SunSource is hiring: Production Manager in Northborough

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Directs and oversees the Manufacturing functions of the company. This position is responsible for production planning, organizing and scheduling of production for producing product to meet customer delivery requirements by planning and directing the production workflow, methods, and inventory utilization. Responsible for the direct supervision of the Hydraulic, Electrical, Package, Hose and Modular Fabrication Departments mainly involved with the fabrication, assembly and testing of fluid power motion and control systems. Leads and directs the work of the Material / Production Coordinator in the creation of orders and release of materials. Directly responsible for the purchasing of raw materials, purchased and manufactured parts and components, sourcing of sub-assemblies and complete units to meet specified shipping dates. Accountable for results in terms of hourly performance, methods, quality, scheduling and on time delivery.

Essential Functions

• Work closely with the fabrication personnel, Material / Production Coordinator, Engineering Manager, Purchasing, Accounting, and Warehouse departments.
• Responsible for prioritizing production releases and long lead time component orders to meet customer requirement dates.
• Responsible for the prefabrication review of all projects/job files with project engineers prior to release to manufacturing.
• Responsible for scheduling and assigning work to employees directly.
• Plan, assist, direct and inspect work of the employees in proper methods, procedures, operations and duties.
• Responsible for inventory reduction and management related to all Hope Group assemblies, components and miscellaneous materials associated with fabrication assemblies.
• Develops plans for control of production output, budget spending, labor efficiency, material efficiency, and production effectiveness.
• Develops and implements all plans in Manufacturing.
• Establishes objectives and quality procedures governing the performance of assigned activities in manufacturing, repairs and service.
• Reviews performance against operating plans and standards, communicates with and reports to subordinates on analysis and interpretation of results.
• Identifies production training needs and ensures they are met.
• Keeps employees informed as to departmental plans and progress.
• Responsible for conducting the weekly production meeting and oversees the updating and distribution of the production schedule.
• Participates in the weekly Senior Leadership Team meeting.
• Develops, approves, and recommends corporate manufacturing policy.
• Reviews and approves cost control reports, manpower and facilities requirements forecasts.
• Reviews and approves major projects involving major functional changes within Manufacturing, Repairs and Service.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other departments of the Company in establishing and carrying out responsibilities.
• Establishes and maintains files on production-related issues as they pertain to the specific job.
• Initiates documentation review with engineering in all projects prior to release to manufacturing.
• Coordinates and implements change orders between fabrication and engineering throughout the fabrication process.
• Monitors the layout and assembly of units to assure compliance with required due dates, engineering documentation, customer requirements, established fabrication processes and quality standards.
• Oversees the testing of completed units, approves/rejects test results and coordinates corrective action.
• Provides final approval of all units prior to shipping.
• Communicates abnormalities on job variances to engineering during manufacturing.
• Monitors labor hours in comparison with project quotes.

• Responsible for directing and overseeing the Material / Production Coordinator in the prioritizing and performance of tasks associated with all data entry and clerical responsibilities.
• Leads other administrative personnel as required to maintain production schedules, monitor and expedite material delivery, etc.
• Oversees the completion and monthly maintenance by the Material / Production Coordinator of various reports and schedules.
• Coordinates the creation and maintenance of production schedules and material procurement schedules for the fabrication departments.
• Works from computer and manually generated job sheets, engineer requests, change order notices and other information to place orders for fabricated assemblies.
• Participates and oversees the recording of commitments, material status, engineering status and required actions identified during the weekly production meeting.

• Performs purchasing duties such as obtaining quotes and developing new vendors for specialty fabricated and miscellaneous expense items.
• Responsible for the selection of vendors and coordination of replacements or substitutes for unavailable components as needed.
• Responsible for inventory management and purchasing of all consumable materials for the fabrication departments.
• Oversees the release of fabricated product for shipment and coordinates with the Warehouse Manager on freight, packaging and handling of all shipments.
• Participates in Kaizen and quality improvement processes and Strategic Planning.
• Performs other similar or related duties as assigned or directed.

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