Production Manager

• Manage production and assembly teams and activities
• Plan, direct, and monitor production groups to meet safety, quality, schedule, volume, cost, and loss targets
• Liaise with Safety, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, and other support groups
• Develop production schedules, manage change, and allocate labor and capital resources
• Drive KPIs across production and assembly areas
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, to high quality standards, within budget and deadlines
• Provide team leadership during change and production ramp-up
• Optimize efficiency, resource utilization, cost performance, working capital, and waste
• Develop a continuous-improvement culture using Lean Six Sigma, GMP, 5S, and Kaizen principles
• Build and mentor production teams through strategic, tactical, and operational leadership
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Work with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities, EHS, QC, and other departments
• Communicate technological changes and supply impacts, and recommend solutions
• Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and communicate manufacturing impacts
• Oversee precision manufacturing and assembly, production control, material management, manufacturing engineering, tools and equipment maintenance, workplace 5S and lean practices, training, mentoring, quality, and workmanship

• Bachelor's Degree in business, manufacturing, industrial or related engineering discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience whereby requisite knowledge, skills and abilities have been demonstrated
• Minimum ten years’ experience in manufacturing operations in an industrial equipment manufacturing environment
• Minimum five years of management experience
• Understanding of and familiarity with marine class societies is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, MRP/ERP software, and Project Management software
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, work independently, be detail-oriented and thorough
• Knowledge of raw materials, manufacturing processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for manufacturing and distributing pumps and turbo expander products
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods, and coordination of resources
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Demonstrates expertise in managing production and assembly teams, optimizing efficiency, and driving continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma and other methodologies. Proficient in resource allocation, production scheduling, and maintaining high safety and quality standards in manufacturing operations.

• Lean Six Sigma
• Production Management
• Team Leadership
• Manufacturing Operations
• Project Management

• Production Scheduling
• Quality Control
• Resource Allocation
• Manufacturing Processes
• Cost Management
• Change Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Analytical Skills
• Knowledge of Raw Materials
• Knowledge of Machines and Tools

• Strong Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Detail-Oriented
• Ability to Work Under Pressure

• Manufacturing Operations
• Industrial Equipment
• Marine Class Societies
• Production Control
• Workplace 5S
• Kaizen Principles
• GMP
• Turbo Expander Products

• Microsoft Office
• MRP Software
• ERP Software
• Project Management Software