Production Manager (2289)

MPP • Falls Creek, PA

16d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for ensuring that jobs are manufactured correctly, cost effectively and delivered on time in accordance with customer specifications and quality requirements. This position oversees the metal injection molding manufacturing of a 3-shift operation. In addition, directly supervises the 1st shift operation, including hourly employees, and the 2nd shift & 3rd shift Supervisors.

Requirements

• High level of analytical ability to solve complex problems.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize.
• Ability to present organized and thorough information and data appropriate for intended audience
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and strong interpersonal skills to build and lead highly effective teams
• Strong customer service focus.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Be flexible, adaptable, able and willing to modify activities and direction with an ever-changing business environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and work ethic.
• Ability to get along with diverse personalities.
• Tactful and mature.
• Possess a professional attitude and promote the same in others.
• Emphasis on shop floor leadership and monitoring.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Operations, or equivalent.
• 3-5 years operations experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Ability to demonstrate LEAN implementation; including 5S and Visual Factory
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in the metal injection molding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and review workload to ensure production output and on time delivery targets are achieved cost effectively.
• Monitor production activity to ensure that the appropriate manufacturing methods are employed, and that sufficient due care is taken in order to meet the customer’s build and quality specifications.
• Ensure all plant and equipment is maintained & repaired.
• Ensure that the shop floor has the necessary manpower, competence, skill, knowledge, and tooling required in order to achieve production targets.
• Mentor, train and evaluate production supervisors and floor employees, to obtain optimal effectiveness.
• Implementing LEAN training and methodology; ensuring practices are replicated across the operations.
• Lead Kaizen Events and be a Change Agent.
• Manage Shipping and Receiving Department.
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or upper management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager