Working Title : Production Manager
Reports to : Director of Operations
The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the safe operation of the manufacturing facility. This hands-on position will be accountable for the timely and efficient production and shipment of high-quality products.
Responsibilities
- Assures the efficient operation of all departments (i.e. sewing, cutting, maintenance, shipping and receiving, CAD) under their responsibility
- Supervises and schedules work for all production staff via the Production Supervisor and Line Leaders, ensuring a balanced flow of work from department to department
- Identifies and deals with workflow problems, liaising with the Production Supervisor and Line Leaders to correct difficulties arising on the floor
- Identifies areas for improvement in production and product development processing; monitors machine usage and maintenance status
- Maintains production levels to realize sales forecast within the budget requirement
- Ensures new orders entered in the production schedule; followed by disseminating the necessary paperwork to each department for information and / or processing
- Monitors production to ensure production is running in-line with the production schedule
- Applies methods and procedures to operations as per established company policies, procedures and accepted practices
- Liaises and coordinates with other departments to maximize overall effectiveness and efficiency
- Ensures health and safety policies and programs are adhered to
- Conducts regular production meetings to review scheduling progress and discuss any concerns or new ideas, including training, team building, cross training of operators and assess overall morale
- Plans human resources requirements and oversees employee hiring, training, performance evaluations, setting of staff and department objectives and terminations
- Promotes and enhances a positive team environment, including efforts to establish and maintain high levels of employee involvement and communication
- Ensures all plant assets are properly managed and maintained
- Assists with the development and implementation of the annual operating plan including costs and quality
- Provides regular financial and productivity reviews as required
- Assists with recommending and developing capital expenditure projects
- Maintains respectful communication with co-workers and supervisory staff
- Familiar with the Company’s ISO Quality Policy and understands the impact of this position on the competitiveness and performance of the company
- Trained in the requirements of NIJ Standard-0101.07 Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor and to facilitate conformity to the NIJ body Armor Compliance Testing Program specifications
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with and ensures Health & Safety policies and programs are followed
Qualifications :
4-year degree in a related discipline8 years’ experience in an operations management position within a manufacturing environmentKnowledge of cut and sew industry particularly in a law enforcement or defense environment would be considered an assetLean certification desiredClear understanding of cost of goods sold, profit / loss and balance sheet relationships and well-developed analytical and reasoning skillsExperience working in an ISO certified organizationProven supervisory, organizational and leadership skills with the ability to lead and motivate production staff and deal effectively with peopleSuperior oral communications skills; must be able to work with all levels of staffForward thinking, proactive and results-orientedGood understanding of current employment and health and safety legislationStrong computer skillsWork Environment :
Normal office work environment with the freedom to stand, sit, walk, and stretch as necessaryClean work environment – typical of a manufacturing facilitySome travel may be requiredStress Environment :
Fast paced manufacturing / plant environment with considerable stressThis position faces strict deadlines with conflicting demands and changing prioritiesDirect Supervision Given :
Directs various work units through subordinatesManages direct reportsSets and monitors standards of performance and establishes general production policies and proceduresProvides advice and guidance to directly supervised employees and performs performance appraisalsOversees hiring, disciplining and terminating directly supervised employees and may also participate for indirectly supervised employeesFunctional Advice :
Provides advice and recommendations to senior management and other department managers regarding new or changed production policies and procedures and product development and has implementation responsibilitiesInteracts with sales, CSR, materials, finance, HR staff etc.Type of Supervision required / Independence of Action :
Considerable independence of actionDevelop policies and procedures; changes are discussed with supervisorConsequence of Error :
Considerable impact if errors are made as decisions have an impact on major function of organizationSafety is of some concernConfidentiality :
Use of confidential information forms a large part of regular tasksDisclosure of information could have a serious and long-lasting effect which may involve significant monetary loss or loss of goodwillContacts : Internal :
Interacts with production staff, direct reports and other personnel from other PSP departments including customer service, materials, finance, quality and HRHas contact with senior levels of management which requires tact and judgment; may be required to present material which is controversial – considerable interpersonal skills are requiredExternal :
Position deals with suppliers and customers which requires tact, good judgment and interpersonal skills; may deal with demanding situationsPHYSICAL SKILLS :
Moderate physical effortBasic keyboarding skillsJ-18808-Ljbffr