Production Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing both exempt and hourly employees in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent process control knowledge and a track record of reducing process variability and improving process yields through lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Optical industry production management experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor workflow in production areas.
• Maintain a continual follow-up program to ensure adherence to procedures in all areas.
• Monitor the quality of department incoming and outgoing work.
• Plan and schedule staffing requirements to meet quality standards and production objectives in all areas.
• Provide direction and support to shift supervisors and production teams to ensure a profitable, cohesive production operation.
• Analyze workflow, yields, manpower requirements, production restraints, and quality issues.
• Identify problems and develop solutions to continually improve operations.
• Provide routine reports to management on process and production variances and action plans for continuous improvement.
• Provide direct support to customer service.
• Implement Lean Six Sigma projects.
• Determine training requirements and ensure all training needs are met.
• Act as a safety steward and ensure safety is always the top priority.
• Mentor a team of supervisors and promote a people-first culture.
• Prepare written performance evaluations and discuss progress with appropriate supervisors.
• Provide direct support, feedback, and training to first-shift supervisors and group leads.

Benefits

• Health care
• Retirement savings
• Paid time off/vacation
• Various employee discounts
• Potential competitive bonus and/or commission plan