PRODUCTION MANAGER

Description

HYDAC is a fluid power leader that specializes in the design and development of custom solutions for the mobile and industrial markets. We are currently seeking a qualified Production Manager to join our team.  The Production Manager will oversee management of all areas of Manufacturing to produce products and direct activities so that approved products are manufactured on-schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives.

Tasks:

• Develop the manufacturing plan and establish procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure that products conform to established customer and company quality standards
• Achieve optimum employee levels with least amount of overhead and raw material costs to meet annual budgetary plan
• Formulate and recommend manufacturing policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation.
• Direct and monitor department managers to accomplish goals of the manufacturing plan, consistent with established manufacturing and safety procedures
• Act as liaison between department management/subordinate levels, as well as, executive/department manager levels to inform personnel of communications, decisions, policies and all matters that affect their performance, attitudes and results.
• Hire, train, develop and evaluate staff.
• Direct and coordinate various programs essential to manufacturing procedures (e.g., training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, worker involvement, security, etc.). Initiate and coordinate major projects, (e.g., plant layout changes, installation of capital equipment, major repairs, etc.).
• Identify, recommend and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap, monitor scrap and rework data. 
• Direct the establishment, implementation and maintenance of production standards.

Requirements

•  Work effectively and relate well with others
•  Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others, working to maintain constructive working relationships.
•  Keep current on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure compliance

Experience And Education: 

• BA/BS in industrial, mechanical or business administration, or a 4-year technical degree in related discipline. 
• 10+ years experience in manufacturing management, preferably in a process-oriented operations and/or related industry. 
• A minimum of 5-years experience managing a significant segment of a large manufacturer or the entire operation of a smaller manufacturer

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