Production Manager

Job Description

SUMMARY

Directs and coordinates activities of production department(s) in processing materials and manufacturing products in industrial organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate Supervisors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates to plan department operations.
• Active presence on the production floor to ensure production runs smoothly.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with several departments throughout the day.
• Regularly report on key company metrics and tier meetings.
• Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data. Experience using ERP systems.
• Direct supervisor of manufacturing employees, updates timecards, completes bi-annual evaluations, manages vacation schedules, resolves worker grievances or submits unsettled grievances to Management / HR for action.

Trains and develops employees.

• Executes training and cross training regularly. And routinely identify personnel for potential promotion.
• Performs other related duties as required to meet the goals and objectives of the Company.
• Other duties may be assigned*

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises up to 25 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organization policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance;

rewarding, disciplining, and terminating employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a technical discipline, or related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Five years supervisor experience preferred. Ideal candidate will have industrial manufacturing experience. Knowledgeable in Lean concepts.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Cell Managers are required to keep abreast of product improvements and product processes and attend supervisory seminars on an on-going basis.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent in English; reading, writing, and speaking. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, employees, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

JOB SKILLS / TYPE OF PERSON

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Strong leadership and management skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand;

walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

This is an air conditioned facility with many pieces of equipment that produce heat. The following are potential items encountered : fumes, dust, noise, hazardous / toxic chemicals.

Appropriate training is provided and documented based on job placement that complies with OSHA and EPA regulations.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

ASTM F 2412 2005, ANSI Z41 1999, or ANSI Z41 1991 rated safety toed shoes and clear ANSI safety rated glasses are required for the job.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Carlisle Interconnect Technologies is dedicated to identifying and reducing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products.

It is our commitment to comply with all applicable laws and other regulatory requirements concerning the environment. We are committed to preventing pollution and continually improving our environmental performance in all of our global operations.

This will be achieved through a comprehensive Environmental Management System that provides the framework for setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets of Carlisle Interconnect Technologies.

TRAVEL

Travel is generally not required for this position; however there may be circumstances where visits to other facilities will be required. 0 10%