Production Manager

PAC/Life Port believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the individual nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Position Overview:

Directs and coordinates activities of production department(s) in processing materials or manufacturing products in industrial organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Functions:

Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates are in order to plan department operations

Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products in order to meet defined customer expectations for quality and delivery

Motivates and leads production staff for maximum productivity and employee engagement

Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications

Drives process improvements throughout production environment

Works closely with other departments to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction

Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays

Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization

Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards

Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

Proficient with Outlook, ERP Manufacturing software and time and attendance payroll systems

Assist with EH&S, Haz-Mat, and First Aid Safety duties as required.

Responsible for the oversight of the applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements (AS9100, ISO 13485, FAA, and FDA, as applicable)
Job Specifications (Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

):

Proven leadership skillsAS
9100 / ISO 13485 Quality Systems experience

Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask

Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail

Excellent teamwork skills and high degree of initiative required

Excellent communication both written and verbal

Work independently and possess a high level of self-motivation and initiative

Must be proficient with MS Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Authority to manage personnel and processes related to administrative controls, business needs, and company goals

Education, Certifications and

Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Bachelor’s degree preferred
10+ years related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Proven lean manufacturing/process improvement experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Working conditions are normal for that of a manufacturing/machine shop/office environment.

All employees are expected to adhere to Company safety policies and wear personal protective equipment when exposed to work areas or performing tasks where it is required.

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