Value Stream Production Manager

dormakaba United States of America•Rocky Mount, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides strategic and hands-on leadership for assigned manufacturing departments, overseeing multi-shift assembly and/or fabrication operations to consistently achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. Applies deep knowledge and strong expertise in manufacturing processes and product technologies to optimize efficiencies of operational excellence in a fast-paced environment requiring timely decision-making and problem-resolution. Accountable for continuous improvement initiatives, workforce planning, employee engagement, and aligns production performance with operational and financial targets that support overall business goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Operations, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience
Demonstrated leadership experience with responsibility for large teams and multi-shift operations
Extensive knowledge in Product Management and/or Production Planning
Experience managing departmental budgets and operational performance
Strong leadership and people management skills
In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes and operations
Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and Lean initiatives
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Experience managing teams of 200+ employees preferred

Responsibilities

Lead multi-shift production operations, driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance targets
Establish and monitor KPIs, fostering a culture of safety, quality, accountability and continuous improvement
Lead daily production operations across multiple shifts, ensuring alignment with company goals and performance expectations
Optimize workflows, eliminate bottlenecks, and ensure adherence to standardized processes
Execute operating plans, forecasts, and performance tracking to drive operational results
Plan, schedule, and execute production tasks to meet on-time customer commitments and operational goals
Balance capacity, labor, and inventory to ensure efficient, on-time, cost-effective delivery
Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve quality, and lower costs
Apply data-driven problem-solving to identify root-causes and sustain performance improvements
Lead, coach, and develop a multi-shift workforce to drive engagement and performance
Oversee hiring, workforce planning, and performance management, partnering with HR to strengthen training, succession planning, and employee development
Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, reinforcing a strong safety culture
Champion hazard identification initiatives, partnering with the HSE manager to implement corrective actions, and incident prevention processes
Build and maintain cross-functional partnerships to align operations with business goals
Manage departmental budgets and support execution of financial and operational plans
Performs other tasks assigned