Responsibilities:
- Oversee the production process, ensuring that production targets are met efficiently and effectively
- Produce and provide essential reports, analysis/observations and feedback necessary to management and leads; keeping production running smoothly and meeting schedules
- Manage and supervise a team of production workers, providing guidance and support as needed
- · Forecast, build production schedules according to customer contract obligation
- Monitor and maintain inventory levels to ensure adequate supply of materials for production
- Forecast and report adjustments in budgets and schedules necessary to meet all production schedules and contracted customer requirements
- Implement and enforce safety protocols to create a safe working environment for all employees
- Collaborate with leads and supervisors on daily, weekly and monthly basis to meet agreed upon production, quality and performance expectations
- Identify areas for process improvement and implement strategies to increase productivity and efficiency
Qualifications:
- 10+ years experience in manufacuring; machining - based production is a plus!
- Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or Engineering with an emphasis in manufacturing is preferred; relative work experience will be considered
- Previous experience in a production management role or similar position
- Demonstrated track record in improving efficiencies in people, flows and machining processes utilizing the talents of others
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
- Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on finding practical solutions
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.