Job Summary Directs, coordinates and/or supervises all disciplines within the given area of responsibility in processing materials or manufacturing products to achieve the desired level of costs, quality and schedule. Develops and provides leadership to institutionalize the processes of Continuous Quality Improvement in accordance with organization goals and objectives. Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations. Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products. Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications. Ensures that productivity goals are achieved and maintained. Ensures that quality standards are maintained and continually improved upon. Provides guidance to teams on development, performance and productivity issues. Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays. Ensures that customer schedules and service are foremost in the minds of direct reports. Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization. Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards. Analyzes and selects the proper tools and supplies to be requisitioned. Supervises departmental personnel to achieve the desired level of costs, quality and schedule. Coordinates with direct reports and support departments to implement methods and producibility improvements. Performs other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications and departments other than the primary assignment.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees