HVAC · 10 hours ago
Production Manager
FG Air is a fast-growing manufacturing and distribution company dedicated to providing pure air technologies. The Production Manager will oversee the efficient operation of the facility, ensuring timely production of quality goods while fostering employee morale and teamwork.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Day-to-day management of hourly employees including shipping & receiving, production
Initiate, create and administer plans and policies in support of the company’s strategies relative to production, safety, quality/continuous improvements, service, cost, and inventory
Monitor the execution of the master production schedule to ensure satisfaction of all customers’ needs while optimizing overall manufacturing effectiveness
Establish and develop proactive communication channels to external customers and suppliers, internal departments and associates
Foster teamwork between shifts through open communications & collaboration
Expand the application of employee involvement process including work redesign, empowerment and quality and productivity improvement teams consistent with the owners’ principle and values. Pursue employee development through training, empowerment and recognition. Ensure adequate cross-training for workforce flexibility
Use lean manufacturing principles for facility performance against specific goals and motivate employees to strive for continuous improvement
Ensure compliance with governmental and facility procedures in areas including good manufacturing practices, safety, ergonomics and security
Manage relevant initiatives such as capital projects, new product introductions, supplier partnerships, computer system enhancements, employee diversity and succession planning
Ensure that all finished goods are manufactured in accordance with our facilities standards and specifications
Organize, train and direct the staff to fulfill responsibilities
Advise the Plant Manager of scheduling concerns, customer service problems, overtime needs and quality obstacles
Understand bill of materials of product and identify and reduce variations
Maintain a clean, safe, work area through proper safety training equipment and good housekeeping
Review needs with Plant Manager for new equipment, change parts and fixtures to handle new products
Position requires immediate decisions to be made with limited information and rapid assimilation of facts to set new requirements or change from established systems/procedures
Lead by example. Understand that the overall policy statements and decisions and actions have direct impact on service, operational inventory, product quality, safety, redirection of overhead, direct costs, modeling of desired behavior, fostering employee involvement and continuation of a continuous improvement process
Understand cost of poor quality through cause analysis. Process capability and Six SIGMA Methodology
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in textiles, a technical or business discipline or a combination of related education and experience sufficient to effectively supervise our workforce and work process
10 year of manufacturing experience with demonstrated at least 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience, ideally in a cellular operation with a variety of products
Able to successfully manage and motivate people
Able to lead by example
Experience in Lean Manufacturing, driving daily accountability
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Able to interact effectively at all levels
PC proficient using a database and MS products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Professional attitude and presence
Ethical, reliable, a strong attention to detail, superior organizational and time management skills, self-motivated and a team player
Prioritization skills and flexibility sufficient to complete projects with limited direct supervision
Committed to carrying out the FGC Quality Policy
Customer oriented
Process focused and able to prevent problems, and strive for continuous improvement
Preferred
ISO familiarity desired
Robotics or automation experience preferred
Company
HVAC
'HVAC' refers to Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, which can be used in buildings to: • Maintain internal air quality.
Funding
Current Stage
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