Production Manager

Overview

The Production Manager is responsible for ensuring equipment and production personnel resources are in place in support of the company’s production plan including: • Assembling and prioritizing production and customer requirements.• Defining the manufacturing vision and supportive strategies.• Working closely with engineering, materials, sales, marketing and support to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. The Production Manager's job also includes ensuring that the production team supports the company's overall strategy and goals.

Responsibilities

• Through a team of line supervisors, organize daily workload for all production personnel.
• Supervise and assist in the selection and training of new personnel.
• Develop process documentation consistent with company policies.
• Determine workstation allocation/usage, support new workstation implementations, manage overtime or extra shifts as required, and determine the sequence of production work.
• Monitor the production processes and coordinate with the Master Scheduler to adjust schedules as needed.
• Aid in the monitoring and scheduling of maintenance to equipment.
• Implement Lean Six-Sigma methodologies and programs.
• Monitor the efficiency and quality of all production jobs.
• Assist in troubleshooting production jobs.
• Manage employee conduct or performance in a manner consistent with Company policies.
• Establish and control departmental budgets and forecasts.
• Support, maintain and encourage Resonetics quality policies.
• Work with Quality to design, implement, and monitor quality awareness and improvement programs.
• Ensure that the Company’s environmental, health and safety guidelines are followed.
• Conduct performance appraisals and communication.
• Monitor timesheets for production personnel.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of 7 years in a similar role.

5+ years in a manufacturing managerial role.

Demonstrated experience with FDA/GMP or ISO 13485 requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

College degree in industrial engineering, management, industrial technology, business administration or equivalent.

Experience in laser workstations setup and operation.

Lean Six-Sigma green belt.