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Production Manager to lead and oversee multi-shift manufacturing operations. In this role, you will guide Production Managers and their teams to achieve key performance indicators across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity.
This leader will play a critical role in developing a world-class manufacturing culture built on continuous improvement, Lean methodology, standardized work, and frontline team empowerment.
Lead Production Area Managers across Welding, Machine Shop, Paint, and Assembly.
Ensure effective spans of control through Production Managers, Group Leaders, and Team Leaders.
Develop leaders through coaching, standardized work, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop Skills Matrices and training plans; Production & Performance Management
Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly production targets are met.
Collaborate with Scheduling Teams to set and execute production plans.
Minimize overtime by ensuring proper staffing and capacity planning.
Ensure standardized work is audited and adhered to across the facility.
Promote Visual Factory principles and maintain 5S across all areas.
Work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Inventory Leaders.
Maintain and update the plant capacity model.
Develop staffing budgets and workforce plans for all production departments.
Drive Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives across operations.
Lead cost-reduction and efficiency-improvement projects.
10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
~ Strong experience leading multi-shift operations
~ Proven background implementing Toyota Production System (TPS) or Lean Manufacturing (710 years minimum)
~ Experience with high-mix / low-volume production environments
~ SAP proficiency
~ Supervisory experience managing Production Managers and large teams
~ Ability to manage diverse workforces and maintain a flexible schedule
Experience with SPC (Statistical Process Control) and data-driven decision making
Bachelors degree required (Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related fields preferred)