Sound Seal
Production Manager
Sound Seal, Dublin, Ohio, United States, 43016
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Production Manager to join our team. Reporting to the VP of Operations, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our plant and manufacturing equipment run efficiently, meeting all production and direct labor goals. You will also be responsible for training production staff and maintaining a high standard of health and safety.
Job Responsibilities:
Oversee day-to-day operations of production. Plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee manufacturing operations, ensuring development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs. Maintain detailed downtime reports and develop action plans to improve efficiency; implement TPM program in the Manufacturing department. Support all shifts as needed and coordinate vacations and time off for direct reports and maintain shift schedule by area based on production demand. Collaborate closely with Safety, Quality, Maintenance, Scheduling, Supply Chain, LEAN, and HR teams to optimize performance and meet production goals. Ensure all production staff are fully trained in equipment and safety procedures, using a Skillset Matrix to identify training needs and build a cross-functional team across all shifts. Implement in process inspection requirements considering best practice. Drive organizational change by implementing lean management programs, including Kaizen events and the Continuous Improvement Program. Promote a safe work environment and ensure team compliance with all safety and environmental rules, policies, and procedures. Manage daily production activities to meet targets and customer demands in assigned areas. Maintain performance metrics and KPIs to monitor operational performance, identify improvement areas, and drive process optimization initiatives. Implement operational strategies to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve productivity across assigned manufacturing areas. Create department presentations for management as needed. Monitor and correct labor tickets. Validate daily cost of sales data and correct allocation as needed. Lead a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, spearheading initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies. Lead, mentor, and motivate supervisors and production staff, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Support the use of standard operating procedures and create/revise SOP's, tools, and metrics to ensure successful and consistent operations. Provide effective leadership in manufacturing operations, including responsibilities in EHS, employee engagement, and achieving production goals in alignment with business objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and maintenance, to support process improvements and strategic initiatives. Skills:
Strong team player and collaborator. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Experienced in budget and strategic planning. Excellent conflict resolution and communication skills. Ability to drive organizational change and implement lean manufacturing processes. Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and high level of integrity. Job Requirement:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, or equivalent experience. 3 - 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment. Custom manufacturing environments preferred. 3 - 5 years' experience with industrial machines such as CNC, Plasma COBOT welding. 5+ years' experience in pick&pack and store assembly. Line balancing, cycle time, OEE, and TPM experience. 5+ years' experience with ERP system such as Visual, SAP, CSI. Experience with job routings and processing documents, including time studies. Lean implementation and plant re-arrange hands on experience. The ability to prioritize various tasks, communicate technical information through written and verbal means Familiarity with manufacturing equipment and quality assurance techniques Commitment to health and safety standards and environmental regulations Project management skills Problem-solving ability Proficient in using Microsoft application and general PC knowledge.
Kinetics Noise Control offers a friendly and professional working environment that supports career and personal development that includes a competitive compensation package and comprehensive training programs.
Kinetics Noise Control is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identify or protected veteran status.
Job Responsibilities:
Oversee day-to-day operations of production. Plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee manufacturing operations, ensuring development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs. Maintain detailed downtime reports and develop action plans to improve efficiency; implement TPM program in the Manufacturing department. Support all shifts as needed and coordinate vacations and time off for direct reports and maintain shift schedule by area based on production demand. Collaborate closely with Safety, Quality, Maintenance, Scheduling, Supply Chain, LEAN, and HR teams to optimize performance and meet production goals. Ensure all production staff are fully trained in equipment and safety procedures, using a Skillset Matrix to identify training needs and build a cross-functional team across all shifts. Implement in process inspection requirements considering best practice. Drive organizational change by implementing lean management programs, including Kaizen events and the Continuous Improvement Program. Promote a safe work environment and ensure team compliance with all safety and environmental rules, policies, and procedures. Manage daily production activities to meet targets and customer demands in assigned areas. Maintain performance metrics and KPIs to monitor operational performance, identify improvement areas, and drive process optimization initiatives. Implement operational strategies to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve productivity across assigned manufacturing areas. Create department presentations for management as needed. Monitor and correct labor tickets. Validate daily cost of sales data and correct allocation as needed. Lead a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, spearheading initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies. Lead, mentor, and motivate supervisors and production staff, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Support the use of standard operating procedures and create/revise SOP's, tools, and metrics to ensure successful and consistent operations. Provide effective leadership in manufacturing operations, including responsibilities in EHS, employee engagement, and achieving production goals in alignment with business objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and maintenance, to support process improvements and strategic initiatives. Skills:
Strong team player and collaborator. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Experienced in budget and strategic planning. Excellent conflict resolution and communication skills. Ability to drive organizational change and implement lean manufacturing processes. Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and high level of integrity. Job Requirement:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, or equivalent experience. 3 - 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment. Custom manufacturing environments preferred. 3 - 5 years' experience with industrial machines such as CNC, Plasma COBOT welding. 5+ years' experience in pick&pack and store assembly. Line balancing, cycle time, OEE, and TPM experience. 5+ years' experience with ERP system such as Visual, SAP, CSI. Experience with job routings and processing documents, including time studies. Lean implementation and plant re-arrange hands on experience. The ability to prioritize various tasks, communicate technical information through written and verbal means Familiarity with manufacturing equipment and quality assurance techniques Commitment to health and safety standards and environmental regulations Project management skills Problem-solving ability Proficient in using Microsoft application and general PC knowledge.
Kinetics Noise Control offers a friendly and professional working environment that supports career and personal development that includes a competitive compensation package and comprehensive training programs.
Kinetics Noise Control is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identify or protected veteran status.