Head of Production

Head of Production

Position Summary:

The Head of Production will oversee and guide all aspects of the production process, ensuring that daily operations align with production targets and fulfill customer requirements. This role involves managing resources, managing production process, repairing rental fleet, and applying efficient production methods while promoting a safe and efficient work environment. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong leadership abilities, technical expertise, and a commitment to ongoing improvement and team development. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily production expectations.
• Monitor daily tool service for each section responsible for.
• Assign manpower tasks based on production demand for tools.
• Monitor and maintain parts inventory and controls.
• Monitor tool inventory by work type.
• Collect, monitor and maintain scrapping of serial numbers from tools.
• Some administrative duties (Director discretion).
• Monitor and maintain some supplies, hand tools, & RT Tools (Director discretion).   
• Manages production processes, priorities, work assignments and inventory methods to meet production schedules and customer orders.
• Manage daily and weekly receiving as it pertains to rental fleet.
• Work with Quality Control Supervisor and Purchasing Manager on all incoming parts inspection and disposition.
• Plan and allocate monthly, weekly and daily production needs.
• Evaluate and track employee performance.
• Schedule training and cross training of all employees.
• Enforce safety rules and guidelines.
• Ensure accuracy of part & tool inventories.
• Maintain proper budget requirements for labor and parts.
• Execute assigned manufacturing and inventory management functions within ERP system.
• Participates in the “Lean Production” initiatives of the Organization.
• Evaluate and standardize procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates.
• Prepare composite reports from individual reports of subordinates.
• Train employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Organization and cleanliness of facility, work areas and work benches.         

Basic Qualifications:

• Flexible and proactive in setting priorities according to workload.
• Ability to effectively interact with personnel at all levels of company.
• Ability to collaborate in a team atmosphere and participate in cross-functional team projects.
• Must be able to handle confidential information with tact and discretion.
• Ability to adapt to fluctuating workloads.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to gather and analyze information in a report format.
• Carry out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or related field and/or 10 years’ experience in manufacturing operations, and at least 5 years of managerial or leadership experience.

Core Competencies:

• Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity.
• Embody the principles of servant leadership, even in a non-people management role, by putting the needs of others first, valuing diverse perspectives by sincerely appreciating and considering others’ opinions and ideas and demonstrating a positive and humble attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team; ability to lead, execute and/or delegate as needed, while also collaborating with others to get the job done.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization; invest in building relationships with the Field Operations and Field Support Center team members.
• Help champion an inclusive working environment; empower others to bring their full selves to the workplace; celebrate, welcome, and value the different backgrounds and experiences that make up our workforce; recognize that all team members are valued, regardless of race, background, tenure, or title.
• Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results.
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