Production Manager

Accelera; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Knoxville, TN seeks a Production Manager to lead the Die Casting manufacturing department, requiring deep die casting expertise in automotive parts and a strong safety mindset. The role centers on improving safety, delivery, cost and quality through Toyota Production System-based continuous improvement.

You will set goals with Quality, optimize manpower layout and 5-S, coordinate with maintenance to raise machine uptime, and provide data-driven analyses of manufacturing problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related major.
• Deep die casting process experience, especially in automotive parts.
• At least three years of supervisory experience.
• Experience driving quality, cost, delivery, and safety improvements.
• Commitment to using metrics to understand production trends and weak points.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement using Toyota Production System principles.
• Set goals with Quality to reduce scrap and customer complaints, report non-conformances.
• Evaluate and improve manpower layout and 5-S standardization.
• Work with maintenance to improve machine uptime.
• Provide data-driven analyses of manufacturing problems.
• Travel 10-20% by plane and car.

Skills

Die casting

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Safety culture

TPS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

5S methodology

Manpower planning

Job description

Automotive parts maker needs a Production Manager to run its Die Casting manufacturing department. This position requires a very strong background in die casting processes. Your primary goals will be to improve safety, delivery, cost, and quality.

• With safety first in mind, you will lead continuous improvement, following the principles of the Toyota Production System.
• Work with Quality to set goals including scrap reduction, reduction in customer complaints, and reporting of non-conformances.
• Evaluate and improve manpower layout, 5-S standardization, and organization layout.
• Work with maintenance to improve machine uptime.
• Provide data driven analyses of manufacturing problems.
• This position will require travel by plane and car 10-20%.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors’ degree in Engineering, Business, or related major

Must have deep experience of the die casting process, especially of automotive parts

Must have at least three years of supervisory experience.

Demonstrated experience in driving quality, cost, delivery times, and safety improvements.

Must be committed to the use of metrics to understand production trends and weak points.