Production Manager - ACME Department

KKSP; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Glendale Heights is seeking a Production Manager to oversee production processes, ensure compliance with regulations, and implement improvements. The ideal candidate has SOLID SCREW MACHINING experience and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing teams, developing production processes, and ensuring quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Must have SOLID SCREW MACHINING experience.
• Experience working with quality and engineering.
• Ability to develop and update SOPs/Work Instructions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the production processes and shift-to-shift performance.
• Develop manufacturing processes from blueprints.
• Ensure quality of end product meets customer expectations.

Skills

SOLID SCREW MACHINING experience

Strong leadership skills

Excellent problem-solving capabilities

Knowledge of LEAN/A3 Problem Solving

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

A Production Manager is a key player in the manufacturing processes and is responsible for overseeing the entire production process of their department(s). This encompasses the output of the process as well as the ability to meet production schedules. The production manager will work closely with other departments, such as quality, equipment maintenance, engineering and supply chain management to ensure efficient and effective production. The incumbent is responsible to implement the company defined apprentice and other required training and developmental plans. The production manager must have SOLID SCREW MACHINING experience, strong leadership skills, be able to motivate and manage teams effectively, and have excellent problem-solving capabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support and training for ACME screw machining process.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Oversee the production processes and shift-to-shift performance.
• Standardize best practices, implementing LEAN/A3 Problem Solving/5-S/TPS/VSM strategies where applicable.
• Develop and implement plans to meet production goals and deadlines.
• Manage the production workforce from a time and attendance standpoint with respect to our policy.
• Assist planner in scheduling and coordinate production activities to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Identify and resolve production-related problems promptly.
• Ensure the quality of the end product meets customer expectations.
• Analyze current methods of production to understand and define data collection for tracking and trending.
• Develop new, and implement existing, improvements to processes with measurable results in Quality, Efficiency, Safety and Cost.
• Develop/Update SOPs/Work instructions for current/future projects/programs.
• Utilize 8-D/Ishikawa/Fishbone methods for root cause analysis, error-proofing, and corrective action implementation.
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
• Champion department apprenticeship program for long-term machinist success.
• Develop manufacturing processes and sequence of production operations from blueprints, quality documents, specifications and purchase orders.
• Create processing routings in the ERP system, convert prints to KKSP standard and upload all supporting technical documents.
• Review existing process routers for accuracy.
• Responsible for all part revision changes.
• Assist in design solutions, as needed, for both cutting tools and work holding.
• Support manufacturing and the PMO in the New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.
• Coordination and implementation of capital projects for maintenance and growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• SOLID SCREW MACHINING experience.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage teams effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working with quality, equipment maintenance, engineering and supply chain management.
• Knowledge of LEAN/A3 Problem Solving/5-S/TPS/VSM concepts and their application.
• Experience developing and updating SOPs/Work Instructions.
• Ability to analyze production methods, collect data, and track trends.
• Experience with ERP systems and creating processing routings.
• Commitment to safety and a healthy work environment.

Job Details

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Glendale Heights, IL; Greater Chicago Area; Chicago, IL; Algonquin, IL; Naperville, IL with various salary ranges and posted dates.