Summary:
Production manager is responsible for facilitate improvement projects and Kaizen (Rapid Continuous
Improvement) events to eliminate waste and increase efficiencies in various functional areas of the
manufacturing processes (manufacturing processes, yield improvements and cycle time improvements).
The position will require skill sets to break down complex operations with a process oriented mindset,
analyze and assist in the implementation of the plants strategic plan, provide project management
support, employee training and development.
Develops operating plan summaries for assigned product families and selected SKU’s including demand,
inventory and production data.
Provides daily-bucketed schedules by SKU to manufacturing and installs production compliance metrics
to measure performance.
Plans and prepares production schedules for manufacture of industrial or commercial products.
Prepares master schedule to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data to determine manufacturing processes, tools,
and human resource requirements.
Plans and schedules workflow for each line and operation according to previously established
manufacturing sequences and lead times.
Coordinates manufacturing activities and monitors schedule performance against plan to maintain
priorities and meet established schedules by meeting on a regular basis with cross-functional teams to
resolve delayed customer shipments, component shortages, overtime, priorities, as well as identifying
problems.
Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
Handles cross department communication, such as: handling expedited requests, supplying shipping
information, and routine order status questions.
Perform other work related task as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Oversee production planning and control and lead a team of production supervisors, technicians and
assembly operators to achieve Productivity, Cost, quality and Delivery Performance;
2. Plan and deploy resources to meet KPI targets and company objectives;
3. Initiate continuous improvement to eliminate waste;
4. Ensure minimal production downtime and process bottlenecks;
5. Cycle time and time study activities for all production lines;
6. Report in weekly operations reviews;
7. Ensure safety standards are adhered to;
8. Collaboration with other departments and headquarters to drive for excellence
