Production Manager

Motion Industries (MOT); Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Industries is seeking a Production Manager to oversee manufacturing operations in Portland, OR. The role partners with Technical Services, Materials Management, and Sales to ensure product delivery and quality while driving lean improvements.

You will lead a high-performing team, establish production schedules, and optimize asset utilization for efficient fabrication with a focus on safety and OSHA compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires strong leadership and communication to guide production teams.
• Deep understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Able to analyze production metrics and drive efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations to drive performance and safety.
• Develop and execute lean initiatives and process improvements.
• Plan facilities utilization and scheduling to maximize throughput and on-time delivery.
• Manage workforce planning, including hiring and supervision of staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Project oversight

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY:The Production Manager is responsible for the management and performance of production operations. This role works closely with Technical Services, Materials Management, Sales Management, Local Inside Sales Team, and others to ensure product delivery and quality requirements are met.JOB DUTIESProvides leadership to production operations to build a high performing culture, and to identify and advance operations and strategic initiatives.Implements lean initiatives and quality processes for measurable improvement.Troubleshoots issues, identifies inefficiencies and implements process improvements.Plans and executes facilities planning to maximize revenue per square foot.Ensures standards for product quality, equipment, and operator performance are maintained and that cost effective technology is used to maximize production. Ensures fixed assets are preserved. Provides recommendations on purchases of new equipment and improvements to production and property.Drives innovation solutions that streamline processes, increase capacity, maximize fabrication throughput and optimize asset utilization through lean, demand flow, and other tools.Creates, adjusts and communicates production schedules that results in on-time delivery to customers.Manages overall work force planning, screening, selection and terminations, as well as the temporary labor function for the facility.Ensures adherence to appropriate certification program(s).Ensures a safe work environment and overall compliance with OSHA and other regulatory agency guidelines.May develop and implement an operations performance measurement system including key indicator identification and improvement monitoring.May assist in the development of the annual budget and monitoring actual to budgeted performance throughout the year.May ensure timely cycle counting activities that result in accurate inventories.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCETypically requires a high school diploma or GED and ten (10) or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIESExcellence verbal and written communicationStrong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills.Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills.Strong organization and project oversight.Ability to learn, discern, and explain technical product specifications.Ability to adapt.Ability to negotiate and manage conflict.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Exposure to heat, moderate noise, moving pieces of equipment, and dust/flying particles. Requires frequent talking, hearing, and presenting. Manual dexterity: Work requires regular speed, accuracy, and adeptness to operate a limited range of equipment. Work requires handling light-weight materials or equipment requiring limited effort.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: 2-5 Direct ReportsCOMPANY INFORMATION:Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.