Production Manager Job Bowes Illinois USA,Manufacturing / Production

We are seeking a Production Manager than can help Plan, establish, direct and coordinate activities concerned with safe manufacturing processes at HARTING, Inc. of North America for value-added products.

To succeed in this role, you will be highly driven to:

Understand and implement conformity to applicable procedures, work instructions and quality standards.
Develop and implement the use of metrics to monitor production output, drive planning and reduce costs.
Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and make adjustments in order to meet company goals.
Conduct team meetings with cell leaders and other functions, as appropriate to share achievements and to discuss opportunities for improvement.
Monitor and maintain expected production efficiency and quality; notify production planning or engineering of concerns due to people, equipment and tools.
Monitor the production of new products and new product releases.
Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs for management decision-making; communicate production activities to customer service and production planner to organize delivery dates and schedule.
Develop, evaluate, and constantly improve manufacturing methods; implement programs for continuous improvement for better quality; report on deviations from the planned norm.
Coordinate production activities with procurement, facilities maintenance and quality assurance activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines and equipment.
Balance staffing according to demand through use of overtime or temporary staffing, as needed.
Understand, implement and maintain conformity to applicable procedures and work instructions; initiate changes in procedures and work instructions, if necessary.
Ensure adherence to company safety standards and set maintenance and repair priorities.
Other duties as assigned.
Directly supervise all production department employees.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; staff development; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Skills and experience to thrive in this role:

Technical degree in engineering or related field of study
Minimum 8 years of experience in production planning with at least 3 years in manufacturing management.
Familiar with ISO 9000/14000 and AS 9100 regulations.
Experience in Cable Assembly Production, including small and large assemblies, harness and coax styles
Experience in backplane assembly process, including surface mount technology, press-fit, hand assembly and test
Proven success with Lean Manufacturing site management.
Prior industry experience and/or proven knowledge of electrical connectors and connector assembly (HARTING).
Experience in SAP R/3 – Production, MRP Planning and Engineering functions.
Experience or training with JIT techniques, team based organization and work redesign is preferred.
Ability to design and supervise construction of small hand assembly fixtures using CAD software is desired.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Self-motivated.
Strong organizational skills.

HARTING Americas is a subsidiary of HARTING Technology Group, a German-based global leader in industrial connectivity solutions. We develop, manufacture, and sell the world's most durable and reliable products and solutions for use in Machinery & Robotics, Automation Devices, Rail & Transportation, Intralogistics & Conveyor Systems, Energy, and Datacenter market segments.

As a third generation, family-owned company, with over 75 years of history, we continue to create value and shape the future with technologies for people. You will…