Assistant Production Manager

Gibson Guitars•Nashville, TN

39d

About The Position

The Assistant Production Manager position is a tactical role that supports the Production Manager in the daily performance of the revered Gibson USA Facility as measured through goals and expectations around SQDCHR metrics. The work environment is a high quality, high mix, high volume wood working facility for the creation of USA-made guitars. Working in a "high expectations" environment, the successful candidate will have a diverse, best-practices production background, that includes demonstrable expertise in positive production management, productivity (Lean) disciplines, safety-as-a-priority, and preferably guitar and/or production wood-working knowledge. Reporting directly to this position are Production Supervisors, and indirectly, the entire production Team. The Assistant Production Manager position reports to the Production Manager.

Requirements

Must be able to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and organize workload to meet organizational timelines in a fast paced, very high-growth environment
Solid proficiency in Excel
LEAN implementation experience including Kaizen events and visual factory initiatives
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Solutions oriented approach to challenges/issues
Solid interpersonal skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective business partner relationships at all levels of the organization
Strong teamwork and project management skills combined with ability to work as part of a team
Curious in nature and always looking to question, learn, and look for better ways to do things
BS degree preferred or equivalent with Engineering degree preferred
5-7 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Project management skills combined with ability to work as part of a team
Passionate about working and winning in a team environment.
Results oriented and driven, with a track record for delivering to plan
Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing circumstances. Able to proactively question and challenge to prioritize and identify solutions in timely manner
Clear and logical thinker
Relish working in a company with a diverse, challenging, and fast paced environment

Nice To Haves

Woodworking and guitar experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Supports the Production Manager by executing a strategic production plan with a day-to-day, hour-by-hour tactical focus
Monitors hourly performance of each department across the facility to identify areas requiring support to meet daily SQDC targets
Responsible for reviewing daily performance results that align with Production Manager's strategic objectives
Ensures that all team leaders are following standard work, engaging their teams on a daily basis, and communicating expectations and change effectively
Works with Supervisors and Team Leads to identify problems, corrective actions, and propose counter measures that align to the strategic direction identified by the Production Manager
Leads and participates in daily KPI meetings on the floor with cross-functional team members
Responsible for implementing safety, quality, delivery, cost, team member engagement, and LEAN initiatives
Confers with Supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments
Responsible for establishing, auditing, and engaging with visual controls for departments in accordance with the organization's LEAN journey
Enforces safety and sanitation regulations
Conducts employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assigns employee training to experienced team members
Responsible for employee engagement and development of LEAN principles within teams
Reviews employees' attendance and hours worked
Reads and analyzes charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs
Other duties as assigned.