highly desirable.
4. Leadership Skills: Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams, foster a collaborative work environment, and drive results.
5. Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify root causes of issues, and implement effective solutions.
6. Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
7. Project Management: Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
8. Continuous Improvement Mindset: A passion for continuous improvement and a commitment to driving operational excellence through the implementation of best practices and innovative solutions.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Bonus Incentive Opportunities