Production Manager

SUMMARY:

The Production Manager will provide clear direct, communication and leadership to the manufacturing operations of the Searcy Manufacturing Facility. Responsible for Operating Profit & Loss, staffing both direct and indirect labor. To ensure plant efficiency, quality, and the on-time delivery of products and to provide a clean & safe work environment for our employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Review of Monthly Financial Analysis as it pertains to the budget and forecast.

• Operational Analysis of manufacturing costs such as: scrap, overtime, delivery, maintenance and tooling cost.

• Review Analysis of direct labor and efficiency.

• Assisting in material management by cycle counting existing inventory/ Inventory Turns.

• Maintaining good operating condition of equipment.

• Provides necessary technical support to personnel on the production floor and reports all problems with repair time frames to Operations Manager.

• Makes recommendations for improvements concerning the facility, equipment, maintenance and safety.

• Coordination and management of required inspections. (i.e. fire department, extinguishers and sprinklers, liability and workers compensation insurance, etc.).

• Develops and implements procedures for the disposal of hazardous materials per governmental regulations.

• Maintain Maintenance Department staff

• Installation of new and or used manufacturing equipment.

• Fabrication and machining as required to complete projects.

• Completion of plant system and equipment PM preventative maintenance and corrective action.

• Fabrication of various devices and mechanisms to improve, repair or replace that which is not operating properly or efficiently

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical malfunctions on any plant machine, facility system or related equipment.

• Identifying safety, environmental, quality & production issues, coordinating activities with production team to maximize productivity & minimize cost, reduce waste and taking measures to proactively address all concerns.

• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair.

• Welding, prototyping, plumbing, painting, masonry, piping, and carpentry duties as necessary.

• Responsible for ensuring asset reliability for plastics injection molding machines.

Requirements:

• Education equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business or related field desired, minimum 5 years’ experience in production management required

• 8 or more years manufacturing experience including supervision of employees.

• Strong and diverse technical background in injection molding processing, tooling, equipment, materials, manufacturing and quality.

• Knowledge of Purchasing, Sales, Financial Analysis and Accounting.

• Knowledge of computers in everyday business scenarios.

• Demonstrated superior communication (written and verbal), teamwork, and organizational skills.

• Knowledge of SPC, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, APQP and ISO/IATF 16949. Sound understanding of Business Math skills and applications.

• Self-starter must be able to work with little direction and with a high level of self-motivation.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. This position is most suitably accustomed to the office environment.

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

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any relatives working for Sumida
• Have you worked for Pontiac Coil or Sumida America in the past
• Have you explained all gaps in employment

Experience:

• production management required: 5 years (Required)

Location:

• Searcy, AR 72143 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Searcy, AR 72143 (Required)

Work Location: In person