Production Manager

Future Form Manufacturing•Sparks, NV

25d•$95,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

To direct manufacturing operations through a team of leads and supervisors, ensuring increasing levels of customer and employee satisfaction while improving the efficiency and quality production of team members, materials and equipment and enhancing company profitability.

Requirements

BA/BS in industrial, mechanical or Business Administration or an acceptable combination of education and experience
Minimum of 5 years experience in manufacturing management, preferably in a process-oriented company
Minimum of 3 years experience managing a significant segment of a large manufacturer or the entire operation of a smaller manufacturer
Strong knowledge of all facets of precision sheet metal manufacturing
Strong math skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; algebra, geometry and trigonometry
Strong blue print knowledge including flat pattern layout knowledge
Strong ability to counsel team members and to coach and train
Strong ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills
Good computer skills: Word, Excel and Internet use mandatory
Strong ability to read, analyze and interpret written instructions.
Ability to trust people to work smart

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent
Additional related education (e.g., engineering, metallurgy, management and business type courses, problem solving techniques, leadership development)
Knowledge of CAD systems and of automated (robotic) equipment programming

Responsibilities

Provide direction for production personnel including leads and supervisors
Coach and support, providing performance feedback on an ongoing basis
Build group commitment to department and company goals and objectives
Complete performance evaluations in a timely manner
Responsible for hiring and progressive corrective counseling as needed
Assess training needs, providing assistance as needed
Assess shop equipment and automation needs in conjunction with Director of Operations; research and provide sound recommendations accordingly
Formulate and recommend manufacturing policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation
Develop the manufacturing plan and establish procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure that products conform to established customer and company quality standards
Effectively resolve customer concerns and issues in conjunction with internal customer contacts
Work with Director of Operations on major projects (e.g., plant layout changes, installation of capital equipment, major repairs, etc.)
Participate in planning, utilizing expertise and creativity for smooth job flow
Utilize problem solving techniques as needed for various manufacturing functions
Identify, recommend and implement changes to improve productivity, reduce cost and scrap, monitor rework data
Direct the establishment, implementation and maintenance of production standards
Communicate and implement all policies and procedures of Future Form Manufacturing.
Oversee Sheet Metal, Weld, Paint, and Shipping team activities, providing direction, motivation and feedback
Assess shop staffing needs and coordinate with shop leads and Administration
Represent Future Form Manufacturing positively and professionally in all internal and external customer contacts
Participate in corporate business planning and administration
Keep current on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure compliance
Maintain the responsibilities of the ISO 9001 system in accordance with the requirements defined in the Quality Manual, and Procedure Level documentation
Participate actively and positively in Lean activities
Participate in sales and marketing efforts
Keep work area clean and organized
Other duties as assigned