Production Manager - Troy, United States - AT3 Professional Staffing Solutions

Description

Job Title: Production Manager

Location: Troy, OH

Summary:

AT3 Staffing is engaged in a search for an industry leading manufacturer in Troy, OH in search of a Production Manager. This exciting opportunity will oversee operations at a key plant, representing one of the organizations largest investments and areas of growth. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, The Production Manager will lead the 1st shift production team and be responsible for the off-shift Production Supervisor.

The primary responsibility of this role is managing the day-to-day facility operations including but not limited to, scheduling production, project management, talent development, implementing manufacturing best practices, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future and supporting the growth of the Plant.

Core Responsibilities:

• for meeting operational metrics.
• as the primary point of contact for customer tours, vendors, contractors, and service providers at facility.
• production and warehouse inventories, scheduling production and overtime as needed.
• product consumption and manufacturing data to establish inventory targets.
• data collected from scrap and hold tags to create and drive projects focused on continuous improvement.
• employee training and other facility-specific records such as scrap, hold tags, staffing information, and safety data.
• and implement savings initiatives related to operating expenses, scrap reduction, and labor expense.
• plant culture around company values: integrity, respect, trust, shared risk, and simplicity.
• safety awareness through OPX and develop corrective actions for safety concerns.
• relationships, be visible, communicate, and encourage creativity and innovation across shifts and throughout the organization.
• and coach direct and indirect employees for future roles and responsibilities.
• of Lean Manufacturing concepts and ambition to apply them.
• and drive continuous improvement projects.
• and lead Lean Manufacturing projects and concepts with employees.
• and participates in Lean Manufacturing projects as time allows across the division.
• and support other departments crucial to manufacturing success, such as accounting, human resources, quality, and the reliability team.

Qualifications/Requirements/Education:

• a Bachelors Degree, preferably in Engineering or Business. Candidates nearing completion of a bachelors degree may be considered.
• to five years of prior manufacturing leadership experience, management of production employees in a multi-shift operation preferred.
• to flex working hours to support the off shifts outside of core working hours.
• experience leading or participating in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma projects in a manufacturing environment.
• problem-solving skills to include analytical and critical thinking skills.
• customer-focused with management, support staff, customers, and suppliers; understand how the business functions link together to support the customer (i.e., engineering, materials, and sales).
• written and verbal communication skills are required. Support communication across departments and manufacturing facilities.
• encouragement of diverse ideas, focus on coaching/developing team members strengths, and facilitate effective communication between shifts.
• at performance management, providing formal and informal feedback to employees.
• the track record of a proven leader and team player, demonstrates a positive attitude, takes personal accountability, coaches, listens, is approachable, and resolves issues/conflicts promptly.
• be self-driven, able to motivate others, identify needs, and show the ability to make things happen with little supervision.
• of operating systems beyond Microsoft Office; Route Card or other production systems, Dayforce and Microsoft D365 experience a plus