AIRSYS Cooling Technologies, Inc.
Production Manager
AIRSYS Cooling Technologies, Inc., Greer, South Carolina, United States, 29651
Position Summary
As part of the Operations leadership team, the Production Director is responsible for ensuring efficient production operations while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. The role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and achieve production targets. This role requires strong leadership skills, a strategic mindset, and a proven track record in managing large-scale manufacturing operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
COST MANAGEMENT
1. Analyzes the budgeted expense rates for various financial accounts compared to the previous fiscal year.
2. Based on the previous year's budget and the company's strategic plan, prepares the annual budget with the objective of achieving /exceeding the annual expense rate targets
3. Verifies and supervises the annual, monthly, and weekly production plans, ensures adherence to the production calendar, processes reasonable overtime requests, and controls attendance and energy consumption
4. Promotes lean production, involving all employees in improvement proposals, frontline staff in submitting improvement proposals based on a personnel ratio, and supervisors participating in or leading improvement projects
5. Regularly inspects material inventory and conducts variance analysis for each production line, as well as mid-year and year-end inventories
6. Organizes or assists in the consumption planning of stagnant materials and the reuse of surplus materials at the frontline
PRODUCTIVITY MANAGEMENT
1. Establishes and achieves annual efficiency targets, based on monthly target analysis
2. Collaborates with the Process Engineering Department to develop efficiency enhancement plans for important projects and products
3. Supervises work order closures, monitors production cycles, and continually seeks improvements
DELIVERY MANAGEMENT
1. Based on the annual company objectives, allocates resources reasonably by forecasting the output value of each production line
2. Ensures the reasonableness of each production plan, coordinate planning, arrange production, complete production tasks with quality and quantity assurance, and ensure the effective execution of production plans
3. Handles PTO to Production irregularity management, verification of material completeness once every three days, and downtime management
4. Daily reviews and supervises the activities of each production line
5. Handles overall coordination of key projects
6. Collaborates with the HR department for new employee recruitment and manage the probationary period
TEAM MANAGEMENTOrganizational Management:
Based on the company's strategy, break down objectives, formulate annual production and operational plans, establishes a rational organizational structure, and allocates tasks accordingly; Provides guidance, supervision, and inspection of the work of subordinates, and maintains oversight of work progress and related data. Participate in new employee recruitment.Performance Management:
Collaborates with the HR department to revise performance evaluation programs for frontline employees.Personnel Development:
Manages team development and talent structure. Identifies key and cross trained employees.Employee Care:
Regularly communicates with team leaders and employees to address and provide feedback on employee concerns, enhance employee satisfaction, and reduce turnover rates.SAFETY AND 5S MANAGEMENT
Oversees and ensures the safety and civilized production work in the manufacturing department and oversee the safety rectification of production linesExecute environmental and safety-related policies and supervise the allocation of responsibilities and the implementation of key environmental protection plansHandles the overall layout adjustment of the production linePromotes, assesses and encourages the overall 5S level of the production linesQUALITY CONTROL
1. Sets and achieve annual quality targets.
2. Monitors and implement measures for important projects and products for important customers
3. Enhances management and frontline team awareness of quality management in the production process to ensure compliance with company standardized procedures and quality management system
4. Collaborates with the Quality Department on relevant projects and participate in training sessions
5. Participates in third-party audits and important customer factory inspections
EQUIPMENT/TOOL MANAGEMENT
1. Collaborates with the Equipment Department to conduct TPM activities (TPM small group activities)
2. Supervises the daily management and maintenance of equipment, tools, tooling and abrasives, and regularly check the ledger
3. Supervises the daily management and maintenance of equipment, tools, fixtures, and abrasives, and conducts periodic inspections of the ledger
SYSTEM PROCESS MANAGEMENT
Establishes and improves various management systems and processes within the production system, organize implementation, and oversee and inspect the operation of the production system.NEW PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Organizes the implementation of new products and new projects, and promote the application of new technologies, new processes, and new equipment.
QualificationsBachelor's degree major in cooling& heating, mechanical, or related.More than 10 years related small batch manufacturing experience with management experienceKnowledge of and manufacturing experience in the cooling industry preferredExcellent knowledge of manufacturing/assembly/Brazing/Sheet metal, 5S and quality control principlesFamiliar with local law and regulation.Strong leadership in manufacturing from operator to manager.Strong health & safety regulations, safety Trained and Safety Conscious.Experience in reporting on key production metrics.Working knowledge of MS Office, ERP.Good at problem solving, logically thinking.Excellent communication skills and influence others.Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.Good Execution.Good learning agility, Self-driven, engaged, willing to take challenges.Hands on approach working closely with the plant management team and strong floor presence.Work under pressure, working actively and full of passion and sense of responsibility.Dynamic and entrepreneurial attitude with desire to learn and expand knowledge and capability.CI Mindset,down to earth, prepare to roll up sleeve and get things done.Work well in global and multi-culture environment is preferred.
About AIRSYS:
AIRSYS is one of the leading international manufacturers of ICT (Information Communication Technology) cooling solutions. We provide a wide range of cooling solutions for: data centers, mobile shelters, outdoor telecommunication cabinets, large medical equipment and other industrial applications.
We have been providing our energy efficient cooling solutions to our clients for the past quarter century and have successfully established a strong global presence across all seven continents with offices in the following countries: United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil, China, Singapore, Turkey, and Australia. Globally, we currently employ close to 600 employees.
We strongly stand by our core competitiveness, which is comprised of our innovative technologies, shorter lead-time and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Our products are proven to be energy saving, intelligent in control capabilities, and highly reliable in all challenging climate zones across the globe.
As part of the Operations leadership team, the Production Director is responsible for ensuring efficient production operations while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. The role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and achieve production targets. This role requires strong leadership skills, a strategic mindset, and a proven track record in managing large-scale manufacturing operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
COST MANAGEMENT
1. Analyzes the budgeted expense rates for various financial accounts compared to the previous fiscal year.
2. Based on the previous year's budget and the company's strategic plan, prepares the annual budget with the objective of achieving /exceeding the annual expense rate targets
3. Verifies and supervises the annual, monthly, and weekly production plans, ensures adherence to the production calendar, processes reasonable overtime requests, and controls attendance and energy consumption
4. Promotes lean production, involving all employees in improvement proposals, frontline staff in submitting improvement proposals based on a personnel ratio, and supervisors participating in or leading improvement projects
5. Regularly inspects material inventory and conducts variance analysis for each production line, as well as mid-year and year-end inventories
6. Organizes or assists in the consumption planning of stagnant materials and the reuse of surplus materials at the frontline
PRODUCTIVITY MANAGEMENT
1. Establishes and achieves annual efficiency targets, based on monthly target analysis
2. Collaborates with the Process Engineering Department to develop efficiency enhancement plans for important projects and products
3. Supervises work order closures, monitors production cycles, and continually seeks improvements
DELIVERY MANAGEMENT
1. Based on the annual company objectives, allocates resources reasonably by forecasting the output value of each production line
2. Ensures the reasonableness of each production plan, coordinate planning, arrange production, complete production tasks with quality and quantity assurance, and ensure the effective execution of production plans
3. Handles PTO to Production irregularity management, verification of material completeness once every three days, and downtime management
4. Daily reviews and supervises the activities of each production line
5. Handles overall coordination of key projects
6. Collaborates with the HR department for new employee recruitment and manage the probationary period
TEAM MANAGEMENTOrganizational Management:
Based on the company's strategy, break down objectives, formulate annual production and operational plans, establishes a rational organizational structure, and allocates tasks accordingly; Provides guidance, supervision, and inspection of the work of subordinates, and maintains oversight of work progress and related data. Participate in new employee recruitment.Performance Management:
Collaborates with the HR department to revise performance evaluation programs for frontline employees.Personnel Development:
Manages team development and talent structure. Identifies key and cross trained employees.Employee Care:
Regularly communicates with team leaders and employees to address and provide feedback on employee concerns, enhance employee satisfaction, and reduce turnover rates.SAFETY AND 5S MANAGEMENT
Oversees and ensures the safety and civilized production work in the manufacturing department and oversee the safety rectification of production linesExecute environmental and safety-related policies and supervise the allocation of responsibilities and the implementation of key environmental protection plansHandles the overall layout adjustment of the production linePromotes, assesses and encourages the overall 5S level of the production linesQUALITY CONTROL
1. Sets and achieve annual quality targets.
2. Monitors and implement measures for important projects and products for important customers
3. Enhances management and frontline team awareness of quality management in the production process to ensure compliance with company standardized procedures and quality management system
4. Collaborates with the Quality Department on relevant projects and participate in training sessions
5. Participates in third-party audits and important customer factory inspections
EQUIPMENT/TOOL MANAGEMENT
1. Collaborates with the Equipment Department to conduct TPM activities (TPM small group activities)
2. Supervises the daily management and maintenance of equipment, tools, tooling and abrasives, and regularly check the ledger
3. Supervises the daily management and maintenance of equipment, tools, fixtures, and abrasives, and conducts periodic inspections of the ledger
SYSTEM PROCESS MANAGEMENT
Establishes and improves various management systems and processes within the production system, organize implementation, and oversee and inspect the operation of the production system.NEW PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Organizes the implementation of new products and new projects, and promote the application of new technologies, new processes, and new equipment.
QualificationsBachelor's degree major in cooling& heating, mechanical, or related.More than 10 years related small batch manufacturing experience with management experienceKnowledge of and manufacturing experience in the cooling industry preferredExcellent knowledge of manufacturing/assembly/Brazing/Sheet metal, 5S and quality control principlesFamiliar with local law and regulation.Strong leadership in manufacturing from operator to manager.Strong health & safety regulations, safety Trained and Safety Conscious.Experience in reporting on key production metrics.Working knowledge of MS Office, ERP.Good at problem solving, logically thinking.Excellent communication skills and influence others.Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.Good Execution.Good learning agility, Self-driven, engaged, willing to take challenges.Hands on approach working closely with the plant management team and strong floor presence.Work under pressure, working actively and full of passion and sense of responsibility.Dynamic and entrepreneurial attitude with desire to learn and expand knowledge and capability.CI Mindset,down to earth, prepare to roll up sleeve and get things done.Work well in global and multi-culture environment is preferred.
About AIRSYS:
AIRSYS is one of the leading international manufacturers of ICT (Information Communication Technology) cooling solutions. We provide a wide range of cooling solutions for: data centers, mobile shelters, outdoor telecommunication cabinets, large medical equipment and other industrial applications.
We have been providing our energy efficient cooling solutions to our clients for the past quarter century and have successfully established a strong global presence across all seven continents with offices in the following countries: United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil, China, Singapore, Turkey, and Australia. Globally, we currently employ close to 600 employees.
We strongly stand by our core competitiveness, which is comprised of our innovative technologies, shorter lead-time and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Our products are proven to be energy saving, intelligent in control capabilities, and highly reliable in all challenging climate zones across the globe.