ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Design and implement plans for the effective use of material and labor resources to achieve manufacturing target
• Supervise the operations of manufacturing personnel to ensure a manufacturing process is within budget and time schedule
• Oversee the hiring, orienting, and training of technical production employees to ensure a competent workforce.
• Conduct studies and research to discover a more effective approach to production.
• Oversee the regulation of work shift to ensure proper workload distribution.
• Monitor a manufacturing team to ensure operations follow health and safety standards.
• Schedule the maintenance of production equipment and machines to ensure efficient operations.
• Analyze and provide solutions to manufacturing challenges or problems.
• Network with the quality assurance department to ensure product quality and specification are consistent.
• Conduct assessments to identify mechanical and procedural limitations that minimize work efficiency.
• Monitor and control a production process to adjust operations in event of a problem.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales staff to implement strategies that will improve the marketability of manufactured products.
• Oversee the procurement of raw materials and equipment required for manufacturing.

Review personnel performance to determine individuals most suited for promotion.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Office, BPICS, Maintenance Pro, Lean Programs
• Knowledge of EMS, QMS policies and objectives. Knowledge of Lean principles and practices to exceed the requirements and all other standards to serve our target markets.
• Maintains and designs records and reports to enhance and improve productivity
• Complies with companies’ documental procedures and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Assertiveness Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Motivation Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Safety Awareness Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employees safety.
• Accountability Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Communication/Oral Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Analytical Skills Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve problems.
• Problem Solving Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Technical Aptitude Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Dependable - Must consistently demonstrate dependability, a great work ethic, initiative, ownership of issues, problem-solving abilities, and an exceptional attitude.
• Flexibility - Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, accept new ideas and input positively, and be open to new work approaches and processes.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or 10+ yrs. of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10 yrs. experience in production management, preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

N = (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O = (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day)

F = (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day)

C = (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)