What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Brightpath Associates LLC?
Job Title: Production Manager
Job Summary
The Production Manager will oversee the division’s overall manufacturing operations, financial performance, and profitability. This role is responsible for managing P&L, improving production efficiency, implementing strategic initiatives, and maintaining high standards of product quality and workplace safety. The ideal candidate will have strong manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in welding and fabrication, along with a proven track record of driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- P&L Management: Oversee divisional financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and profitability.
- Production Operations: Manage daily manufacturing activities to meet production targets, delivery schedules, quality standards, and business objectives.
- Operational Excellence: Implement Lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize resources.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with short-term and long-term business goals.
- Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop production teams while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Quality Management: Ensure products meet established quality standards, customer specifications, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Safety Compliance: Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Production Planning: Oversee production scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow to ensure efficient manufacturing operations.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales, and other departments to align production activities with overall business objectives.
Ideal Candidates
- Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience with demonstrated leadership responsibilities, preferably in welding and fabrication.
- Proven ability to manage production operations, improve efficiency, and achieve operational targets.
- Experience with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and resource management.
- Excellent leadership, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Manufacturing Engineering experience.
- Experience managing divisional P&L, budgets, cost controls, and financial performance.
- Background in industrial equipment manufacturing, metal fabrication, welding, or related manufacturing operations.