Production Manager

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SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Production Manager is responsible for the daily operations of manufacturing and production processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met. This role is responsible for managing staff, coordinating with other departments, and implementing process improvements. The Production Manager is responsible for maintaining optimal resource utilization, minimizing downtime, and ensuring timely delivery of products. This role will lead off shift production teams.

REPORTING TO: Senior Production Manager

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive assigned production line(s) performance through IDEX Operating Model e.g. Daily Management System (DMS), Monthly Business Review (MBR), and 80/20.   
• Manage key production metrics including safety, quality, productivity, and production employee engagement.  Performance metrics may include but not limited to:
  • On-time delivery
  • Cost reductions
  • Inventory accuracy
  • Machine efficiencies (i.e., OEE)
• Participate, support, and drive implementation of overall continuous improvement (CI) strategy and actions for assigned production lines.

• Participates and drives Kaizen mindset in assigned area.
• Optimize production processes in partnership with other stakeholders e.g. Manufacturing Engineering to maximize productivity while rightsizing inventory level to meet fluctuating customer demands.
• Drive effective root cause countermeasures for top Pareto hitters.

• Team Leadership and Management
  • Lead and manage assigned production line(s) employee performance, development, and accountability.
  • Engage is daily management and address escalated gaps appropriately.
  • Review production plan for gaps and risks and develop plan(s) for solutions.
  • Drive employee and team engagement. 
• Support Senior Production Manager in developing operational excellence vision and mid-term transformation plan to support Strategic Planning (STRAT) objectives.
• Serve as cross functional representative for ECR (Engineering Change Notifications), MRB (Material Review Board), Customer Care meetings.
• Collaborate with Quality to address and satisfy RCCM both internal and external CARs (Corrective Action Requests).

• Manage documentation of production processes e.g. Standard Work/Work Instructions and recurring production reports. 
• Actively model IDEX values: Team, Trust, and Excellence.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this job successfully. 

• Strong leadership and personnel management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize several distinct functions, establish levels of responsibility, delegate appropriate authority, and review the work and performance of team members in a manner conducive to efficient performance and high morale.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of continuous improvement principles; lean concepts/tools to include but not limited to Kanban, Single Piece Flow, 5S, Standard Work, Operator Balance Charts, Kaizen, Visual Management Techniques, SMED, TPM.
• Proven ability to analyze and interpret data accurately.
• Experience in creating and managing production plans.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees, across all functions of the organization including customers and suppliers.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Knowledge of ISO and/or other Quality Management Systems is a plus.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field, required.
• 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably stamping/assembly operations.
• 5+ years of experience in personnel management.