Production Manager - 2nd Shift

Parker Hannifin•Kalamazoo, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Production Manager role will have primary responsibilities to be an advocate and support the Corporate WIN Strategy by managing and improving the quality, cost, delivery, morale and safety of the department, while driving meaningful progress in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost will be the main focus of this position. Supervisory responsibility includes, but are not limited to, training and developing team members, delegating work assignments, coaching and counseling employees, administering disciplinary procedures up to and including written warnings. The employee has the responsibility and authority to identify the status of production materials and take action with such materials as defined in such documents as controlled plans and work instructions. Will interact with employees at all levels of the organization, customers, and outside contacts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
2-3 years previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.
Must have demonstrated leadership abilities.
Proficient computer skills.
Must have ability to effectively work with people in a team environment and at various levels of the organization.
Must possess strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Work with team members to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
Constantly identify and eliminate waste in assigned departments.
Champion Lean Kaizen events to identify cost and time savings.
Participate in cost-reduction programs.
Ensure quality standards are met that emphasize and focus on continuous improvement in an effort to improve manufacturing capability and reduce rework and scrap.
Contain source of quality issues.
Communicate with customers and establish and maintain effective relationships.
Coordinate corrective action activities.
Perform capacity analysis using build plans.
Determine staffing requirements for the assigned production area.
Ensure that departmental productivity targets are met to meet customer requirements.
Troubleshoot scheduling and material issues.
Develop and deploy standardized work instructions of assigned department(s).
Ensure process stability through following standardized work.
Promote and enforce compliance of safety policies and procedures.
Conduct safety investigations and audits.
Address safety non-compliance.
Maintain Operation Showcase.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.
Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.
On-site facilities: cafeteria with a wide array of food options, mini-mart, and vending machines.
Participation in health and emotional well-being challenges with rewards.
Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.
Retirement benefits: 401(k) with company match opportunity.
Income Protection, Life Insurance, Accidental Life and dismemberment Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance.
Generous Paid Time Off: 120 hours, plus up to 15 paid holidays
Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions.
Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth.
Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program.
Business Resource Groups promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Volunteering day off and social committee activities throughout the year.
Employee Perks on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.)
Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired (up to $4,000)
Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options.