Sr. Production Manager (Axle Division)

FleetPride; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FleetPride is seeking a manufacturing operations leader in the Grapevine area to oversee assembly of commercial trailer axles and related heavy-duty components. You will drive productivity, implement Lean and EH&S initiatives, and align with corporate objectives while mentoring a team and ensuring quality.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing or operations, and at least 2 years of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing or operations experience.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Excellent working knowledge of LEAN manufacturing processes; Six Sigma tools beneficial.
• No relocation benefit; only candidates in immediate geographic area considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage resources for assembly of commercial trailer axles and heavy-duty wheel-end products.
• Support financial, customer, quality and employee objectives.
• Maintain manufacturing timelines and drive productivity and cost improvements.
• Lead Lean and EH&S initiatives within the department.
• Administer company and plant policies; ensure effective interdepartmental communications.
• Develop and implement cost, productivity, and strategic manufacturing programs.
• Analyze capacity and optimize layouts; justify equipment expenditures.
• Coordinate with Demand Planning to optimize throughput.
• Define metrics for business drivers and monitor quality performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports; conduct performance evaluations.
• Pursue FleetPride ethics and maintain EH&S management system.
• Participate in quality improvement processes and manage budget.

Skills

LEAN manufacturing

Six Sigma tools

Communication

Multi-tasking

Project management

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Lean tools

Six Sigma

Job description

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain Transformation, this position is responsible for managing all resources involved in the assembly of commercial trailer axles, commercial trailer components, and related heavy-duty wheel-end products.

In addition this position is responsible for

• Supporting financial, customer, quality and employee objectives
• Maintaining manufacturing timelines, developing and implementing plans to enhance productivity, cost improvement objectives, and nurturing employee development
• Driving the implementation within the department of key corporate initiatives such as Lean and EH&S.

Responsibilities:

• Administer FleetPride company and plant policies
• Maintain effective intra and inter departmental communications
• Establish, monitor, and maintain active communications between all levels of plant personnel to assure a positive work environment.
• Direct the development and implementation of cost, productivity, and strategic manufacturing programs consistent with plant objectives and using Lean principles.
• Analyze department capacity restrictions and develop alternative plans to improve methods and layouts
• Recommend new equipment expenditures to align capacity with plant objectives.
• Work closely with Demand Planning and scheduling to optimize factory throughput.
• Identify metrics for key business drivers and reinforce knowledge of them throughout the operations.
• Implement process/quality improvement and cost reduction
• Effectively manage the departmental budget, including tracking of capital equipment.
• Maintain departmental tooling and equipment, including the provision of new/replacement hand tools etc.
• Manage plant manpower and capacity planning.
• Communicate and enforce product quality standards and review team/individual quality performance through the analysis of relevant data and metrics.
• Provide on-going mentoring, coaching and development of direct reports to instill a team-focused and quality culture within the department.
• Complete annual performance evaluation/mid-year progress reviews for all direct reports.
• Identify opportunities for development and support employees through on-going coaching/counseling, as required.
• Pursue and implement the FleetPride code of ethics and values
• Provide leadership with FleetPride’s management system for environment, health, safety (EH&S).
• Maintain a positive commitment to the prevention of pollution and protection of the environment following environmental procedures, work instructions and other operational controls.
• Actively participate in the quality improvement process.
• Perform other duties, as required.

Desired Skills & Experience

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years experience in manufacturing or operations.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent working knowledge of LEAN manufacturing processes and principles. Six Sigma Tools would be beneficial.
• No relocation benefit is being offered with this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate geographical area will be considered.

Position Criteria:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to build an effective teams and network across the organization
• Strong analytical aptitude and complex problem solving skills.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
• Effective time management and project management skills.
• Strong commitment to customer service and organizational excellence