Production Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction to the assigned manufacturing team(s) as a direct manager for the Production employees
• Monitors and leads production team activities that ensure achievement of safety, quality, delivery and cost targets
• Help to achieve annual Balanced Scorecard (KPI) objectives
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Implement and sustain visual management across assigned production lines
• Work with Supply Chain and planning department to develop production build schedules
• Plans and monitors production operations for schedule attainment and efficiency for the assigned departments
• Leads and/or assists with hourly personnel management and problem resolution, consulting with Human Resources as needed
• Performs metric tracking, problem solving and continuous improvement activities
• Meet, or exceed, all customer requirements including on-time delivery of products
• Contribute to optimizing the flow and productivity of the assigned department
• Maintain AS9100/J-STD-001/IPC-610/IPC-620/ESD compliance and all other standards/certifications established and required by our customers
• Support Customer Service, Engineering and other departments as required
• Demonstrate moral standards, ethical compliance, and integrity, as expected by the Company, its customers, suppliers, team members and stakeholders
• Adhere to ESCO’s business policies, Environments Health & Safety policies and US export law and controls.
• Performs all other duties as required, requested or needed

Managerial Responsibilities

• Manage direct reports’ work assignments and ensure proper workflow
• Ensure direct reports are following all company policies and procedures
• Be responsible for management changes in HRIS for direct reports
• Responsible for the management, leading and coaching of team members defined as direct reports
• Conduct annual appraisals with team members, setting objectives to ensure performance standards are met
• Conduct regular one to one meeting with team members to discuss workload, progress, training and development needs and address performance issues, involving Human Resources when appropriate
• Identify resource requirements and conduct interviews and assessments to ensure effective recruitment and hiring processes
• Identify training and development needs for staff and action training requests as required to expand their skills, aligning their needs with the business strategy and regulatory requirements
• Encourage the sharing and retention of knowledge and experience within the business through effective mentoring of team members and colleagues
• Formulate effective succession plans and review regularly to ensure the skills and knowledge required to fulfil key roles are met through continuous training, development and mentoring

Required Skills

• Proficient knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles
• 10 years of increasing responsibility and experience in a low volume / high mix production environment to include managing staff
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Ability to obtain a US Government security clearance. Security clearances are granted to U.S. citizens only

Desired Skills

• LEAN, Six Sigma Blackbelt certified
• 8 years of managing electronic assembly & test including oversight of operator certification and training programs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Team player to work cross functionally as required
• Safety conscious and able to apply methodologies to improve processes

Physical Requirements

• Able to work with a combination of sitting, standing, and walking throughout the production floor
• Ability to stoop, bend, left up to 30lbs
• Periodically may require longer working hours

Compensation Information

Base Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000 USD (Annually)

Please note, this is the expected compensation however, ESCO Maritime Solutions considers many factors in determining compensation prior to office, such as: responsibilities and scope of role, candidate's work experience and education related to position, applicable certifications or trainings, business and market conditions.

Eligibility for benefits begins on the first day of employment to include 401k, PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, Stock Purchase Program, Life insurance and Disability!