Responsible for overall effectiveness of day-to-day production related operations through direction of personnel in the management of safety, quality, customer service, efficient utilization of resources, equipment, materials and manpower.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Leads and/or participates in plant staff and safety meetings, and conducts regular departmental meetings and departmental training based on needs assessment.
• Responsible for control of costs related to manufacturing labor, direct materials, production supplies and repair parts.  Operates production under budgetary constraints.
• Responsible for production planning, execution and work with internal and external customers to improve overall processes to increase product quality and productivity to satisfy customer requirements.
• Develops and evaluates new methods, procedures, work instructions, reports and letters for internal and external customers to optimize manufacturing efficiency, maximize labor utilization and reduce operating costs.
• Coordinates daily tasks on preventative maintenance planning for operational equipment and continuous improvements.
• Responsible for the selection of assigned personnel and establish training program for assigned personnel and monitor employee progress; set performance expectations, provide coaching and feedback to employees.
• Ensure plant procedures are followed and monitored for process accordance and effectiveness; and exercises direct control over quality programs through subordinates to develop and maintain a continuous quality improvement culture.
• Provide leadership to ensure fair and consistent application of processes and procedures are administered.
• Ensure that production schedules are met by deploying appropriate resources while managing labor costs to productivity standards.
• Measure and improve upon all departments related KPI categories.
• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement activity through utilization of Quick Response Manufacturing tools.
• Maintains 5S standard throughout the plant.
• Make daily use of Safety Program to ensure zero accidents.
• Communicate regularly with plant personnel to maintain high level of morale.

 Requirements:
 Previous production management experience in fast-paced, low volume, high variable manufacturing environment. Should have manager level leadership experience with effective performance management and goal setting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience is preferred
• A minimum of five years’ experience in an Operations Management role in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in MS Office software (Word, Excel, Access and Outlook).
• Proficient with ERP software
• Strong leadership abilities to motivate and guide employee development.
• Effective communication skills, both interpersonal and written.
• Electrical/Mechanical OEM manufacturing experience a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Disabled/Veteran