Production Manager - Nights

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient production of our solar panels. This position will require you to effectively manage staff and scheduling to ensure we meet our daily, monthly and yearly production metrics. Additionally, the Production Manager will also work closely with our Maintenance & Reliability and Quality teams to ensure that every panel produced is of the highest quality.QualificationsEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesOversee and manage all production process and teams within Washington operationsOversee and manage all production supervisorsPlan and execute the production scheduleSet, plan and meet all production targets and goalsReview and adjust production schedule as neededEnsure the timely completion of all direct-report employee reviewsCoach and guide all production team members, with the goal of improving overall competency of the production staffManage human and material resources needed to meet production targetsMake decisions about equipment use, maintenance, modification and procurementDevelop and implement standard operating procedures for production operationsEnsure adherence to standard operating proceduresEnsure implementation and adherence to health and safety proceduresSet and monitor product quality standardsImplement and enforce quality control and tracking programs to meet quality objectivesAnalyze production and quality control to detect and correct problemsDetermine and implement improvements to the production processPrepare and maintain production reportsEstimate production costsSet and manage production budgets, implementing cost control and cost saving programsEnsure efficient collaboration and coordination between departments including quality, engineering, maintenance procurement, logistics, warehouse, and managementMonitor KPIs looking at OEE and labour hours per watt/panelOther duties as assigned by managementSkillsProficient in Microsoft Office and ADP softwareHand-eye coordination, Manual dexterityExceptional organizational and time management skillsDeep knowledge of production managementUnderstanding of quality standards and health & safety regulationsStrong decision-making skills and a results-driven approachEducation and/or ExperienceBachelors Degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience7+ years of production experienceMinimum 3 years of managerial/supervisory experienceKnowledge of process improvement, budgeting, and production standardsPreferred Qualification5 years experience as a production manager in a manufacturing plantExperience with production planning, controls, and instrumentation