Production Manager at ASSA ABLOY Americas

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.  

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.
 

Do you consider yourself to be a hands-on Manufacturing Production Leader? Are you obsessed with making sure that on-time deliverables are made with the highest quality product standards? Do you have a passion for driving and fostering an employee-centric culture on the production floor that directly helps to impact the company’s overall success? 

If you answered yes to these questions, then we should talk! 

Our regional manufacturing facility or Service Center located in Ontario, California is looking for a Production Manager. 

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What would you do as our Production Manager?

In this hands-on role, you will utilize cross-functional leadership, technical knowledge and communication skills to ensure customers receive a quality product while meeting on-time performance goals. The ideal candidate is continually striving to improve operational efficiencies and overall performance with the Production Team. This role plays an integral part in the day-to-day operation and overall success of the business unit.

Reporting directly to the Service Center Manager, this individual will play a key role in leading the Production team as it relates to the manufacturing, quality, and distribution of our products while ensuring the environment is safe for all employees.

You would also:

• Plan, direct, oversee, and manage the daily operations of the manufacturing floor ensuring that products are delivered on-time to our customers.
• Ensure that daily and weekly production targets are achieved. Comfortable being hands-on, if required
• Plan and coordinate work (schedule), train and motivate, monitor and evaluate performance of personnel.
• Support daily production goals by developing and following up on action plans and help to create actionable solutions.
• Lead initiatives for employee involvement and engagement.
• Manage employee performance to develop a strong and effective team.
• Oversee production planning and scheduling to optimize production capacity to meet daily goals.
• Collaborate with Customer Service to effectively schedule and process work orders from production through shipping.
• Assist Service Center Manager with planning and effectively executing operational strategies to meet or exceed budgetary expectations.
• Promote environmental, health, and safety philosophies and processes.
• Advance a culture of continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the key business partners outside of production.
• Demonstrated presentation, oral, and written communication skills.
• Leads safety training and ensures both internal and regulatory compliance to promote a safe and healthy work environment.
• Participate in creating a safe and harmonious working environment.
• Assure compliance with federal, state, local and corporate policies, regulations, AADG programs and policies and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct.
• Other projects or duties as assigned by management.

 The Skills and Experience you need:

• High School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing supervision or management level role with a demonstrated track record of leading people and improving the overall employee experience
• Experience in LEAN Manufacturing techniques, Kaizen and Process Improvement
• Previous experience working in a custom engineered, metal forming, or fabrication environment preferred
• Ability to multitask and prioritize projects under tight time deadlines minimizing disruptions, improving product quality, and maximizing operational output
• Previous experience with workforce planning and production scheduling
• Ability to read blueprints and understand engineering drawings is a plus
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, email and order processing software; Knowledge of ERP systems and processes.
• Excellent written/oral communication, organizational and technical service skills. Ability to work effectively and positively in a team environment under limited supervision.

Pay is $85k-$105k depending on experience

What we offer!

We are passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us. Here are some highlights of what we have to offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending, Employee Assistance Program, discount portal, recognition and well-being programs … just to name just a few!
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and 12 paid Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
• Competitive Salary

We review applications regularly, so don’t wait!

We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.

To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post.

If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Stephanie Mandato, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at

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AADG, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran