PEAK Technical Staffing USA
Production Manager
PEAK Technical Staffing USA, Cranberry Twp, Pennsylvania, United States, 16066
P-DPD-001
Job Title: Production Manager
Department: Production
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Cranberry Township, PA
Reports: Director of Operations
Are you an experienced and results-oriented Production Manager passionate about driving operational excellence in a high-tech industrial manufacturing environment? We are seeking a strategic leader to oversee the production of our custom, high-technological content industrial equipment. This pivotal role directly impacts efficiency, quality, and delivery, while fostering a proactive safety culture and optimizing our end-to-end supply chain. If you thrive in a dynamic, high-mix, low-volume setting and are adept at implementing modern manufacturing methodologies to scale local capabilities, we encourage you to apply.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational Leadership & Continuous Improvement: •Lead and optimize all production phases for complex industrial equipment, from managing incoming raw material to final shipment. •Drive continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma) to enhance efficiency, reduce defects, and achieve measurable improvements in delivery time and throughput. •Manage a complex workload of 15-20 concurrent projects and a team of 10-25 personnel, ensuring optimal resource allocation and on-time delivery targets (e.g., 98% or higher). •Proactively identify and resolve production bottlenecks, applying root cause analysis to improve the work process.
Quality Assurance & Excellence: •Establish and enforce rigorous quality control standards throughout the assembly of high-tech equipment, aiming for significant reductions in product defects (e.g., 15-30% reduction) and enhanced first-pass yield. •Collaborate closely with Engineering to ensure manufacturability and seamless design drawing and material coordination for custom solutions.
Strategic Supply Chain & Materials Management: •Oversee strategic materials procurement using a "pull " system to optimize inventory, •Reduce carrying costs, and ensure just-in-time material availability •Target reductions in raw material costs (e.g., 8-12%). •Cultivate strong relationships with key suppliers and external subcontractors, monitoring performance and mitigating supply chain risks for critical, custom components.
Safety Culture & Compliance: •Champion a proactive safety culture by developing and implementing comprehensive safety programs, conducting regular audits, and leading training initiatives. •Ensure 100% compliance with all safety policies and regulatory requirements.
Team Leadership & Development: •Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing production team, fostering a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement, accountability, and professional growth. •Conduct routine coordination meetings to ensure seamless communication and goal alignment. •Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a key liaison across departments (Engineering, Sales, Project Management, Inventory & Logistics), providing timely updates and facilitating cross-functional problem-solving for custom machinery construction.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field).
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: 10-15 years of progressive production management experience in industrial equipment manufacturing, with a proven track record in custom high-tech assembly or high-mix/low-volume production.
Technical Skills: Extensive knowledge of industrial hardware and complex process equipment assembly (pumps, piping, heaters/exchangers, instruments, electrical controls, structural steel, painting). Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP Business One) for production planning and inventory management, along with Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word. Basic familiarity with AutoCAD and Adobe.
Leadership & Operational Excellence: Demonstrated ability to drive quantifiable improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost. Strong project management skills, analytical problem-solving, and excellent communication abilities.
Beneficial Certifications: Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE).
Benefits PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan.
PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future.
Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply.
Candidate Privacy To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://peaktechnical.com/privacy-policy/ and https://peaktechnical.com/ca-residents-privacy-rights/
Job Title: Production Manager
Department: Production
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Cranberry Township, PA
Reports: Director of Operations
Are you an experienced and results-oriented Production Manager passionate about driving operational excellence in a high-tech industrial manufacturing environment? We are seeking a strategic leader to oversee the production of our custom, high-technological content industrial equipment. This pivotal role directly impacts efficiency, quality, and delivery, while fostering a proactive safety culture and optimizing our end-to-end supply chain. If you thrive in a dynamic, high-mix, low-volume setting and are adept at implementing modern manufacturing methodologies to scale local capabilities, we encourage you to apply.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational Leadership & Continuous Improvement: •Lead and optimize all production phases for complex industrial equipment, from managing incoming raw material to final shipment. •Drive continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma) to enhance efficiency, reduce defects, and achieve measurable improvements in delivery time and throughput. •Manage a complex workload of 15-20 concurrent projects and a team of 10-25 personnel, ensuring optimal resource allocation and on-time delivery targets (e.g., 98% or higher). •Proactively identify and resolve production bottlenecks, applying root cause analysis to improve the work process.
Quality Assurance & Excellence: •Establish and enforce rigorous quality control standards throughout the assembly of high-tech equipment, aiming for significant reductions in product defects (e.g., 15-30% reduction) and enhanced first-pass yield. •Collaborate closely with Engineering to ensure manufacturability and seamless design drawing and material coordination for custom solutions.
Strategic Supply Chain & Materials Management: •Oversee strategic materials procurement using a "pull " system to optimize inventory, •Reduce carrying costs, and ensure just-in-time material availability •Target reductions in raw material costs (e.g., 8-12%). •Cultivate strong relationships with key suppliers and external subcontractors, monitoring performance and mitigating supply chain risks for critical, custom components.
Safety Culture & Compliance: •Champion a proactive safety culture by developing and implementing comprehensive safety programs, conducting regular audits, and leading training initiatives. •Ensure 100% compliance with all safety policies and regulatory requirements.
Team Leadership & Development: •Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing production team, fostering a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement, accountability, and professional growth. •Conduct routine coordination meetings to ensure seamless communication and goal alignment. •Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a key liaison across departments (Engineering, Sales, Project Management, Inventory & Logistics), providing timely updates and facilitating cross-functional problem-solving for custom machinery construction.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field).
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: 10-15 years of progressive production management experience in industrial equipment manufacturing, with a proven track record in custom high-tech assembly or high-mix/low-volume production.
Technical Skills: Extensive knowledge of industrial hardware and complex process equipment assembly (pumps, piping, heaters/exchangers, instruments, electrical controls, structural steel, painting). Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP Business One) for production planning and inventory management, along with Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word. Basic familiarity with AutoCAD and Adobe.
Leadership & Operational Excellence: Demonstrated ability to drive quantifiable improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost. Strong project management skills, analytical problem-solving, and excellent communication abilities.
Beneficial Certifications: Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE).
Benefits PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan.
PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future.
Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply.
Candidate Privacy To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://peaktechnical.com/privacy-policy/ and https://peaktechnical.com/ca-residents-privacy-rights/