Production Manager - Assembly

Brunswick Corporation•Merritt Island, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the talented operations team, you will provide leadership and supervision to a team of supervisors, team leads, support staff and production employees in a manufacturing setting to ensure optimal value stream performance. Apply Lean and continuous improvement methods to achieve goals and implement all activities across departments. Recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions through listening, engaging employees and problem solving. Act as the company conduit for employee communications to keep employees abreast of news and information. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Operations/Engineering/Manufacturing/Business or related field.
7+ years of operational experience in multiple phases of Manufacturing, Quality or Engineering with experiences in leading cross functional teams.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with demonstrated history a minimum.
Proficiency in Lean tools, techniques and applying in Operational Management.
Proven ability to drive results through leadership influence.
Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
Must have excellent verbal, written, listening and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively among all levels of an organization.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification by a recognized source preferred.
Demonstrated organizational and follow up skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and adapt to changing situations
Computer proficiency various software, including (ie; Microsoft, Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project).
Simulation software experience is a plus.
Demonstrates and promotes the organization's Employee Values through consistent modeling of respectful, inclusive, and ethical behavior in all interactions.

Responsibilities

Identify/prioritize/provide resources to assist the Operations Director to meet the annual operating plan and budgetary commitments.
Apply Lean tools such as Andon, VSM, Flow Improvements and Line Balancing to achieve business objectives.
Provide Operational Management leadership for production operations and mentor / develop supervisors and team leaders.
Coach and mentor assigned Green and Yellow Belts that drive positive financial impact to the business.
Identify issues, gather input from peers and employees and problem solve with recommendations and solutions.
Drives safety, quality, productivity performance in visual management format to sustain morale and achieve positive results in production area.
Works to continuously improve in all areas and provide regular reports to Operations Director.
Provide business leaders with support, tools and training to conduct project and performance reviews on an ongoing basis.
Monitor cost reductions, such as waste, scrap, damage and rework.
Evaluate and monitor production flow to anticipate bottlenecks and disconnects that will affect output.
Communicate to Supervisors, Team Leads and team members, information about departmental, facility and company events, changes, activities, policies, news and updates.
Supervise the successful transition of new products and new technology into the production area.
Ensure a positive approach to employee relations for all employees.
Maintain effective lines of communication with employees, leads and peers.
Build rapport and influence others in a positive manner.
Administer all policies and procedures as established fairly and consistently.
Lead by example; coach and mentor all assigned employees.
Support safety initiatives; policies and procedures to ensure plant operations are safe and consistent with company and governmental standards and help reduce accidents and injuries.
Other duties as assigned