ESS Production Manager

Globe Composite Solutions is currently seeking a highly energetic and team-oriented candidate to improve our productivity, manage multiple projects, and collaborate with different departments. The Production Manager leads people and processes, overseeing the day-to-day activities of ESS departments (Machining and Fabrication).

The Production Manager will work closely with Production Planning, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality and EH&S to ensure a safe environment to deliver the optimal level of product quality and value are provided to our customers. In addition, this position ensures all financial and operational goals are achieved with the highest levels of integrity.

The successful candidate will be a passionate and agile leader, who strives to deliver superior value to our internal and external customers every day. This hands-on position requires dynamic leadership, excellent interpersonal skills, problem solving, critical thinking as well as a compelling initiative to see the organization succeed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe operation of the department with adherence to all safety policies and procedures.
• Coordinate departmental tasks and scheduling for a production team of 15-20 direct labor across (2) shifts.
• Resolve problems relating to resources, equipment, materials, quality, or other factors that may result in production delays.
• Provide decisive leadership, giving clear direction in everyday and pressure situations.
• Execute a daily management system to engage the workforce and ensure daily performance metrics (Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery) are achieved.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement of manufacturing processes to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Regularly review and update 5S procedures to adapt to changing production needs.
• Develops the technical capability of the workforce and leadership through ongoing training.
• Provide motivation, support, guidance, and constructive feedback to employees, developing and training them while building understanding of and alignment with company culture and goals.
• Oversee all performance management of direct-labor resources including quarterly check-ins and annual review.
• Coordinate the activities of the machining departments with department supervisors
• Establish and maintain strict quality standards, monitor production processes to identify and address quality issues, and implement corrective actions
• Oversee calibration and preventative maintenance schedules, ensure proper machine calibration, and identify opportunities for equipment upgrades to maximize efficiency
• Apply tools such as Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, 6S, SMED, and Six Sigma techniques to drive measurable improvements.
• Assist in audit, safety, compliance, and regulatory-related efforts as necessary. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ related operations experience
• Sound understanding of Lean Production and Six Sigma tools and principles
• Established project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and written / verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively independently as well as in a team environment
  
  

Physical Demands

• Ability to move about a large manufacturing facility.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Constantly communicating with others to exchange information.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to wear PPE as necessary (safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toe shoes, etc.).
  
  

Work Environment

Time is spent equally between a typical office environment and a manufacturing environment with no major sources of discomfort. Essentially normal controlled working environments with noise levels within acceptable safety limits and acceptable lighting and temperature conditions.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

• S. Government Security Clearance at the appropriate level
  
  

Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities my change at any time with or without choice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.