Production Manager (Generator Service Department)

Toshiba America Energy Systems; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Health and wellness programs

Generous time off

Job summary

Toshiba America Energy Systems is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead the Generator Service Department at the Milwaukee Service Center. You will oversee staff, production schedules, safety, quality, and budget adherence while driving efficiency and continuous improvement.

The role requires a strong background in manufacturing supervision, excellent communication, and the ability to collaborate with Human Resources on staffing and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations preferred.
• 2–5 years of supervisor experience in a Manufacturing or Services environment.
• Experience with generator rotors or stators preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an effective organizational structure for department personnel.
• Manage safety, environmental, and quality procedures and processes compliance.
• Administer company rules, policies, and ethics concerning employment.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate department labor to fulfill customers’ orders and project schedules.
• Monitor production efficiency and productivity metrics; adjust resources as needed.
• Supervise, coach, and develop staff including annual appraisals.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Verbal & written communication

Independent work

MS Office

Planning & scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Scheduling software

Job description

We are Toshiba. We have an unwavering drive to make and do things that lead to a better world. At Toshiba, we commit to raising quality of life for people around the world, ensuring progress that is in harmony with our planet. Our core values are: Do the Right Thing, Look for a Better Way, Always Consider the Impact, and Create Together.

Toshiba America Energy Systems Corporation (TAES) provides energy industry solutions – new equipment, retrofits, maintenance, outage planning and more – for current and future power generation needs in the Americas, including thermal, hydro and nuclear power plants.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced first shift Production Manager to work out of our Milwaukee Service Center. The Production Manager will be responsible for the overall leadership of the workforce in the Generator Service Department: managing staff, coordinating production schedules, and managing all activities of the designated department(s). The manager will be accountable to support safety, quality, schedule attainment, delivery, budget, and employee staffing and development.

Essential Duties

• Develop and maintain an effective organizational structure for department personnel.
• Manage the compliance to all established safety, environmental, and quality procedures and processes.
• Administer company rules, policies, and ethics concerning employment.
• Establish and maintain shop work center housekeeping and 5S projects.
• Participate in annual strategic planning for the business and develop initiatives for respective department.
• Coordinate with Human Resources for department labor and training needs to meet planned business expectations.
• Monitor production efficiency & productivity metrics and adjust resources as needed.
• Evaluate and continue to improve shop capacity in cooperation with Production Control & Scheduling.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate department labor to fulfill customers’ orders, meet quality requirements, and deliver products according to project schedules.
• Participate in the Operations budgeting process, provide justification for facility and capital equipment, and adhere to department budget.
• Supervise, coordinate, train, coach, develop, and review the work of assigned staff including annual appraisals.
• Establish and enforce expectations of workforce related to work assignments.
• Coordinate tooling and supplies for the department.
• Participate in developing and executing continuous improvement initiatives and cap‑ex projects.
• Provide input in facility layout development planning which includes identification and procurement of strategic facilities or equipment.
• Promote positive relations across the plant to build a strong company culture with other departments.
• Support and participate in the bidding of new work and bid reviews.

Education And Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations preferred.
• 2‑5 years in Supervisor experience within a Manufacturing or Services environment.
• Previous shop operations experience with generator rotors or stators preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing systems, time and data collection systems, planning and scheduling software preferred.
• Above average verbal and written communication skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project).
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision or guidance.

Physical Requirements

The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places and risk of shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold and wet, humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

Additional Info

Toshiba employee enjoy a comprehensive compensation and benefit package including an annual bonus, a generous 401(k) match, health and wellness programs as well as generous time off. Toshiba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.