Production Manager

POSITION DESCRIPTION— SALARY EXEMPT POSITION

POSITION TITLE:   Production Manager

Department: Production  

Reports To: Senior Operations Manager   

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the day-to-day activities of the production department. Ensures that all products manufactured by KMA meet the customer’s quality and delivery expectations. Work with production planning to ensure production schedule is maintained and product is produced in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·     Responsible for productivity of manufacturing area

·     Responsible for efficient utilization of manpower in production area

·     Responsible for staffing of manpower for production

·     Responsible for producing defect free product to customer requirements

·     Reviews customer issues and works with Quality Manager to implement proper countermeasure to correct such issues

·     Works closely with Production Planning on scheduling and capacity concerns to insure on time delivery

·     Responsible for implementing safety and ergonomics program in production area

·     Responsible for strict adherence to 5S practices in production area

·     Helps establish and strives to meet budget numbers for production area

·     Works closely with Process and Maintenance Manager on any technical issues (process, tooling, equipment, etc.)

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

·     Responsible for daily and weekly reports to Top Management

·     Responsible for monthly reports to Top Management

·     Attends departmental and interdepartmental meetings as necessary

·     Attends training classes and may assist in training of other Associates

·     Coaching and counseling of associates (both hourly and salaried)

·     Communicates with suppliers as necessary

·     5S must be a priority

·     Any other duties as assigned by Top Management

EDUCATIONAL / EXPERIENCE:

Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a plastics manufacturing environment

High School diploma or equivalent

Good computer skills a definite plus

QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Good written, and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

·        Satisfactory work record, including attendance

·        Willingness to work overtime during the week and weekends when necessary

·        High degree of attention to detail

·        Knowledge of the company quality system and quality requirements from customers

·        Willingness to travel

·      High degree of attention and care required to prevent injury to self and others 

·      Must have good motivational, leadership and negotiation skills

·      Must have good investigation and problem-solving skills

·      Must have good understanding of injection molding process and equipment