Production Manager

Production Manager
Department: Production
JOB SUMMARY
Plan, establish, direct, and coordinate activities related to safe manufacturing processes for value-added products by performing the following duties:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following are the primary responsibilities of this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required:
Understand and ensure compliance with applicable procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
Develop and implement metrics to monitor production output, support planning activities, and reduce costs.
Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and make adjustments to achieve company goals.
Conduct team meetings with cell leaders and other departments, as appropriate, to share achievements and discuss improvement opportunities.
Monitor and maintain expected production efficiency and quality; notify Production Planning or Engineering of any concerns related to personnel, equipment, or tools.
Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to support management decision-making; communicate production activities to Customer Service and Production Planning to coordinate delivery schedules and production plans.
Develop, evaluate, and continuously improve manufacturing methods; implement continuous improvement programs to enhance quality; report deviations from established standards.
Coordinate production activities with Purchasing, Facilities Maintenance, and Quality Assurance to optimize the utilization of human resources, machinery, and equipment.
Adjust staffing levels according to demand through overtime or temporary labor as needed.
Understand, implement, and maintain compliance with applicable procedures and work instructions; initiate revisions when necessary.
Ensure compliance with company safety standards and establish maintenance and repair priorities.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervise all employees within the Production Department.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree in engineering or a related field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in production planning, including at least 3 years in manufacturing management.
Knowledge of ISO 9000, ISO 14000, and AS9100 standards.
Experience in Cable Assembly production, including small and large assemblies, wire harnesses, and coaxial cable assemblies.
Experience in backplane assembly processes, including Surface Mount Technology (SMT), press-fit technology, manual assembly, and testing.
Proven track record of success in managing manufacturing operations using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
Prior industry experience and/or demonstrated knowledge of electrical connectors and connector assembly processes.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with SAP R/3, particularly in: Production, MRP Planning.
Experience or training in the following is preferred: Just-In-Time (JIT) techniques, Team-based organizations, Work redesign initiatives.
Ability to design and oversee the construction of simple manual assembly fixtures using CAD software is desirable.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Self-motivated.
Strong organizational skills.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to prepare reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
ANALYTICAL AND REASONING ABILITIES
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions presented in mathematical or diagrammatic form and deal with multiple variables simultaneously.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS
A valid visa and passport are required for occasional international travel.