Production Manager

Descripción y detalle de las actividades

The Production Manager is responsible managing the production facility such that quality sample products are produced on time. There are many aspects to this roll and it is necessary that this individual execute all aspects of this assignment to efficiently produce the final products. • Scheduling – Understand and manage the manufacturing to meet the production schedule across all products to ensure on time delivery. Review timelines and provide accurate feedback and approvals as required • Quality – Develop and manage efficient production processes that produce quality products. • Evaluate and develop manufacturing processes as required to complete specific production steps. Introduce production solutions or new production ideas. • Provide clear direction and guidance to production supervisors and workers. Develop supervisor skills and sampling knowledge. • Document key processes and procedures for operators and supervisors and monitor adherence. • Spend time on the production floor spot checking key processes and ensuring equipment is operating correctly. • Work closely with other facility managers (Quality, Logistics, Engineering, etc.) in a positive and effective manner to ensure good communication and efficient material and information handoffs. • Maintain an organized and well managed facility. • Ensure workers have all the right tools and master production standards. • Monitor production processes to ensure safety and efficiency. • Notify management early of key production issues that will impact safety, delivery or quality. Identify solutions where applicable. • Attend and actively participate in key meetings such as production meetings, kickoff meetings, Engineering meetings, etc. • Oversee first article production to ensure quality. • Identify key production metrics and track performance accordingly. • Provide periodic verbal and/or written production status reporting for weekly meetings, monthly reports, etc. as required.