Production Manager
- Lead and manage multiple assembly production lines to achieve production schedules, quality standards, and customer delivery commitments.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and development to Production Supervisors to build engaged, accountable, and high-performing teams.
- Promote and maintain a culture where Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) drive all operational decisions.
- Champion Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste, improve productivity, and optimize manufacturing processes.
- Lead Kaizen events, problem-solving activities, and process improvement projects using Lean tools and root cause analysis methodologies.
- Monitor production performance through key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost.
- Ensure compliance with all safety policies, regulatory requirements, and environmental standards while promoting a safe work environment.
- Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, EHS, and Human Resources to resolve production issues and improve operational performance.
- Ensure adherence to established quality standards, engineering specifications, standardized work instructions, and manufacturing procedures.
- Develop production plans, prioritize workflow, and allocate resources to meet changing production demands.
- Foster employee engagement through effective communication, coaching, performance management, and leadership development.
- Drive accountability by establishing performance expectations, monitoring results, and addressing performance concerns in a timely and consistent manner.
- Promote and sustain 5S, visual management, and workplace organization throughout the manufacturing operation.
- Analyze operational data to identify trends, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support data-driven decision-making.
- Ensure accidents, near misses, and quality concerns are thoroughly investigated using root cause analysis, with effective corrective and preventive actions implemented.
- Promote ethical conduct, professionalism, teamwork, and a culture of respect and continuous learning.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Vice President of Operations.