Production Manager, Manual & Robot Weld

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** Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.**#
** As a Production Manager, Manual & Robotic Weld, you will:
*** Oversee the production process and manage the production team
* Ensure the production targets are met in terms of safety, quality, productivity and on-time delivery.
* Responsible for continuous improvement of process quality, productivity standards, budget, inventory, and data reporting.
* Resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance obstacles to minimize cost and prevent operational delays.
* Compile, maintain, and gather production data for use in following schedules and continuous improvement projects.
* Oversee and direct information to be communicated in the 5-Minute huddles.
* Develop labor and capital plans to achieve schedule and budget requirements along with assisting in capital equipment implementation.
* Hire, train, coach, and recognize/reward employees in line with company guidelines and policies. With supervisor, evaluate employee performance and conduct annual performance reviews.
* Partner with Manufacturing Engineering team, develop and implement process improvements needed to continuously improve operational performance of manufacturing operations.
* Partner with Quality team to monitor the quality performance of products in the field and drive the issues back down into the manufacturing process for improvement projects.
* Partner with EHS Manager, to ensure the department/plant is following standards, and educate team on said standards.
* Create an environment to support employee engagement and active problem solving for the betterment of the organization.
* Leverage data analytics to make strategic and tactical business decisions.
* Partner with planning and purchasing to maintain adequate resources (tools, raw material, farmout).
* Develop capacity planning models and staffing plans.
** What Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for in our Production Manager, Manual & Robotic Weld:
*** Required
* * Bachelor’s degree in business, technical, or related field or relevant experience.
* Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities.
* Experience in a vertically integrated organization.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Problem solver with the ability to multitask several projects and deliver high quality and timely results.
* Strong working knowledge of production.
* Knowledge of production standards.
* Ability to read blueprints.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office.
* Basic MRP experience.
* Preferred
* * Oracle experience.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel experience.
* Five plus years’ experience in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment.
* Lean manufacturing/continuous improvement experience.
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* Working Conditions:

** This role will be a combination of shop floor and office environment.  The noise level in the office is generally moderate.  The noise level on the shop floor may be noisy and hearing protection will be required in some areas.  Occasionally lift 35 lbs.

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength,
** we think customer first**,
** play as one team**, and
** raise the bar on fitness innovation**—in the gym and in every corner of our facilities. We
** persevere and get it done**, with a clear purpose to
** inspire each other to live healthier lives**. If you’re ready to bring out the best in people while powering the future of fitness manufacturing, we invite you to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential.

If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we’ll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail.

If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know.

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we believe in taking care of our team…