Production Manager

Overview

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Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate electrical and mechanical direct labor teams to consistently meet production schedules.
• Monitor workflows, prioritize tasks, and allocate resources to achieve operational goals.
• Resolve production challenges quickly and effectively.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with planners and Project Managers to ensure weekly production schedules stay on track.
• Proactively escalate challenges impacting deadlines to senior management and other departments as needed.
• Safety Compliance
• Champion a culture of safety, enforcing OSHA and company-specific safety protocols.
• Conduct regular safety audits, spot potential hazards, and implement proactive corrective actions.
• Lead safety inspections and audits with the support of the safety team, ensuring compliance across all work cells and leadership teams.
• Employee Management
• Lead, coach, and inspire employees to deliver their best performance, conducting regular feedback sessions and performance reviews.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and productive work environment.
• Identify training and development opportunities to build team capabilities.
• Address employee concerns professionally, from coaching and mentorship to formal feedback such as write-ups, reviews, and warnings.
• Host regular production meetings to align and energize the team.
• Process Improvement
• Drive initiatives to streamline operations, reduce waste, and maximize efficiency.
• Lead productivity-focused projects and champion lean manufacturing practices.
• Collaborate with different departments to implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Monitor and report on KPIs, including productivity, quality, and safety performance.
• Administrative Duties
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, production data, and safety incidents.
• Participate in strategic planning meetings to align production goals with company objectives.
• Partner with HR to lead hiring, onboarding, and training efforts for new team members.
• Assess staffing needs, monitor capacity versus workload, and escalate headcount adjustments as required.

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Work Schedule

This role requires flexibility to adapt to changing production needs, including occasional weekends or overtime to meet critical deadlines.

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