Production Manager

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Trillium Foundation is seeking a seasoned Production Supervisor to drive subassembly and assembly operations with a focus on efficiency and quality. You will create schedules, balance workloads across teams, and partner with engineering and quality to meet specifications.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of supervision experience, deep knowledge of production planning and NetSuite ERP, and a proven ability to lead, train, and improve processes using lean methods.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a production supervisor role within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and workflow optimization.
• Hands-on ERP/MRP experience, specifically NetSuite for planning and inventory.
• Proficiency in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee subassembly and assembly operations, ensuring efficiency, quality and productivity.
• Develop and implement production schedules to meet demand while optimizing labor and material usage.
• Coordinate production planning across workstations and departments.
• Work with engineering and quality teams to resolve issues and meet specs.
• Monitor KPIs such as output, efficiency, waste reduction, and cost savings.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Lean manufacturing

ERP/MRP (NetSuite)

Leadership

Communication

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Essential Job Functions:

Production Supervisory Role:

• Oversee subassembly and assembly operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Develop and implement production schedules to meet demand while optimizing labor and material usage.
• Coordinate production planning efforts, balancing workload across workstations and departments.
• Work closely with engineering and quality teams to resolve technical issues and ensure product specifications are met.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production output, efficiency, waste reduction, and cost savings.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead and mentor all production-level personnel.
• Conduct training programs to enhance employee skills and ensure compliance with safety and operational procedures.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Process Improvement & Lean Manufacturing:

• Sustain a lean manufacturing mindset within the production areas, implement and monitor 5S policies, maintain an active role in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, recommending solutions to streamline workflows.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through waste elimination, process optimization, and automation.

Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure all assemblies and subassemblies meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Work with the quality control team to resolve production defects and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with safety regulations, ISO standards, and company policies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with supply chain, purchasing, and logistics teams to ensure material availability and minimize production delays.
• Collaborate with engineering team to support new product introduction and design for manufacturability.Ensure that all deviations and change points are managed at the point of production.
• Communicate production status, challenges, and recommendations to senior management.

Qualifications & Skills:.

• 5+ years of experience in a production supervisor role within a manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and workflow optimization. Perfered
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite) for production planning and inventory management.
• Proficiency in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments.