Production Manager

The Production Manager will oversee day-to-day activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly expectations. The Production Manager will manage production in a LEAN manufacturing operation, will have direct management of production floor employees, will be called upon to make sure that the team has the resources, systems, product expertise and processes in place to provide a world class customer experience – and also have the initiative & foresight to drive higher level, long-term improvements toward complete customer loyalty. This position reports to the Manufacturing Manager and is located in Simi Valley, CA.

Key Accountabilities:

• Coordinate and supervise manufacturing activities
• Apply lean tools and methods within a Value Stream environment to reduce process variation, create standardization, improve quality, and eliminate waste
• Use internal and external VOC to analyze/improve processes and apply root cause problem solving methods to all functions.
• Ensure proper product delivery including escalation and resolution of high exposure items
• Ensure proper scheduling of resources based on capacity demands
• Train and develop personnel in skills, process and procedures required to effectively perform job
• Develop and deploy key performance objectives to employees via Performance Ownership process and Daily Management
• Apply Standard Work and create SOP ’ s for Operations related processes.
• Improve and Maintain SQDC objectives with focus on Customer Satisfaction
• Seek out improvement opportunities and work to achieve results and process improvements
• Drive lean (RBS) initiatives throughout the process
• Lead the implementation and execution of lean work cells
• Review methods and tooling for precision machined parts and recommend improvements, implementing improvements with the assistance of the Manufacturing Engineering team
• Manage e-time schedules and approvals for Manufacturing associates
• Manage performance, coach and empower team leaders and associates to improve and take ownership of their areas and teams
• Create a climate where employees are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives
• Establish clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results.
• Drive safety awareness and improvements
• Lead Tiered Gemba walks to ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) objectives are met. Determine gaps in production metrics and pareto data on Gemba Boards to drive Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCAs). Guide the team in implementing corrective actions to achieve these objectives, while maintaining accountability in all areas
• Ensure proper scheduling of resources based on capacity demands. Identify gaps and implement corrective actions to address them
• Grow and develop the direct labor force based on capacity needs, including mentoring and coaching high-potential candidates to advance within the company
• Improve and maintain an environment where company core values are consistently lived and implemented by the direct labor workforce every day

Experience, Capabilities and Success Factors:

• Bachelors’ Degree required, preferably in Business Management, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or related
• Masters in Business Administration preferred
• Minimum of 5 years Supervisor experience including work direction and performance management
• Ability to prioritize, organize, problem solve, and meet deadlines and goals
• Ability to create, pull, and analyze data sets to identify gaps in department and drive Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCAs) in collaboration with the RBS Manager, Quality Engineering (QE) staff, and Manufacturing Engineering (ME) staff.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools and knowledge of MRP systems a plus
• Experience participating in/leading Kaizen Events focused on process improvements using lean manufacturing techniques
• Ability to handle a variety of task simultaneously.
• Effective communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership style and ability to effectively escalate production and personnel issues to get them resolved in a timely fashion
• Ability to promote and foster a Continuous Improvement culture across a large associate team
• Working knowledge of 5S and Lean Manufacturing Concepts
• Working knowledge of OSHA Safety Regulations
• Familiarity with lathes and milling operations a plus

This position is subject to policies and procedures set forth by the State Department and applicants who do not meet such requirements will not be eligible for the position.

Expected Salary: $85K-$135K