Director of Production

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 10-12 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 8-10 years of experience
• At least 4 years in a supervisory capacity
• Excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge in a variety of mechanic skills
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, etc.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to understand and obey safety requirements
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50lbs or more
• Supervises installation and maintenance of all processing equipment used in manufacturing
• Coordinates the planning and execution of manufacturing schedules based on sales requirements and plant capacity
• Directs preparation of cost control reports, cost estimates and manpower and facilities requirement forecasts
• Controls cost of production, warehousing, receiving and shipping of raw materials through appropriate subordinates
• Ensures prompt and economical receipt of needed materials and supplies, and delivery of finished products to customers
• Directs the preparation of specifications for purchase as to quality, quantity, delivery, and service required for purchase of plant equipment, supplies, and materials to meet production schedules
• Establishes and maintains inventory controls and levels to conform to budgets and forecasts
• Ensures good workplace organization along with focus on mass balance and high yield
• High accountability for waste management
• Champions change and implements continuous improvement, lean manufacturing and Six Sigma (Operational Excellence) initiatives to generate cost savings
• Provides leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training, and development
• Provides leadership for problem resolution to facilitate fast improvements and improved working relationships
• Manages material requirements to increase inventory turns and reduce levels on hand
• Ensures compliance with company standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, OSHA, safety, and complete and on-time delivery at the lowest possible cost
• Balances work cell capacity/loading across the plant
• Determines operations headcount needs and ensures compliance with company policies
• Identifies, communicates, and drives implementation of capital investments and improvement projects
• Manages compliance with state and federal regulations
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Manages policy deployment in the areas of Lean Manufacturing techniques, quality, cost reduction, complete and on-time delivery, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations, visual controls, and plant performance measures
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan