Production Manager

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. SWING SHIFT Pay Range: 91K - 137,800K USD Annual IDEX Health & Science is the global leader in life science fluidics, microfluidics and optics, offering a three-fold advantage to our customers by bringing optofluidic paths to life with strategic partnerships, breakthrough solutions, and proven expertise. As one of the few companies in the world with component sub-system, and application level experts, IDEX Health & Science helps instrument developers solve the most demanding fluidic and optical challenges with a wide array of applications. Position Summary: Production Manager will oversee the day to day activities concerning all aspect of production build to meet daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly goals through excellent leadership, teaching and daily involvement with the employees and processes. The manager drives the lean process to maximize profitable growth, provides premier customer service, develop a technically qualified workforce, and reduce operating cost and inventories through incremental and substantive continuous improvements. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Responsible for all aspects of managing daily production including developing employees, staying within departmental budget , employment decisions related to employees and performance assessment of team leaders and employees. Trains the workforce in Lean Manufacturing methodologies and utilizes Lean manufacturing tools to eliminate manufacturing waste; works closely with management on Lean process projects using lean tools (i.e. Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Setup Reduction) and metrics. Directly manages the departmental cells and works cooperatively with other functional managers, supervisors and leaders to optimize production efficiency. Frequently communicates with peers and management using respect, integrity, cooperation, teamwork and professionalism. Shifts job priorities, based upon customer needs. Ensures individual accountability for meeting product quality standards and production schedule commitments. Maintains a safe working environment for all employees. Supervises and coordinates activities to insure production flow and quality control standards for all manufacturing departments. Works with planning to schedule daily operations to effectively utilize workforce and equipment in accordance with material availability and flow requirements, given the current demand Administers application of company policies, including performance evaluations, attendance, safety, grievances and routine working rules and regulations. Identifies staffing and equipment needed to meet production requirements. Hires, trains, and motivates personnel as required. Schedules approved overtime in accordance with accepted practices. Identifies product/production problems, review production re-work and rejected part inspection reports. Assist in determining and eliminate causes; works with support departments to minimize rejects/scrap and maintain optimum production flow. Requisitions equipment maintenance or repair of tools to maximize production efficiency and minimize down time and schedules major repairs with manufacturing services. Participates in production machine lay-out planning, and modifications including considerations with respect to production flow, safety, power, and operating requirements. Transitions new products from engineering to production to meet new/rapid/prototype requirements. Assists employees to resolve problems involving work practices and morale. Drives continuous improvement through the use of lean manufacturing tools and practices. Performs other duties as assigned or directed. Understand and follow safety rules and cleanliness standards Assemble Products using a combination of manual actions, hand tools, and light machinery. Meet daily production productivity and quality targets Understand and follow work assignments. Perform work per released written work instructions Adhere to ISO9001 certified quality program requirements Perform other duties as assigned Education, Knowledge & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent work experience and related technical training. 5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated knowledge of Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint. Clear understanding of inventory flow through the entire business operation. Demonstrated knowledge of administrative procedures; manufacturing and/or engineering documentation, work schedules, set-ups, methods and procedures and equipment operation. Demonstrated presentation and written/verbal communication skills to properly direct, assist and train personnel. Experience with an ERP system (Preferably JD Edwards or Oracle). Physical / Mental Capabilities: Job demands described below are essential to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Hand-eye coordination, good physical dexterity Ability to lift 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally Ability to use hand tools Ability to sit, stand, and concentrate continuously for up to 2 hour increments Work Environment: The work environment described here are representative of the conditions an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of their job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their duties. Mixed use facility with office, laboratory, machine shop, manufacturing and warehousing with light to moderate noise levels. General and specific safety practices are required including but not limited to safety glasses and gloves Some exposure to hazardous materials in the form of gasses and liquids IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world? Total Rewards The compensation range for this position is $91,800.00 - $137,800.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan. Benefits Package Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefit-and-rewards/ IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application. Job Family: Operations Business Unit: IH&S (Rohnert Park)