Production Manager - Placentia, United States - CRD MFG, INC

Description

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Production Manager to oversee our tube manufacturing facility.

The Production Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing production processes to ensure efficient operations and meet customer demands.

This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, as well as a deep understanding of tube bending manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement production plans and schedules to optimize resource utilization, including labor, machinery, and materials. Lean, bulk and adverage
• Supervise and provide guidance to a team of production workers, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies per QMS.
• Monitor machinery and equipment condition, coordinating maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime and optimize productivity per QMS.
• Implement quality control measures to ensure products meet customer specifications and industry standards, conducting inspections and addressing any nonconformities.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency enhancements. Analyze production data, identify bottlenecks, 5S strategies, and implement improvements to streamline workflows.
• Collaborate with supply chain and procurement teams to maintain adequate inventory levels of raw materials and components.
• Collect and analyze production data, preparing regular reports and metrics to assess performance, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
• Identify skill gaps within the production team and provide training opportunities for employee development.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration within the production team and across departments.
• Handle unexpected production issues, analyzing problems, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field (preferred).
• Proven experience as a Production Manager in a tube manufacturing facility or similar industry with minimum of 10years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of tube bending manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality control.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with strong problemsolving capabilities.
• Familiarity with safety regulations, quality standards, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience in process optimization and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in using production management software and tools.

Weekly Deliverables:

• Production Status Report
• Labor Utilization Report
• Quality Metrics
• Equipment Downtime Analysis
• Inventory Status
• Safety Briefing

Monthly Deliverables:

• Production Efficiency Report
• Cost Analysis
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives 5S
• Staffing and Training Needs
• Capital Expenditure Requests
• Customer Satisfaction Metrics
• Product Quality and Performance
• Defect rate: Percentage or number of defective products.
• Product performance feedback or ratings.
• Claims or returns.

On-Time Delivery:

• Delivery performance: Percentage of orders delivered on time.
• Average delivery lead time or cycle time.
• Customer feedback on delivery experience.

Order Accuracy:

• Order accuracy rate: Percentage of orders fulfilled accurately
• Customer feedback on order accuracy and completeness.

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Daily Tasks:

As a production manager in a tube manufacturing facility, you can expect your role to involve a wide range of activities throughout the workday.

Here are some key tasks and responsibilities you may typically handle:


1.
Planning and scheduling:

Create production plans and schedules to ensure efficient use of resources, including labor, machinery, and materials. Coordinate with other departments to align production goals and prioritize orders.


2.
Supervision and team management:

Oversee a team of production workers, assigning tasks, providing guidance, and monitoring performance. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies.


3.
Equipment and maintenance:

Monitor the condition of machinery and equipment used in tube bending processes. Coordinate maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime and optimize productivity. Work with maintenance staff and external vendors when necessary.


4.
Quality control:

Implement quality control measures to ensure that products meet customer specifications and industry standards. Develop and enforce quality assurance procedures, conduct inspections, and address any issues or non-conformities.


5.
Process improvement:

Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency enhancements. Analyze production data, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to streamline workflows and increase productivity.


6. Inventory management