What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Sargent & Greenleaf Inc?
Description
Job Summary:
The Production Manager oversees and manages all activities within our production environment related to manufacturing, mechanical and electronic assembly, shipping, receiving, and warehousing. This includes day-to-day operational commitments covering facilities management, resource planning and production execution.
Responsibilities:
· Supervises, directs, and coordinates personnel activities concerned with production. This would involve but not be limited to knowledge of product technology, production methods and procedures, standards, and facilities and resource capabilities.
· Manage daily production activities for the manufacturing (casting, machining, paint, trim) mechanical and electronic assembly departments as well as the warehousing, shipping, and receiving functions.
· Execute the production schedule and assign tasks to available resources.
· Follow-up on activities and current projects and update other departments daily.
· Manage the production supervisors and employees, including performance management, health and safety, timesheet review and approval, etc.
· Full accountability and ownership of your team’s development, projects follow-up, execution of projects ensuring S&G’s safety and quality standards are met.
· Develop and communicate needs for staffing labor plan adjustments to meet production targets.
· Develop and manage production floor layouts for incoming orders.
· Ensure production floor areas are kept clean, organized, and free of potential hazards.
· Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
· 5 years of production management and scheduling
· Ability to handle multiple priorities and issues in a fast paced, dynamic environment
· Proficient in Lean Principles: Problem Solving, Flow, Standard Work, Kanban
· Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information with tact and discretion.
· ISO and Total Quality management experience
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization’s physical premises.