Production Manager

Overview

Manage and lead a production area to meet safety, quality, customer experience, production output and cost control objectives directly and through supervisors. Provide direction and leadership to the facility/area operations. May also involve developing manpower requirements, identifying potential problems in sufficient time for corrective action, and supervising the performance of program functional task elements such as quality assurance, safety, and training.

• Lead and ensure safety compliance in the assigned area and in accordance with company requirements and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance programs including physically checking production and assisting with machine set-ups.
• Consistently lead teams to meet production and/or shipping goals to meet or exceed customer demand.
• Coordinate and oversee training for safety and manufacturing operations.
• Monitor inventory levels necessary to create production plans in order to meet requirements.
• Direct, assist and evaluate supervisors and production associates in both daily and long term requirements and goals.
• Interact professionally with co-workers, vendors and customers; prioritize issues, analyze situations and implement effective corrective actions.
• Monitor and maintain efficiencies to achieve best cost and on-time delivery.
• Review and approve employee time and schedules, including overtime management.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with Capital Expenditure planning to improve safety and operational efficiencies.
• Assist with equipment troubleshooting and communication with maintenance on needs.
• Leadership responsibilities: support the professional development of team members, provide coaching and feedback, and foster an inclusive, collaborative work environment.

• Associate/Related Field required.
• 5+ years of manufacturing management and/or production planning experience required; equivalent combination of experience and education may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Strong skills and knowledge of ERP/MRP systems required; SAP S/4
  
  HANA experience preferred.

• Ability to travel up to 5% of time for training, meetings, and to assist other facilities.

This role is primarily performed in an office environment with computer and phone use; must be able to access a factory environment and be exposed to temperature changes, noise, vibration, chemicals/fumes, and moving machinery as part of essential duties.

MiTek is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at .