Production Manager

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position. **JOB SUMMARY:** Oversee all manufacturing activities at

Lenco\'s (2) Pittsfield locations. Responsible for overseeing

production-related activities. Achieve optimum labor, overhead, and raw

material costs for the targeted production volume of vehicles per year.

Develop a monthly and quarterly Production Schedule based on the

established level of business activity. Direct activities to ensure

approved products are manufactured on schedule and meet high safety and

quality standards. Ensure inventory and shipping/receiving functions are

operating at levels that meet established benchmarks, production

schedules, and customer requirements. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Production Oversight & Coordination** - Effectively manage the

efficiency and accuracy of production departments, employees, and

processes. - Develop and maintain daily production schedules to ensure

the timely completion of work orders. - Monitor progress of work orders

and in-process work to maintain quality and adherence to schedule. -

Implement, execute, and monitor ERP-generated work orders and reports. -

Throughout the vehicle build process, collaborate with crew chiefs and

production staff to track and resolve missing materials, supplies,

fabricated parts, or design issues. - Ensure contractual delivery dates

are met. **Process Improvement & Quality Assurance** - Evaluate and

recommend equipment, procedures, facilities, and process improvements to

enhance efficiency and effectiveness in production and product

development. - Monitor work in-process to maintain quality throughout

all phases of production. - Review documentation for completeness,

accuracy, and appropriate signoffs. - Assist with Engineering Change

Requests (ECRs) and support continuous improvement initiatives. **Staff

Management & Development** - Manage, motivate, and support employees

within the shop area to promote a productive work environment. -

Delegate work assignments and ensure clear communication of expectations

and responsibilities. - Train new or reassigned employees in their job

functions. - Assess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of team members

to maximize staff effectiveness and streamline production processes. -

Assist in hiring, training, developing, and appraising production staff.

• Materials & Equipment Management** - Assist with material ordering and
  
  

address material availability concerns. - Examine machinery and

equipment to ensure proper functioning and coordinate maintenance as

needed. **Reporting & Communication** - Prepare reports and discuss

department metrics, workload, and current projects with management.

• EXPERIENCE:** - A minimum of five (5) years\' experience leading a
  
  

process-oriented manufacturing environment - Experience working in a

metal fabrication and welding environment, along with familiarity with

automotive products - ERP experience preferred - Six Sigma experience

Preferred - Lean Manufacturing Experience Preferred - 5S Experience

preferred **EDUCATION:** - High school diploma or GED equivalent -

Bachelor\'s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial

Engineering Or Related Field Is Desirable With Additional Compensation,

but not required **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:** - Ability to

interact with all levels of staff within all departments - Ability to

motivate staff and promote high morale - Ability to maintain situational

awareness - Ability to see the big picture and maintain attention to

detail - Ability to multi-task & meet deadlines - Basic reading, writing

& math skills required - Abilities to read & understand wiring

schematics and blueprints - Computer skills including Outlook mail,

Microsoft Word and Excel - Follow safety policies and procedures