Production Manager - Smith & Richardson

General Description:

To coordinate production related activities of designated area; to be responsible for production on specified machines or operations; assist sales, customer service, engineering, and inventory departments with production related activities; handle employee relations; and assist with long term planning for area of responsibility.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate production related activities of designated production area (50%)
• Schedule production to appropriate machines to assure high quality product
• Distribute work orders
• Perform or designate individual to set-up and operate machines
• Supervise machine operators to maximize their skills
• Troubleshoot, as needed, any production problems involving employees, machines, tools, or materials
• Oversee organization of tooling in tool storage areas
• Identify nonconforming product
• Consult with Quality Manager concerning disposition of nonconforming product
• Identify needs for maintenance, tooling and safety & schedule work with engineering
• Support other production area supervisors as necessary
• Handle employee relations (20%)
• Hire new employees
• Follow company policy to discipline, and/or dismiss employees
• Schedule vacations
• Monitor attendance system
• Monitor absences and tardies
• Follow orientation plan for new employees
• Train employees to set-up and/or operate machines according to work instructions
• Develop cross-training plans as appropriate
• Keep records of all training
• Conduct and document employee reviews, as necessary
• Assist sales, customer service, engineering, and inventory departments with production related activities (15%)
  • Work with sales and/or customer service departments to ensure lead times and production capabilities are understood
  • Work with engineering department to develop level III contract reviews, including cycle time estimates
  • Assist the inventory department with the acquisition of materials
  • Work with engineering source to communicate production capabilities and production processes desired.
  • Run production meetings
  • Complete corrective actions as needed
• Develop long range plans for production area (10%)
  • Participate in machinery acquisition
• Participate in activities for overall company development (5%)
  • Chair or serve on committees as needed
• Other duties as required

Minimum Previous Experience:

• Five years' experience in manufacturing company, with working knowledge of computer systems, training skills, interpersonal skills, and general understanding of inspection, engineering, machine repair, and troubleshooting concepts.

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• MBA or Bachelor degree in a related field
• Or equivalent training and experience in manufacturing and marketing technology

Other Skills:

• Personal computer and Windows Applications