• Develop and maintain production plans to ensure orders are completed on time
• Determine the headcount requirements and labor utilization needed to achieve production and business goals
• Schedule equipment and team resources needed to support each production plan
• Track component yield rates ensuring that actual results meet or exceed business goals
• Manage work order maintenance ensuring that work orders are audited and closed inappropriate fiscal periods
• Set performance metrics for each department to track and monitor productivity
• Ensure metrics support business goals
• Benchmark metrics utilizing both internal and external resources
• Develop and monitor annual department budgets
• Plan and manage resources to achieve budget goals while delivering the required output
• Track actual expenses vs budget. Assure that department expenses are in line with budget goals
• Direct, coordinate and monitor the daily activities & performance standards for Production and Production Warehouse departments to assure compliance of standard Company policies, procedures, quality, and safety
• Coach and develop Supervisors and team in balancing the delivery of high productivity, quality and customer service
• Maintain a positive and safe work environment. Oversee employee relations and participate in staff selection, performance and compensation evaluations, corrective action and terminations, as necessary
• Establish performance goals, monitor progress and provide feedback as necessary
• Manage employee performance through motivation, delegation, development, mentoring and resolving conflict
• Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy
• Develop, provide and/or coordinate training as needed
• Consult with Human Resources Department as appropriate
• Conduct regular department meetings to foster employee engagement, communicate any changes to company policies and procedures, address employee concerns, foster idea sharing and suggestions for improvement
• Order/procure materials and services as needed
• Serve as key IT, telecom and systems contact for the business unit
• Identify and implement key areas for improvement in each department
• Maintain a presence and availability across all shifts
• Provide and maintain a safe work environment by directing safety training, generating and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Coordinate emergency response or crisis management activities
• Coordinate efforts with the Safety Department to aid in training, conducting associate observations, updating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes and routine safety inspections

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