Production Manager

Camaco, LLC • Portage, IN

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About The Position

The production manager is responsible for production-related communication flow and coordination between all company resources. This includes accountability for staffing, administration, production, quality, materials, equipment, schedule, cost, safety, housekeeping and the financial performance of the plant.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in manufacturing management, a related technical field, or equivalent education and experience.
• 8 plus years of experience, or equivalent.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing.

Nice To Haves

• Performance Management
• Technical Capacity
• Organizational Skills
• Leadership & Coaching
• Collaboration
• Teamwork Orientation
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Knowledge of AITF16949 Quality Standards
• Computer Proficiency
• Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel including customers & suppliers
• Knowledge of related safety requirements
• Flexibility
• Confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Manage the production department personnel.
• Explain and direct production activities and establish production priorities.
• Coordinate production activities with maintenance and quality to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines and equipment.
• Implement operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operation problems and to improve product quality.
• Work with human resources to establish and maintain corporate policies and manage overall headcount according to the budget and sales.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Revise production schedules and priorities as a result of equipment failure or operating problems.
• Consult with engineering relative to modifications of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products, or when developing new lines for a new product.
• Manage special projects as requested by the General Manager.
• Frequent communication with all levels of management, corporate support groups, Quality Assurance, and plant personnel.
• Responsible for related safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees