Manufacturing Production Manager

Job Title: Manufacturing Production Manager
Job Location: Phoenix, AZ (Onsite)
FTE
 
Key responsibilities:
1. Developing and implementing production schedules and ensuring that production targets are met.
2. Monitoring production processes to ensure efficiency and quality standards (AS9100) are maintained.
3. Supervising and coordinating the work of production staff, including hiring, training, and evaluating employees.
4. Implementing and enforcing safety and quality control procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.
5. Working closely with other departments, such as quality, engineering, procurement, and maintenance, to coordinate production activities and address any issues that may arise.
6. Identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing changes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
7. Managing inventory levels and coordinating with procurement to ensure that materials are available for production.
8. Analyzing production data and preparing reports on production performance, costs, and other key metrics.
 
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial engineering or equivalent to 5 years of experience
  • Experience in production and manufacturing processes and techniques
  • Knowledge of raw materials, quality systems, process improvement techniques
  • Knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance
  • Knowledge basic business management and sound human resource principles
  • Good computer skills, Production Planning, ERP – Jobboss, performance evaluation
 
Key Competencies
  • Critical thinking, problem solving skills & managing stressful conditions.
  • Planning organizing, co-ordination and controlling operational activities.
  • Decision-making, team working and ability to motivate the shop floor personnel.
  • Persuasiveness, negotiation & Conflict management
  • Influencing, leading, delegation, communication skills and adaptability.