Production Manager

ASSA ABLOY; Berlin (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Company‑

Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Short

and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&

AD&D Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning and Career Development

Flexible Spending

Employee Assistance Program

Discount portal

Recognition programs

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY is seeking a degreed Industrial, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineer with a pathway to Operations Management to supervise hourly production staff and drive cost, quality and delivery improvements. Under the supervision of the Profit Center General Manager, you will train teams, ensure safety and quality standards, and lead continuous improvement across assigned operations.

You will coordinate with setup personnel and Quality and Manufacturing Engineering, track performance, provide

Qualifications

• Experience supervising in a manufacturing environment.
• B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology or related field.
• 2–5 years in manufacturing supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assign employees to meet production schedules.
• Ensure training and safety/quality requirements are met for all operations.
• Collaborate with setup, quality, and manufacturing engineering to ensure requirements are understood and met.
• Track employee performance and provide feedback in a timely manner.
• Lead continuous improvement activities and 5S initiatives.
• Troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment and robotics as needed.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support plant schedules.

Skills

Supervision

Manufacturing

Industrial Engineering

Quality control

Automation troubleshooting

Education

B.S. in Industrial Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Robotics

Automation equipment

Job description

At ASSA ABLOY, our global teams collaborate seamlessly to craft products and services that integrate into our users' lives, simplifying their everyday routines and enhancing convenience. By empowering users to control access, we provide unparalleled peace of mind through enhancing safety and visibility.

Are you a degreed Industrial, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineer with a desire for a career in Operations Management? Under the supervision of the Profit Center General Manager, supervise assigned hourly employees on production operations. Responsible for the control of Cost, Quality and Delivery for assigned operations. Responsible for ensuring proper training and compliance with Safety and Quality Standards as well as Company Policies and Procedures. Must maintain team leadership and interactive communication with employees for assigned areas of responsibility. Leads continuous improvement projects for assigned areas or as directed by the Profit Center Manager. Identifies, recommends and implements process improvements and modifications. Works cross functionally as required to support business objectives as a supportive team member.

What you will be doing:

• Assign employees as required to ensure compliance with production schedule demands
• Ensure all employees have sufficient training and instruction to satisfactorily meet the Safety and Quality requirements for all assigned operations.
• Works closely with employees including set-up personnel and Quality and Manufacturing Engineering, to ensure requirements are understood and met.
• Tracks employee performance to established standards and Company requirements and provides feedback on performance within a timely manner.
• Provides employees with counseling as necessary or corrective disciplinary action per Company Policy.
• Reviews and approves assigned employees timecards daily. Responsible to provide feedback to Manufacturing Engineering on method or rate issues.
• Audit employee's quality and compliance to established work methods. Provides feedback or corrective action if necessary.
• Lead continuous improvement activities for assigned areas of responsibility. Ensures proper housekeeping is maintained in their area and ensures compliance with 5S goals.
• Troubleshoots and resolves mechanical issues related to automated manufacturing equipment.
• Coordinates as a team member with other Production and support functions to ensure compliance to plant schedules. Professional department is a key factor in maintaining employee morale and must be maintained at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Profit Center Manager.

What we are looking for:

• Experience in supervision in a manufacturing environment required.
• B.S. Degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering or other applicable Engineering Discipline required or a degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Two to five years in manufacturing supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees in group or individual meetings on such matters as departmental goals, work assignments, quality, safety, manufacturing problems, attendance, work performance, discipline, training, etc, and to maintain related records.
• Ability to meet deadlines and schedules in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong troubleshooting experience with automated manufacturing equipment and/or robotics preferred.

What we Offer!

We believe in creating opportunities and providing benefits that empower you to grow, thrive, and build a rewarding lifelong career with us. Here is just a sample of what you can look forward to as a member of our team:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
• Flexible Spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount portal
• Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces - physical and virtual - safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results - not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.