Production Manager

CMTC Creating Solutions in Recruitment; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment company in California seeks a Production Manager to oversee manufacturing processes and continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering or Operations and at least five years of production management experience. Responsibilities include managing workflow, supporting production staff, and ensuring quality procedures are met. Knowledge of QuickBooks and strong inventory management skills are required, alongside a commitment to lean manufacturing principles.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in production management.
• Ability to motivate and train production staff.
• Strong reasonable mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent dependability, integrity, and work ethic.
• Learn quickly and adapt to company methods.
• Demonstrate computer literacy with Microsoft Office and business systems.
• QuickBooks experience is essential.
• Strong inventory and supply management background.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the production of all manufactured products.
• Focus on lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Work with production supervisors and Engineering for improvements.
• Manage workflow and staff planning to meet quality and delivery requirements.
• Monitor stock of sub-assemblies and finished goods.
• Provide guidance and support to production personnel.
• Create and manage quality procedures and corrective actions.
• Supervise maintenance schedules and facilitate maintenance work.
• Identify training needs and implement training programs.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Mechanical aptitude

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

QuickBooks

Inventory and supply management

Education

College degree in Engineering/Operations

Job description

Our cutting edge, technology-related, high energy esteemed client has a great opportunity for a Production Manager that is focused on current trends, products and services. A manufacturing professional who has the special combination of passion, drive and out-of the box thinking.

Essential Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Oversee the production of all manufactured products and value added services, encompassing all aspects of manufacturing including order‑management, work scheduling, shop maintenance, managing production staff, work procedures and quality.
• Focused on lean manufacturing and continuous improvement of our production processes, our staff’s capabilities, and our equipment to support the growth of the growth of the company.
• Work with production supervisors to pursue lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Work with Engineering to investigate and implement new equipment and production fixtures in order to improve productivity, reduce errors, and /or improve safety.
• Manage the workflow of orders through the shop through proper planning and scheduling of activities and staff to achieve efficient workflow and to meet quality and delivery requirements promised to the customer.
• Monitor and build appropriate stock of sub‑assemblies and finished goods to maintain efficient and speedy production.
• Provide guidance, support and supervision to production personnel to ensure orders can be completed efficiently, with high quality and on a timely basis.
• Create and manage quality procedures by addressing corrective actions, customer returns, measuring quality performance, nurturing a culture of continuous improvement and maintaining proper written work procedures.
• Supervise pre‑established periodic equipment and facility maintenance schedules for shop maintenance.
• Assist and participate as needed in any of the production steps performed in making or servicing products as hands‑on work.
• Manage the processes and people to increase productivity, efficiency, quality and safety.
• Identify training needs and ensure training programs are implemented for all manufacturing personnel.

Qualification Requirements

• Must possess a college degree in Engineering /Operations is required along with five or more years work experience in production management.
• Demonstrate good supervisory skills with the ability to motivate and train production staff.
• Possess a strong reasonable mechanical aptitude.
• Exhibit excellent dependability, integrity and work ethic.
• Learn quickly and adopt the methods and procedures used at our company.
• Demonstrate computer literacy with Microsoft Office and contemporary business systems.
• QuickBooks a must.
• Adapt to/support company culture.
• Must have strong inventory and supply management back ground.

For consideration, please submit your resume to: [e-mail]