Overview
The Production Manager reports directly to the General Manager and plays an integral role in driving operational performance and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will handle the following responsibilities :
Responsibilities
- Manage scheduling for 24 hours per day, 6 days per week operation including machine schedules and personnel, coordinating raw material rod / reel purchasing, optimizing operator / machine throughput and ensuring on-time delivery to customers.
- Facilitate a "pull environment" by continuously refining the production schedule to optimize profitability and customer satisfaction.
- Serve as liaison with sales team to calculate lead times and proactively communicate issues that impact customer promise dates.
- Drive operational excellence through ownership of metrics such as productivity, output, scrap and customer returns.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management or related field.Familiarity with Six Sigma and lean manufacturing principles.Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Ability to perform higher-level functions in Excel such as data dumps and pivot tables.Proficiency with ERP, MRP and quality systems.Demonstrates a sense of urgency and entrepreneurial mindset.Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Management and ManufacturingIndustries
ManufacturingBase pay range
$75,000.00 / yr - $785,000.00 / yr
Location
DeKalb County, IL
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