Production Manager

SWK Utensilerie S.r.l.; Gemonio; In loco; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading manufacturing firm in Lombardy seeks a Production Manager responsible for overseeing production processes and ensuring high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will leverage Lean Manufacturing principles, manage production schedules, and foster team performance. This role offers opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiency within a collaborative work environment.

Servizi

Competitive salary

Health and safety programs

Professional development opportunities

Competenze

• Experience in overseeing production processes.
• Familiarity with Lean Production principles.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Mansioni

• Oversee daily production operations for quality compliance.
• Develop and execute production schedules with Supply Chain.
• Implement lean manufacturing practices.

Conoscenze

Lean Manufacturing

Team Leadership

Quality Control

Production Efficiency Analysis

Collaboration

Formazione

Degree in Engineering or related field

Strumenti

5S

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

Kanban

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

The Production Manager will be responsible for overseeing the manufacturing process, ensuring efficient production, maintaining high-quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The Production Manager will support the Plant Manager and the business managing production and costs, according to corporate rules and from a Lean Production perspective. They will collaborate with Production Supervisors to manage production and with the HR Manager for the development and retention of resources. Responsibilities include continuous improvement projects, cost reduction, and elimination of waste in the entire production process, and managing, with the support of the Supply Chain department, the production schedule. To reach the targets, they apply the principles of Lean Production with an efficient cascade down to all members of the department, starting with Production Supervisors.

They have direct control on production information and suggested business performance improvements, always based on budget, company values, and objectives. They provide advice and ideas for future investments and present related requests to Corporate. They analyze department efficiency on a weekly basis, with attention to production plans and maintenance results, and help define resources in line with company size in terms of costs and production. They collaborate with other company functions for the correct management of suppliers.

Main Tasks / Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee daily production operations to ensure timely and efficient production of high-quality in compliance with Stanley Black & Decker guidelines.
• Record the production processes and guidelines with the support of production Supervisors to obtain a consistent operational view of the business. Check and monitor defined KPIs to evaluate the production performance.
• Contribute to solving efficiency and productivity issues of the various departments by analyzing the weekly results.
• In collaboration with Supply Chain, develop and guarantee the execution of production schedules, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Lead the implementation of lean manufacturing principles and practices across the production floor. Utilize lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and Kanban to streamline processes and eliminate waste. Conduct regular lean audits and training sessions for staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Monitor the schedule of production projects and report their status. Based on targets defined by Corporate and the Plant Manager, suggest projects that guarantee savings for the Company.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to ensure products meet or exceed quality standards. Implement and maintain quality control processes to minimize defects and ensure consistent product quality. Address and resolve any production-related quality issues promptly.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop production team members, promoting a positive and collaborative work environment. Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and implement development plans to enhance team performance. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a culture of safety within the production team.
• Support Standard Work definition (standard costs) in collaboration with the Plant Manager and the Plant Controller for operations and production processes.
• With particular attention to cost reduction, evaluate new product insourcing or optimization strategies in collaboration with the engineering department.

Company Information

• We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

• Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers and greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn’t stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

• Global Benefits & Perks

You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary plus receive entitlements and benefits unique to your country of hire.

• What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity : Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of