Production Manager at LM Manufacturing

Detroit, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Management, Team Leadership, Budget Management, Customer Satisfaction, Problem Solving, Communication, Safety Compliance, Performance Reviews, Employee Development, Process Improvement, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Quality Assurance, Staff Training, Cultural Change

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

JOB SUMMARY: As a member of the Production team, the Production Manager will be responsible for efficient management of the production department to include all processes, procedures, and outputs of the department. customer satisfaction through quick follow up to problems. The Production Manager will be challenged to manage overall productions schedules and budget, support customers and communicate clearly and regularly with plant senior leadership, peer department managers and production supervisor’s status updates ad KPI’s. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Assure proper supervisor staffing is in place to efficiently manage the production department. * Supervises Team Leader(s) and Production Team Associates including but not limited to planning, assigning, directing and coordinating their day-to-day activities. * Approve of all standard work jobs elements so that proper product quality, operator build ability, and productivity are achieved. * Analyze customer schedules (contracts) to assure they can be achieved, and that the customer can be adequately supplied. * Properly maintain employee records and manage employee time off coverage. * Plan and supervise the development of direct reports in a manner that strengthens the organization. * Develop implementation plans for the product changes and new products assuring that plant operations can support customer schedules (contracts). * Supervision over the production, materials, and maintenance teams. * Provides timely feedback on work performance including but not limited to safety, housekeeping, quality, accuracy, quantity, attendance, punctuality, job knowledge, adaptability, initiative, teamwork, communication, judgment and comprehension. · Ensures timely completion of performance reviews based on established schedule. * Supports and enforces the 5 C’s, company principles of Company goals and objectives, and decisions and policies by taking ownership and communicating these in a positive and supportive manner. * Directs, manages, and monitors the overall plant operations with general responsibilities for production, maintenance, quality and other production-related activities * Establishing and leading cultural change in a participative work environment * Sets long term goals and objectives for the facility in order to keep anticipate and plan for future endeavors * Communicate and realize the vison in terms that the team can understand and know how they each contribute, and what is required to achieve said vision * Determines the risks associated with productions and develops contingencies based on the needs of the customer * Ensure financial success of the plant by controlling the various controllable P&L related metrics and adjust to reflect economic factors that are out of our direct control * Develop a collaborative and engaged workforce through the adoption of consistent and fair policies, effective communication regimes and an environment of openness and two-way communication * Evaluate the leadership within the plant, coach and mentor to develop the team into a cohesive team with development and succession plans for high potentials, enable a culture of succession planning and career development * Be open to constructive criticism and use the opportunities to continue to grow and develop * Prepare and update corporate reports as required * Ensures compliance with the following legislation: * Ensures and understands compliance with harassment within the workplace towards others in the organization * Drives the highest standards of excellence across the plant as a whole including functional areas within a matrix organization, the plant manager sets the standard for the plant and its success * Direct and coordinate plant operations within company policies and procedures and strives for continuous improvement of process improvements Establishes and maintains positive community and customer relationships * Determines methodology and strategies used to foster a well-trained and motivated staff that includes both hourly and salary * Confer with department heads to ensure coordination of purchasing, production, and shipping * Performs as the central point of contact for our customer * Conducts employee performance reviews for direct reports * Schedules and conducts plant meetings to keep employees abreast of the outlook of the plant and discuss long range goals * Attends scheduled corporate training and meetings and community events as necessary * Performs any other duties as required in pursuance to the function of this position or as directed * Supports and enforces the principles of Company goals and objectives, and decisions and policies by taking ownership and communicating these in a positive and supportive manner. * Displays a positive attitude towards safety, works safely and follows all the Company's safety policies and procedures. * Complies with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards in accordance with company policies, the Occupational Health & Safety Act. and the Michigan Occupational Health & Safety Act. * Ensures all employees and visitors have a safe environment in that safety and housekeeping standards are maintained; and all hazards, unsafe actions, or unsafe conditions have been identified, corrected, and/or eliminated. * Responds to and investigates all reports of injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses and property damage immediately. * Takes an active part in the division’s safety program by performing regular workplace inspections, effectively investigates accidents/incidents promptly, and assists in meeting or exceeding the division’s safety goals. * Complete other duties as assigned. Note: If there is reason to believe that any equipment, or physical condition of the workplace is likely to endanger the employee or co-worker, or is in contravention of OSHA and MISOHA, notify management immediately. If there is any reason to believe that any equipment, physical condition of the workplace or assigned task is likely to jeopardize customer’s requirements, internal requirements or the quality of tests results and/or equipment build, notify management immediately. Authorities as detailed in our Quality System for ISO/TS16949 2009 including but not limited to Corrective and Preventative Actions, Control of Documents, Control of Records, Internal Audits and Control of Nonconforming Product. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Certification/Licensure: BS degree in Business Administration or a related field Experience: Five (5) years' experience in a plant operations with managerial experience Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Good written and verbal communication skills. Team oriented, communicates well with others, and able to interact with people at all levels and departments. Excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations. Detailed oriented and excellent documentation skills. Ability to work independently under general supervision. Time Management and prioritizing skills. Critical thinking skills WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Work performed in a office/manufacturing plant environment. Exposed to varying temperature within plant depending upon external temperature. Continuously performs fine finger movements, grips/grasps, push/pulls, bends/stoops, stands/walk (90% of shift) and lifts and carries parts over thirty (30) lbs. Must be available to work overtime including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

The Production Manager is responsible for the efficient management of the production department, including overseeing production schedules, budgets, and ensuring customer satisfaction. They supervise team leaders and associates, manage employee records, and enforce safety and quality standards.