Production Manager

HARTING Technology Group; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

HARTING Americas, part of HARTING Technology Group, seeks a Production Manager to plan, coordinate and improve safe manufacturing processes for value-added products in North America.

You will lead cells, monitor KPIs, drive continuous improvement, manage staffing and safety, and collaborate with procurement, quality assurance and engineering. The role offers a competitive salary and 5% annual bonus, plus PTO and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 8 years in production planning with at least 3 years in manufacturing management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, establish, direct and coordinate safe manufacturing processes.
• Develop and implement metrics to monitor production output, drive planning and reduce costs.
• Monitor KPIs and adjust to meet company goals.
• Directly supervise all production department employees, including interviewing, hiring, training, and performance management.

Skills

Production planning

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

KPI monitoring

Cross-functional coordination

SAP R/3

CAD understanding

Microsoft Office

Education

Technical degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SAP R/3 – Production, MRP Planning and Engineering

CAD software

Job description

HARTING stands for strong connections – across the globe. As one of the leading international suppliers of industrial connectivity, we are connecting customers to their digital future. And as an employer? We connect around 6,000 people at our headquarter in Espelkamp and at locations worldwide. Here you’ll find great colleagues, as well as ever new opportunities and innovations revolving around IoT and artificial intelligence. In everything we do, we remain true to our roots: as a regionally connected family business that always stays firmly grounded in spite of our stellar high-tech. Here’s to your unique future with us: Yours!

We are seeking a Production Manager who can help Plan, establish, direct and coordinate activities concerned with safe manufacturing processes at HARTING, Inc. of North America for value-added products.

To succeed in this role, you will be highly driven to:

• Understand and implement conformity to applicable procedures, work instructions and quality standards.
• Develop and implement the use of metrics to monitor production output, drive planning and reduce costs.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and make adjustments in order to meet company goals.
• Conduct team meetings with cell leaders and other functions, as appropriate to share achievements and to discuss opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor and maintain expected production efficiency and quality; notify production planning or engineering of concerns due to people, equipment and tools.
• Monitor the production of new products and new product releases.
• Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs for management decision-making; communicate production activities to customer service and production planner to organize delivery dates and schedule.
• Develop, evaluate, and constantly improve manufacturing methods; implement programs for continuous improvement for better quality; report on deviations from the planned norm.
• Coordinate production activities with procurement, facilities maintenance and quality assurance activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines and equipment.
• Balance staffing according to demand through use of overtime or temporary staffing, as needed.
• Understand, implement and maintain conformity to applicable procedures and work instructions; initiate changes in procedures and work instructions, if necessary.
• Ensure adherence to company safety standards and set maintenance and repair priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Directly supervise all production department employees.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; staff development; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Skills And Experience To Thrive In This Role

• Technical degree in engineering or related field of study
• Minimum 8 years of experience in production planning with at least 3 years in manufacturing management.
• Familiar with ISO 9000/14000 and AS 9100 regulations.
• Experience in Cable Assembly Production, including small and large assemblies, harness and coax styles
• Experience in backplane assembly process, including surface mount technology, press-fit, hand assembly and test
• Proven success with Lean Manufacturing site management.
• Prior industry experience and/or proven knowledge of electrical connectors and connector assembly (HARTING).
• Experience in SAP R/3 – Production, MRP Planning and Engineering functions.
• Experience or training with JIT techniques, team based organization and work redesign is preferred.
• Ability to design and supervise construction of small hand assembly fixtures using CAD software is desired.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated.
• Strong organizational skills.

HARTING Americas is a subsidiary of HARTING Technology Group, a German-based global leader in industrial connectivity solutions. We develop, manufacture, and sell the world's most durable and reliable products and solutions for use in Machinery & Robotics, Automation Devices, Rail & Transportation, Intralogistics & Conveyor Systems, Energy, and Datacenter market segments.

As a third generation, family-owned company, with over 75 years of history, we continue to create value and shape the future with technologies for people. You will discover that we work hard – to fulfill our personal, company, and customer goals, and in our commitment to our community with our holiday drives and our paid VTO (Voluntary Time Off). You will also discover that we like to have fun – like when we celebrate the holidays, host theme days and sweater parties, prost to Oktoberfest, and much more!

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HARTING USA offers an attractive total compensation package and employee benefits, including:

Compensation

• HARTING's Total Compensation Structure includes a Base Salary and Bonus Percentage.
• Competitive salary: $90,000 - $120,000 dlls (commensurate with experience)
• This role is eligible for a 5% discretionary annual bonus.

Benefits

• 21 days PTO (Paid Time Off) to start – quickly earn more PTO as you stick with us (36 days max).
• Medical, dental, and vision Insurance – several Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options to choose from.
• Company-sponsored life, AD&DD, and short- and long-term disability – at no cost to employee.
• Paid parental leave, tuition and fitness reimbursement.
• 401(k) with a 4% dollar-for-dollar match – fully vested upon eligibility!

Benefits: Be a key player (US), Competitive compensation (US), Continuing Education Tuition Reimbursement (US), Give back (US), Have fun (US), Lead a Healthy Life (US), Onsite Café (US), Take time off (US)