Production Manager - West Columbia, United States - Husqvarna Group

Description

This person is responsible for overseeing the Manufacturing and related production processes, ensuring departmental goals contribute and align with the overall success of Husqvarna Construction, Product Category CDS/CDT.

Optimize the operations on a local scale to support global success, taking advantage of the local and global resources and its global reach.

This position is critical for ensuring manufactured products meet or exceeds customer expectations for quality and delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIESDepartment ManagementAct as a leader of people in a culture of personal accountabilityAct as a leader of change in support of company initiativesEndorse & Drives lean activities and acts as an agent of changeDrive employee involvement as a source of untapped knowledge for improvement.

The overall aim is to drive and improve delivery performance in terms of on time in full and predictable lead-times to secure long term competitivenessDrive employee satisfaction and cultureDrive employee involvement as a source of untapped knowledge for improvementProvide direction to supervisors and department heads.

Provide guidance to staff when unique circumstances arise.

Act as decision maker in issues elevated to higher levelConduct performance appraisals and provide regular performance feedback for team development opportunitiesEnsure compliance with established policies and proceduresOversee daily workflow of ProductionStructure the departments to maximize efficiencyResponsible for departmental expense budgetProductionOversee daily production.

Supervises production department, in absence of department supervisors.

Implement 5S and improve efficienciesApproves time and attendanceCreates production work scheduleEnvironmental Health/SafetyEndorse and lead production teams in adherence to the safety & health compliance systemEndorse and lead production teams in adherence of the ISO14000 environmental management systemPosition-specific CompetenciesAble to work in a team environment to get resultsRespond with a strong sense of urgency, while getting resultsAbility to multitask and handle multiple projects without losing focusAble to solve new or unfamiliar problems and trouble-shoot problems independentlyStrong Interpersonal Communication SkillsStrong ability to solve problems while supporting long term strategiesContinuous improvement mindset and process drivenStrong structure and planning skillsStrong organizational skillsCRITICAL FUNCTIONAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE (must be teachable and critical to person performing the job) Strong knowledge of PRMS, SAP or similar ERP system, Microsoft OfficeStrong knowledge of manufacturing processes related to Diamond Tool Production & best practicesStrong knowledge of continuous improvement methodologyStrong knowledge of work measurement and cost analysisWorking knowledge of safety, health and environmental complianceEDUCATION & EXPERIENCEBS degree in Business or Engineering or equivalent work experience required7-10 years previous managerial experience in a manufacturing/production environmentExperience working in a global company desiredWORKING CONDITIONSNormal Office/Factory EnvironmentHeavy PC useDaily, weekly, monthly and annual deadlinesAbove average exposure to manufacturing environmentHusqvarna is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline and termination.

Husqvarna prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; gender; sexual orientation; pregnancy; age; disability; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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