TNN1 Production Manager

North American Stamping Group•Portland, TN

About The Position

The Production Manager manages all production activities in the assigned division and may have three to four direct reports. The role promotes innovative problem-solving, develops team members through guidance and feedback, makes decisions in accordance with company procedures, and identifies and corrects conditions affecting team member safety. The manager builds a collaborative team environment and drives initiatives in cost reduction, inventory management, and delivery performance. The role oversees production staffing, performance tracking, continuous improvement, training, safety, and quality systems. It also supports effective shift-to-shift communication, timely maintenance and tooling repairs, and accurate production data reporting. North American Stamping Group is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Excellent math, computer, and communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to execute and develop practices that promote continuous improvement, quality, and safety.
Demonstrated capability using measuring instruments.
Excellent skills using Excel and Microsoft Word.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or equivalent experience as an Area or Production Supervisor for at least five years in a fast-paced production environment, with an emphasis on stamping and welding.

Responsibilities

Allocate manpower to meet production requirements and cover Group or Team Leader duties when those leaders are absent.
Report production data for Monthly Management Review meetings and communicate area performance to Associates on a documented schedule.
Evaluate goals with Associates and provide feedback, correction, or direction as needed.
Interact with team members to promote the TQPS philosophy.
Manage 31-day charts, 5S checklists, TPM checks, reports, and other data collection and reporting.
Help Group Leaders track work orders, tooling, and maintenance to ensure timely and accurate repairs.
Review and issue die set-up sheets as they are updated by Group Leaders, Team Leaders, and Associates.
Conduct performance reviews for direct reports, including mentoring, counseling, and corrective actions.
Attend A.I. team meetings as required and requested.
Manage shift-to-shift communications to prevent unnecessary downtime.
Ensure Group and Team Leaders follow company policies and administer effective pro-Associate practices.
Enter production data accurately and promptly into ShopEdge after shift completion.
Follow standard operating procedures, including removing dies and fixtures when they are not running.
Review Production Lean Boards hourly.
Develop improvement methods using Continuous Improvements and A.I. Team Suggestion Routers.
Maintain team member training at the expected level for required documents, procedures, and processes.
Administer appraisals and discipline for work team members.
Ensure compliance with safety policies and practices and conduct accident investigations to determine proper corrective actions.
Maintain 5S standards and verify checklist items.
Support quality systems and promote quality achievement and performance.
Follow up on and execute corrective actions as needed.
Define quality procedures in conjunction with the Quality Department.
Perform additional duties assigned by the next-level leader.