Production Manager

SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SAFHOLLAND, Inc. in Little Rock, AR, seeks a Production Manager to lead machining or assembly teams, drive continuous improvement in quality, safety, and productivity, and support tooling, fixtures, and process development.

The role requires a B.S.M.E. or equivalent, 8 years in high-volume assembly, strong communication, and lean manufacturing know-how. Travel, on-call, and holiday work may be required; you will manage staffing and department budgets while upholding SAFHOLLAND's values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Eight years of experience in a high-volume assembly environment.
• Strong technical background supporting and improving assembly processes.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Project coordination skills and experience in capital justification.
• CAD experience helpful.
• Training in ergonomic issues and lean manufacturing techniques is preferred.
• Some travel, national and possibly international, is required. Hours will vary.
• On call nights and weekends as required.
• Some holiday work is possible.
• Flexibility in personal schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead production teams to meet deliverables and objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.
• Support tooling, fixtures, machinery, and process development.
• Train and coach team members to work efficiently and effectively.
• Monitor staffing levels and manage departmental resources.
• Promote a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Project coordination

Lean manufacturing

Ergonomics knowledge

Travel willingness

Education

B.S.M.E. or equivalent

Tools

CAD experience

Job description

Summary

The Production Manager Acts as a primary business and technical resource for the production team in the machining or assembly areas. Assists teams in continuous improvement activities in quality, safety, and productivity while meeting corporate strategic objectives. Supports teams with tooling, fixture, machinery, and process development, assists the team in training, preventative maintenance and in problem solving activities. Monitors and provides for proper staffing levels. Actively participates in creating and maintaining a safe, clean, organized, and efficient world-class manufacturing environment.

As an employee of SAFHOLLAND, Inc., you are expected to demonstrate our core values: Safety, Respect, Reliability, Innovation, and Responsibility. Employees are also expected to engage in results driven continuous improvement and apply the principles of the SAFHOLLAND Way with purpose.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. It is expected that each of the duties listed below will be performed to the highest standards of quality, while striving for maximum customer satisfaction, and continually look for ways to improve the methods, practices and procedures within the area. Further, a positive work atmosphere must, also, be promoted through professional and effective conduct and communications with customers, clients, suppliers, and employees.

• Has various levels of decision-making autonomy ranging from present for approval to act.
• Has primary or secondary responsibility for several Key Performance measures.
• Receives input, coaching, and information to aid in setting priorities from Plant Manager or any others that are appropriate.
• Responsibility for the production team's actions, meeting deliverables and objectives.
• Responsible to develop and confirm team member's competence by reactively and proactively train and coach on how and why to work efficiently and effectively.
• Actively manage and participate in the development of your team and cross-functional work, establishing organizational and process changes.
• Monitor and support the team's and processes performance, addressing deviations or communication need for support.
• Expected to have authority to temporarily stop any work or processes if safety, environment or quality is at risk.

Miscellaneous (Supervisory)

• Act as a good steward of the Company's resources and exemplifies the values of the Company.
• Prepare and track departmental budget.
• Ensure personal and departmental compliance with all Company policies, procedures, values, ethics, and rules, taking appropriate corrective steps as necessary.
• Maintain and promote a safe work environment through ownership of Company/business unit safety program. This includes following and enforcing all safety rules/regulations and proper operating procedures, as well as the proper use of prescribed safety equipment pertinent to the department and immediately reporting all accidents/incidents to supervisor and Human Resources.
• Support and enforce the Company's equal employment opportunity and affirmative action policy and actions, immediately reporting violations to supervisor or the Human Resources representative.
• Ensure that personal conduct and work area is free from any form of harassment (sexual, racial, religious, etc.), immediately reporting violations to supervisor or the Human Resources representative.
• Support Company's quality and environmental programs and ensure said requirements specified for positions within the department are met; meeting quality/environment requirements specified by production drawings, bills of materials, control plans, policies, work instructions, and procedures.
• Ensure that all employees actively participate in and complete appropriate training (on-the-job, classroom, or otherwise) and that all training provided is evaluated and that proper documentation is provided for accurate maintenance of the employee's training record (i.e. Training Completed/Evaluation Form).
• Maintain frequent, regular two-way communication with employees to provide information on the state of the business and their performance, establishing an environment of trust.
• Meet with employees regularly to discuss their performance, with formal written performance reviews completed at least annually using the employee's job description as a basis for appraisal.
• Meets with supervisor at least once per year to review job performance using this job description as a basis for appraisal.
• Maintains complete security and confidentiality of all Company records and employee data.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and professional work environment.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manufacturing B.S.M.E or equivalent recognized program.
• Eight years' experience in a high volume, Assembly environment.
• Strong technical background supporting and improving Assembly processes in a production environment.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) enhance communication with people at any level in the Corporation.
• Project coordination skills. Experience in capital justification. Basic ability to use PC based software including Word and Excel.
• CAD experience helpful.
• Training in ergonomic issues and lean manufacturing techniques is preferred.
• Some travel, both national and international, is required. Hours will vary.
• On call nights and weekends as required.
• Some holiday work is possible.
• Will be expected to be flexible in terms of personal schedule.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Capable of using conventional communication devices: phones, computers etc.
• Able to bend and stretch; Must be able to sit for lengthy periods
• Able to lift to 50lbs occasionally
• Should be able to work a flexible schedule

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This role works around the production areas on a regular basis. This role is exposed to moving mechanical parts, oils and fork trucks. The noise level in the work environment can be quite loud due to running machinery.

Travel

5% travel expectations.