Production Manager - Shelton, United States - The Ladders

Description

Production Manager OEM - CT**Immediate Opening

An exciting opportunity to join a world-leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specializing in high-end marine machinery systems for the luxury yacht, commercial ship, and military ship market sectors. We are a dynamic team of professionals supplying our highly successful technology-based products worldwide.

Position Description

Naiad Dynamics US, Inc. (ND) is actively seeking an accomplished Production Manager for our Shelton, Connecticut facility. As a key player in our operations, the selected candidate will report to the Plant Manager and play a pivotal role in orchestrating the entire spectrum of the supply chain. This includes overseeing and managing production workflows, material and part procurement, and equipment assembly and testing. You will work closely with the team to coordinate production schedules, allocate resources, and monitor progress to meet company goals. Your role will be crucial in maintaining a smooth and streamlined production flow while ensuring that all safety and quality requirements are adhered to.

Responsibilities

1.Team Leadership and Work Allocation:

• Manage a dynamic team, including CNC and manual machinists, machinery assemblers, and production office staff, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes efficiency, quality, and maximum productivity.
• Organize and supervise production workflows, collaborating closely with the team to drive efficiency, boost productivity, and achieve cost reductions.
• Assign daily work orders to all production direct labor to ensure optimal utilization of resources, including workforce capacities, equipment availability, and vendor coordination.

2.Supply Chain Optimization:

• Lead end-to-end supply chain management, orchestrating seamless coordination from material procurement to equipment assembly and testing.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance operational efficiency and minimize waste.

3.Production Planning and Coordination:

• Plan, coordinate, and direct all production activities to achieve on-time shipment and customer delivery of high-quality parts and systems.
• Oversee production planning, scheduling, and purchasing functions, managing internal work, raw material ordering, and outsourced operations.

4.Cost-Efficient Production Management:

• Ensure efficient and economical production at the lowest cost while maintaining high-quality standards, meeting volume requirements, adhering to inventory targets, and achieving production schedules and delivery dates.

5.Problem Solving and Collaboration:

• Address production problems and collaborate with design engineers to enhance product manufacturability.

6.Workflow Analysis and Downtime Reduction:

• Analyze and plan plant workflow, including machinery placement (work cells), to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Implement robust monitoring mechanisms to track progress, identify bottlenecks, and proactively take measures to exceed company goals.
• Minimize downtime by coordinating maintenance and repair services, ensuring adherence to operator maintenance procedures and schedules.

7.Employee Development and Skills Enhancement:

• Manage employee development, nurturing skills and preparing team members for future job assignments.

8.Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Ensure manufacturing processes adhere to ISO and meet all Environmental, Health & Safety requirements.
• Support quality assurance and initiate initiatives for scrap and waste reduction.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent degree or experience.
• 5 10 years of experience supervising or managing in a CNC machining manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing machinery and processes, and machinery assembly and testing.
• Working knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (interpretation of engineering detail drawings).
• Prior machining experience, CNC programming or CAD-CAM knowledge beneficial.
• Prior experience with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency using MRP and similar computer-based technologies in a production-manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Ability to lead, motivate and positively influence production workforce personnel.
• Must have prior Supervisory experience of direct labor production employees.
• Must be able to organize work and effectively use MRP system and available resources to achieve customer delivery requirements.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to effectively communicate, collaborate and interact with engineers, production personnel, and suppliers to improve quality, workflow efficiency and productivity.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Professional demeanor with solid work ethics and personal integrity.
• Neat, organized, and documentation oriented.
• Must exhibit a professional demeanor and consistently apply only the highest ethical standards when dealing with employees, colleagues, suppliers, and customers.
• Must have good written and verbal English language skills and be highly responsive to customer needs.
• Must be able to lead a team and manage/resolve employee conflict.

About Us

Naiad Dynamics US, Inc. is a well-established Naiad Maritime Group, Inc. company with operations in CT, MD, and FL USA, with affiliated companies in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, France, and Australia. We engineer, manufacture, and supply high-quality specialized ship systems throughout the world.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including major healthcare coverage, dental, vision, 401(k) with immediately vested 100% company match, disability insurance, and life insurance. Benefits are subject to policy/plan details.