Overview
Join to apply for the Production Manager (Fort Wayne, IN) role at Ottenweller Company, Inc.
This is a management position and a full-time role.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and control manufacturing processes to meet production targets.
- Manage daily production schedules, labor resources, and equipment utilization.
- Monitor production KPIs and drive continuous improvement in efficiency, cost, and throughput.
- Lead, coach, and develop production teams to maintain high performance and morale.
- Ensure adherence to health and safety policies and promote a safe work environment.
- Ensure all products meet internal quality standards and customer specifications.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for quality issues and non-conformances.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance teams to develop and implement quality control procedures.
- Maintain compliance with ISO standards, GMP, or other relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Analyze quality data and use it to drive process improvements.
- Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Quality departments.
- Support new product introductions and process validations.
- Participate in audits and regulatory inspections as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field (preferred).Minimum 5 years of experience in production management, with 2+ years of quality oversight.Strong understanding of quality systems such as ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or similar.Proven ability to lead teams and implement process improvements.Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.Experience with ERP / MRP systems and data-driven production planning.Certification in Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt) or Lean Manufacturing (preferred).Language, Math, and Reasoning Skills
Language : Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; present information effectively.Math : Ability to perform basic arithmetic and understand rate, ratio, and percent.Reasoning : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions and solve problems with several variables.Work Environment
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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