Position Summary: Direct all production employees in the execution of the production schedule. Monitor employee performance and provide training where required. Work with Production Support, Inspection, and Shipping Departments to meet all customer order requirements.
We desire an individual that has strong manufacturing engineering experience and is a charismatic people person with great communication skills.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide planning and direction of production activities to meet schedule requirements.
Provide communication and coordination to teams, peers and other departments.
Oversee the requisition of tooling, MRO, and shop supplies to meet schedule requirements.
Provide appropriate training opportunities for production employees.
Assure compliance with company policies and procedures in the production environment
Identify staffing needs to support the production schedule.
Prepare and adhere to department budget.
Timely reporting to management of any issues or concerns regarding production related equipment or tools.
Maintain effective 5S program for department organization and shop cleanliness.
Identify safety and ergonomic risks and develop and execute plans for improvement.
Conducts direct labor studies using acceptable engineering practices and established standards on operations, set up and work station layout.
Manage employee performance and compensation through;
- Maintaining job descriptions.
- Doing scheduled performance reviews.
Provided input to management team
Responsible for recruiting an adequate staff of qualified employees to support the production schedule.
Other duties as apparent or assigned.
Qualifications:
Direct machining experience
College or technical training.
Thorough understanding of production workflow and scheduling
Demonstrated success in implementing process improvements.
Knowledge and experience with the following:
- Statistical Process Control
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances
- Blueprint or mechanical drawing interpretation
- Implementation and enforcement of company policies and procedures
- Microsoft Office software applications
- Measuring tools
- Machine maintenance
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to organize, prioritize tasks, projects and lead effectively in a fast-paced work environment.
Experience in lean, leading teams and process improvement.
High integrity.