Production Manager

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Axon LLC is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager is responsible for overseeing the manufacturing process from initial quotation to final commissioning of the machines, including mechanical & electrical assembly, parts manufacturing (machining and fabrication), factory and site acceptance testing. The position is located in Raleigh, NC, and reports to the Vice President/General Manager. This position is directly responsible for managing plant safety, facilities management, and manufacturing quality, as well as capacity planning, utilization, scheduling, and shop order management.

The Manager of Manufacturing supervises and plans all manufacturing activities while balancing tactical and strategic business directives. The Manager of Manufacturing must also be ready to demonstrate their skill and experience in a manufacturing environment delivering continuous improvement and driving our performance culture.

Oversee and drive day-to-day production schedules, operational and plant activities in accordance with business goals and objectives. Runs daily meetings and provides timely updates and information to key stakeholders. Lead manufacturing process improvement utilizing the concepts and techniques of lean, Six Sigma, and industry (and company) best practices. Maintaining and enforcing safety protocols and compliance guidelines. Review engineering recommended process changes to ensure process is appropriate with operating goals.

Coordinate maintenance and repair of machines to avoid downtime and delays, ensure production process and machinery comply with customer specifications and professional and safety standards. Monitor budget and utilize operational resources, participate in safety program development. Manage the selection, training and development of production staff. Manages intra-department and inter-department communication, reporting tools, and systems. Collaborates effectively across all functions on business initiatives and daily order execution.

Manages production budget while adhering to overtime, labor, and materials requirements. Enforces system and company policies and procedures. Actively participates with the management team to support and implement initiatives. Develops and drives key performance indicators to the highest standards of performance in safety, quality, delivery and cost. Develops and accelerates team performance through formalized training plans, coaching, and performance management.

Provides support to other functions in determining manufacturing capabilities, product lead times, and cost estimates. Participates and leads projects aimed at improving on time delivery and inventory turns; reducing cost of quality; and increasing productivity. Conducts problem-solving and continuous improvement as a daily norm. Engages with the teams to provides hands on support for troubleshooting issues plaguing production performance and dispute resolution.

Responsible for monitoring and maintaining quality standards for all products. Manages human and material resources to meet production targets. Implement business process standard operating procedures (SOP’s). Own quality control for Axon, which includes driving problem-solving and corrective actions, driving lessons learned reviews with stakeholders, and develop and implement quality control…