Head of Production

Variosystems Inc•Southlake, TX

11h

About The Position

This role oversees production operations to ensure timely and accurate completion of customer orders in alignment with Planning and SAP/FLX systems. It ensures employees and temporary staff are properly trained, identifies and mitigates single points of failure through cross-training, and applies LEAN principles to improve processes and achieve KPIs. The position also supports quality standards by working within the QM System to drive continuous improvement and organizational growth.

Requirements

5 years minimum of Manufacturing Manager/Production Manager experience
10+ years of technical experience
Familiarity with relevant manufacturing processes
Familiarity with LEAN Manufacturing concepts
SAP experience preferred
Associates degree or equivalent experience
Microsoft Office - Excel

Nice To Haves

SAP experience preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure proper manpower to meet the production schedule. Manage time off and other leave request in relation to the production schedule.
Respond to capacity adjustments by developing a cross trained and flexible work force
Alert leadership to challenges that may; prevent Production from meeting the schedule
Ensure the Production floor is audit and visitor ready (i.e. 6S)
Seek, engage in and execute improvement activities that support better flow in Production
Communicate as appropriate, the status of work orders to Planning, Account Management and leadership
Communicate, develop and encourage the Production team
Lead and support the supervisors for SMT and Secondary Operations
Ensure the adequate equipment, tools and fixtures are available to Production.
Responsible that the preventative and sustaining maintenance is completed as appropriate for machines and equipment
Coordinate support from Engineering or the customer with Account Management to address challenging boards or tester equipment
Ensure Operations metrics are met
Conduct shop floor standard meetings and ad hoc meetings as needed
Drive problem solving and root cause analysis as appropriate to address metric misses
Ensure proper use of SAP and FLX in Production
Provide Planning and Technical with correct cycle times and process feedback to maintain SAP and FLX
Full accountability for production operations and daily operational goals