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Purpose

The Production Manager will be responsible for managing and coordinating all activities related to the manufacturing of products, ensuring that production runs efficiently and on-time while maintaining the highest level of quality. The Production Manager is responsible to plan, organize and control operations to ensure that goods are produced efficiently, within budgets and to standards. The Production Manager will oversee daily production schedules and ensure that inventory levels are managed properly.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor\'s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production management.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing a team of production staff.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, such as AS9100 or Six Sigma, is a plus.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and production planning software is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all production activities in the manufacturing facility, including scheduling, material procurement, and quality control
• Manages Production Supervisors
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed an in accordance with company policy
• Works with department leaders to monitor each department and make recommendations to improve performance that impacts the organization

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules to ensure that orders are completed on-time and within budget
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and policies in the production process
• Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize manufacturing processes, improve product quality, and reduce production costs
• Monitor production performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and productivity
• Manage and develop production staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation
• Maintain accurate production records, including inventory levels, production output, and equipment maintenance schedules
• Manage relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure the smooth operation of the production process
• Represent the organization in external relations including negations.
• Act as liaison between departments or other groups to improve function, performance or communication.
• Review applicable organizational policies and procedures ensuring accuracy and relevance, communicate said policies and procedures, updating as necessary.

Tasks

• Direct or plan a production schedule for the job
• Implement and control the production schedule; review and adjust the schedule when needed
• Determine the materials and human resources needed to meet production targets
• Assign or delegate responsibilities to appointed managers.
• Analyze operations to evaluate performance of organization and staff in meeting determined objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement or policy change.
• Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives or activities of organization to ensure continuing operations to maximize returns on investment or increase producti vity.
• Prepare and manage production reports and budgets, estimate production costs and implement cost control programs.
• Confer with organizational team members at all levels to discuss issues, coordinate activities or resolve problems.
• Implement corrective actions to address organizational or departmental issues.
• Establish departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions.
• Ensure efficient collaboration and coordination between relevant departments including procurement, distribution and management.
• Coordinate the development or implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems or other administrative control processes.
• Deliver speeches, write documents or present information at meetings to promote organization, departmental tasks, exchange ideas or accomplish objectives.
• Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations and document poor performance
• Monitor and review the performance of staff
• Implement and review standard operating procedures and ensure all procedures are being followed.
• Implement and enforce quality control to detect and correct problems
• Act as liaison between organization and outside organizations.