Production Manager – Viper Product Line, Day Shift
G&W Electric Co.
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Bolingbrook • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $96,555 - $125,563 per year
About the role
- Lead the designated value stream to meet and improve schedule dates, reduce process times, reduce inventory levels and increase the utilization of resources
- Partner with Operational Excellence to establish value stream priorities in line with future state and business strategy
- Research new processes and equipment that may improve throughput and productivity
- Monitor production schedules and results and inform management and peers regarding production delays and other related issues
- Work with Supply Chain, QA and Planning regarding parts, inventory and quality issues
- Assist supervisors in the evaluation and improvement of manufacturing processes, through lean concepts and Six Sigma, while driving a lean culture
- Drive team toward execution of business goals using Lean manufacturing methodology
- Lead and mentor a manufacturing workforce consisting of approximately 90 employees including supervisors, team leaders, and hourly production workers
- Ensure the quality and timely manufacture and delivery of customer orders
- Promote a working environment that encourages employee involvement to achieve excellence in productivity, customer service and quality
- Ensure coordination and cooperation between departments to meet company objectives
- Assist in creation and compliance of the departments annual budget
- Oversee problem resolution to address operational and mechanical problems and the analysis for reoccurrence prevention
- Set priorities with the assistance of the Director of Operations
- Confer with other department heads to ensure coordination of purchasing, production, and shipping to meet the department and company goals
- Institute policies and controls for cost-cutting and research new processes and equipment that may improve throughput and profitability
- Evaluate and update the performance of team members against their job requirements and performance goals within the time frame designated for their position level
- Review performance or all subordinates and all salary adjustments for the Viper team
- Review disciplinary actions to ensure consistency and policy compliance
- Ensure compliance with Corporate Safety Policies, OSHA and EPA Standards
- Respond to and resolve department emergencies
- Responsible for executing business goals supporting safety, quality, cost and delivery objectives
Requirements
- Has a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing related field
- Has at least 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
- Possesses 3-5 years experience in low volume/high mix, engineered and built to order manufacturing environment
- Has extensive knowledge and leadership in the principles and practice of Lean, Six Sigma, 5P and/or other continuous improvement models; participated in related improvement projects
- Holds a proven record of initiative, problem solving and the ability to recognize and implement improvements
- Has experience working with customized engineered products
- Is a strong team player
- Is a strong problem-solving skills
- Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and across departments and the company to support organization strategies
- Has the ability to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skill necessary for the performance of all assigned responsibilities
- Has the ability to teach others, mentor and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
- Has superior coaching and communication skills
- Has the willingness to work overtime as needed (including possible weekends as production needs dictate)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Health club membership program and reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401 (k)
- Annual Profit Sharing
- Vacation
- Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Lean manufacturingSix Sigma5Pcontinuous improvementmanufacturing processesproduction schedulingproblem resolutionbudget managementquality assuranceinventory management
Soft Skills
leadershipteam playerproblem-solvingcommunicationmentoringcoachinginterpersonal skillsinitiativerelationship buildingemployee involvement