Production Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production Management

• Lead and coordinate electrical and mechanical direct labor teams to consistently meet production schedules.
• Monitor workflows, prioritize tasks, and allocate resources to achieve operational goals.
• Resolve production challenges quickly and effectively.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with planners and Project Managers to ensure weekly production schedules stay on track.
• Proactively escalate challenges impacting deadlines to senior management and other departments as needed.

1. Safety Compliance

• Champion a culture of safety, enforcing OSHA and company-specific safety protocols.
• Conduct regular safety audits, spot potential hazards, and implement proactive corrective actions.
• Lead safety inspections and audits with the support of the safety team, ensuring compliance across all work cells and leadership teams.

1. Employee Management

• Lead, coach, and inspire employees to deliver their best performance, conducting regular feedback sessions and performance reviews.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and productive work environment.
• Identify training and development opportunities to build team capabilities.
• Address employee concerns professionally, from coaching and mentorship to formal feedback such as write-ups, reviews, and warnings.
• Host regular production meetings to align and energize the team.

1. Process Improvement

• Drive initiatives to streamline operations, reduce waste, and maximize efficiency.
• Lead productivity-focused projects and champion lean manufacturing practices.
• Collaborate with different departments to implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Monitor and report on KPIs, including productivity, quality, and safety performance .

1. Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate records of attendance, production data, and safety incidents.
• Participate in strategic planning meetings to align production goals with company objectives.
• Partner with HR to lead hiring, onboarding, and training efforts for new team members.

Assess staffing needs, monitor capacity versus workload, and escalate headcount adjustments as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, Engineering, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of production supervisory experience in industrial manufacturing.
• 10+ years of operations experience required.
• Solid knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems and processes.
• Proven expertise in safety management and OSHA compliance.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team.
• Proficiency with production management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.

Physical Requirements:

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise and machinery.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move across the production floor for extended periods.

Work Schedule:

This role requires flexibility to adapt to changing production needs, including occasional weekends or overtime to meet critical deadlines.