Production Manager

Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000 / year

Power Solutions International (PSI) is a leader in large gen-set packaging and enclosures. We provide turnkey, custom power packages that integrate alternators, cooling systems, controls, switchgear, cabling, and protection, delivered as containerized, skid, or walk-in solutions. Our team manages the full lifecycle from application engineering and 3D design to structural fabrication, wiring and piping, sound and thermal management, code compliance, factory acceptance testing, and site support. With scalable production capacity and disciplined program management, PSI delivers repeatable quality and reliable performance on complex builds for mission-critical and industrial applications worldwide.

Position Summary:
The Production Manager coordinates and directs the business plan deployment activities in the operations of a manufacturing environment.  This includes safety, people, quality, responsiveness, cost, and environment, with a focus on achieving monthly and quarterly targets through the implementation of the Lean manufacturing principles of people involvement, standardization, built-in-quality, continuous improvement, and short lead time.  Focus is on achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and other leading metrics associated with manufacturing the right quantity of high-quality, low-cost units, on time, safely, with an engaged workforce by institutionalizing data-driven system thinking. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Drives adherence and compliance with PSI safety rules and guidelines 
• Develop, deploy, lead, motivate, and drive a high-performance safety culture that makes safety the overriding priority
• Hire, train, coach, and manage an integrated Production team, establishing performance standards, evaluating individual and team performance, ensuring company policies are adhered to, and meeting leadership’s goals using PSI’s IMPACT values (Innovation, Motivation, Passion, Accountability, Communication, Trust)
• Lead continuous Improvement through problem-solving. 
• Drive disciplined data-driven systems and Processes at the shop floor level
• Prioritize, schedule, and delegate work assignments
• Responsible for interviewing and selecting staff, and building high-performance teams
• Responsible for performance management to include conducting performance reviews, providing ongoing performance feedback, and administering countermeasures and corrective actions to lead the team from the current condition to the target condition
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements in methods and processes to increase efficiency (OEE & Uptime), productivity (labor utilization), and capability (flexibility). 
• Drive a built-in-quality culture that prevents defects from leaving the workstation
• Manage production, planning & scheduling to accommodate lean (high utilization of labor), agile (minimum changeover time), and flexibility (multiple specs and product families) within a manufacturing process
• Drive a safe and clean working environment
• Verify conformance to ISO Standards through conducting layered audits
• Ensure compliance with established standardized work, operator line balancing, and management by Takt time
• Drive conformance to operating budgets and delivery requirements
• Follow policies and procedures to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, OSHA, Environmental, and various regulatory agencies
• Ensure proper cascading of business plan deployment SPQRCE Objectives
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with all levels within the organization
• All other duties as assigned by management
   

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• 5-10 years of applicable work and industry experience; minimum 3 years of supervisory and/or team leadership experience
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or Six-Sigma
• OSHA training or certification
• Knowledge and/or experience in the automotive industry and IATF 16949 Automotive Standard preferred
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; general experience with ERP & MRP
• Knowledge of manufacturing systems and processes
• Working knowledge of cost control procedures
• Ability to work with simple mathematical concepts and general accounting practices relative to manufacturing performance
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Well-developed supervisory and leadership skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Adaptable and flexible to changing business environments
• Ability to read and understand general print specifications

PSI offers a wide range of benefits from medical, dental, and vision to pet insurance as well as discounted prescription plans. Additionally, we also provide a 401k match, life insurance and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. Come join our team and learn more about PSI and what we have to offer!

Power Solutions International/3Pi is an EOE disability/vet company offering a drug-free workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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