Production Manager

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Nice/Speaker Craft Audio Solutions provided pay range: $95,000 – $125,000 per year
. Actual compensation will be based on your skills and experience.

Nice is a subsidiary of Nice S.p.A., an Italian multinational leader in Home and Building Automation. Guided by our vision of creating a world without barriers, we develop cutting‑edge solutions for smart home control, security, door and gate automation, access control, and more.

Our team thrives in an environment that fosters continuous learning and professional growth. We support the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program, helping wounded veterans and their families through specially adapted smart homes.

Summary: Nice is seeking a Production Manager who can analyze our current production processes and create the best methods for day‑to‑day manufacturing operations. The Production Manager is responsible for operator assembly, warranty and spares support and leads the safety committee. This includes day‑to‑day oversight of operator fulfillment, optimizing assembler assignments, troubleshooting, and process improvement. The role interfaces with the business regarding all production activities, project management of custom equipment orders, and metrics reporting.

• Develops MPS and MRP on a regular basis and works closely with Supply Chain to align production and purchasing plans.
• Develops CRP on a regular basis and works closely with Human Resources to align required capacity plan with required workforce.
• Reviews sales orders and schedules to determine the optimum production loading needed to satisfy demand and ensure on‑time delivery to customers.
• Determines optimum staffing level and deployment based on sales forecast and standard times for assembly operations.
• Resolves operational and manufacturing problems to ensure minimum cost and prevent operational delays.
• Works closely with Supply Chain, Logistics, Sales, and Engineering to ensure coordination of fulfillment activities.
• Coordinate production of warranty and spares assemblies.
• Participate in new product development introduction.
• Take an active role in improving operational efficiency through Lean implementation, 5S and 6 Sigma.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives in the production area.
• Compiles, stores, and reports on production data.
• Develop new metrics and KPI for continuous improvement.
• Control production department budgets.
• Coordinate with Quality Department to establish quality control procedures.
• Create training manuals and host departmental training sessions.
• Communicate any problems or obstacles to senior management.
• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Schedules routine maintenance for operational equipment.
• Coordinates with appropriate departments for any required upgrades.
• Ensures all required inspections are performed as necessary and maintains inspection reports.
• Assigns action to any issues requiring immediate assistance.
• Coordinates with site management group for any required third‑party maintenance.
• Safety Committee:
  Leads safety committee and oversees resolution to safety concerns.
• Holds monthly safety committee meetings and publishes minutes.
• Drives safety concerns to closure.
• Continuously monitors safety of all operations and proactively addresses any needs of the business.
• Establishes safety best practices.
• Ensures all department projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with organization's established policies and objectives.
• Implements and maintains department policies and standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent plus a minimum of four years’ related experience.
• Lean Manufacturing certification from an accredited institution or minimum four years’ experience in lean management implementation.

• 5S and 6 Sigma certification or implementation is a plus.
• Experience in sustainable manufacturing to meet goals set by the organization.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Ability to write reports, business…