Production Manager Job at Masis Professional Group in Chicopee

Overview Our client is looking for a production manager, and are synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability and customer service. They are an international tier-one supplier of high-speed chain drive systems to the automotive industry. The Production Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Chicopee location's production processes to ensure all safety, quality, delivery, and cost (efficiency and continuous improvement) objectives are achieved for production. Responsible for consistently finding ways to improve organizational production processes and through building and leading a team to meet the organizational objectives. Be among the first 25 applicants. Base pay range $115,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr Responsibilities Manages all resources in a harmonious manner that promotes and cultivates an atmosphere that emphasizes teamwork, respect, accountability, and a desire to improve all Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost objectives Ensures all EHS standards, process and procedures are followed, work directly with EHS Site Lead as needed to improve existing program/procedures to ensure all EHS objectives are regularly exceeded Ensures all Quality standards, process and procedures are followed, works directly with Quality and Engineering Departments as needed to improve existing program/procedures to ensure all Quality objectives are regularly exceeded Ability to align production goals with broader organizational objectives Demonstrates the ability to respond to changing priorities and unexpected issues, by guiding the team through transitions with clarity and confidence Plan and establish production and manufacturing priorities Utilizing systems to monitor all production related data regarding department loads, capacities, quantities, and delivery dates of all customer demand Advises and monitors production schedules and priorities as result of equipment failure or operating problems Ensures on-time delivery to all internal and external customers Communicates monthly production requirements and Coordinates production activities with supporting departments, engineering, procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of resources, machines and equipment Develop and implement strategies designed to correct operational problems and improve production throughput Develop long range production plan and capital improvements Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department. Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations Oversee the daily workflow of the department and collaborates with other manufacturing managers and leadership to set and assess priorities across teams Has the responsibility of establishing daily/weekly/monthly schedules and is responsible for ensuring timelines are achieved and communicated accordingly Monitors manpower and training plans to maintain area targets Establishes environment of Continuous Improvement to eliminate problems and reduce costs. Training, teamwork, and communication are keys Ensures compliance and consistency with all factory rules, regulations, and collective bargaining agreement. Supports system of progressive discipline and develops consistency among supervisory ranks. Works to develop a progressive approach to union related issues Proactively identifies opportunities for process improvement and cost savings Develops, fosters and leads/mentor’s teams to achieve significant results and develop future leaders/managers Fully understands personal accountability and responsibility and holds own self to that standard It is the expectation of the company that Managers/Supervisors will accomplish these goals by working to a high ethical standard and consistently complying with all company policies, work rules, Union Contractual agreements, and applicable laws with little to no direct supervision Requirements 10+ years of progressive experience in production or manufacturing management, preferably in a high volume, fast paced environment Proven track record of leading cross functional teams to meet production targets, improve efficiency and maintain quality standards Experience in developing and implementing production schedules, managing workflow and optimizing resource allocation Demonstrates ability to analyze production metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma or other methods Familiarity with compliance standards including OSHA and Quality Management systems (IATF, ISO) History of mentoring and developing team members, fostering a culture of safety, accountability and performance Experience working in a union plant required #J-18808-Ljbffr