This multinational Manufacturing and Engineering firm is looking for a Production Manager with a strong background in industrial or metals production to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral addition to a globally recognized company with significant career growth opportunities, and a generous benefits program!
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for applying engineering discipline and lean / six sigma principles for the purpose of continuously improving the manufacturing processes
- Identifying problem root cause and implementing corrective and preventive measures to ensure no repetition
- Improving the Efficiency and Utilization of the Production Department
- Manage the quality of the products built and effective resolution of quality issues
- Utilize functional support departments to resolve quality issues
- Identify and resolve any and all safety concerns
- Ensuring work instructions, procedures and policies are being followed
- Motivating department members through involvement, communication and positive reinforcement
- Provide employees with feedback through formal and informal Performance Evaluations
- Monitor attendance and take disciplinary steps as required up to the termination
- Driving continuous improvement within departments to achieve better quality, efficient productivity and delivery performance
- Driving force behind 5S and Continuous Improvement initiatives
Required Experience:
- Bachelors Degree REQUIRED, Engineering Degree preferred
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in a Manufacturing supervision or management role
- Strong tenure with previous employers required
- Formal Lean Manufacturing training is highly preferred
- Must be team oriented