Production Manager - Machine Shop

Weldaloy Specialty Forgings•Warren, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee of this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of this position. Manage production operations related to machining, saw, shipping/receiving, and box making departments Lead, direct, motivate and coach employees for the benefit of the company Establish, document and manage supervisors/hourly employees to production quotas and setup time targets. Oversee the use of Exception Mode reporting on the production floor Review and recommend manpower and equipment requirements to meet production schedule requirement. Ensure compliance with company’s quality, safety, environmental, and housekeeping programs Participate in the interviewing and hiring process, including candidate skills evaluation Recommend and manage training programs for all new or transferred employees related to job-related processes Ensure departments have adequately cross-trained employees to cover production needs and operator absences Utilize continuous improvement tools to reduce costs of manufacturing, with special attention to managing overtime, maintaining on-time deliveries, reducing non-conformances, and increasing machine utilization and production efficiency Participate in Material Review Board meetings as needed Understand and comply with terms of the UAW collective bargaining agreement and participate in the union grievance process Recommend resource changes to Supply Chain department to meet scheduling demands Monitor daily work activities to ensure efficiency standards are met and incorporate practices to improve production efficiencies Directly manage the hourly workforce in the absence of the production supervisors. May perform functions of hourly employees in emergency and absentee situations Oversee and participate in semi-annual performance evaluations for hourly personnel Authorize overtime and employee work schedule changes. Maintain and publish overtime equalization records Monitor progress to designated production schedules and assist in work prioritization where necessary Authorize and submit maintenance work requests related to equipment or facilities Review and approve/reject Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) submitted by direct reports on process improvements and corrections Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least five years of related experience and/or equivalent education & experience
Previous supervisory experience is required, preferably in a union environment
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
Demonstrated problem solving skills and excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to multi-task

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in manufacturing is highly desired, forging industry preferred
Previous experience using CRM/ERP tools preferred
Working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO:9001 international standards is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage production operations related to machining, saw, shipping/receiving, and box making departments
Lead, direct, motivate and coach employees for the benefit of the company
Establish, document and manage supervisors/hourly employees to production quotas and setup time targets.
Oversee the use of Exception Mode reporting on the production floor
Review and recommend manpower and equipment requirements to meet production schedule requirement.
Ensure compliance with company’s quality, safety, environmental, and housekeeping programs
Participate in the interviewing and hiring process, including candidate skills evaluation
Recommend and manage training programs for all new or transferred employees related to job-related processes
Ensure departments have adequately cross-trained employees to cover production needs and operator absences
Utilize continuous improvement tools to reduce costs of manufacturing, with special attention to managing overtime, maintaining on-time deliveries, reducing non-conformances, and increasing machine utilization and production efficiency
Participate in Material Review Board meetings as needed
Understand and comply with terms of the UAW collective bargaining agreement and participate in the union grievance process
Recommend resource changes to Supply Chain department to meet scheduling demands
Monitor daily work activities to ensure efficiency standards are met and incorporate practices to improve production efficiencies
Directly manage the hourly workforce in the absence of the production supervisors. May perform functions of hourly employees in emergency and absentee situations
Oversee and participate in semi-annual performance evaluations for hourly personnel
Authorize overtime and employee work schedule changes. Maintain and publish overtime equalization records
Monitor progress to designated production schedules and assist in work prioritization where necessary
Authorize and submit maintenance work requests related to equipment or facilities
Review and approve/reject Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) submitted by direct reports on process improvements and corrections
Additional duties as assigned