Forte Opening Solutions · 1 day ago
Manager, Production
Northumberland, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expForte Opening Solutions is a company that manufactures doors and empowers its employees to shape the future of the industry. The Production Manager is responsible for creating production schedules, leading production personnel, and ensuring customer commitments are fulfilled while implementing lean manufacturing practices.
TimberWholesaleWood Processing
Responsibilities
Implements strategic programs that improve labor efficiency, on-time delivery, continuous quality improvement, safety work place, and exceed customer requirements
Generates reports to effectively communicate program contributions, lead-times, on-time delivery, continuous improvement efforts, and manufacturing issues and needs
Drives a corporate culture that focuses on facts, tangible results and behaviors
Provides input for selection of appropriate manufacturing equipment to ensure the most cost efficient solution is available within company budget guidelines
Maintains manufacturing staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintaining a safe and secure work environment; developing personal growth opportunities
Accomplishes staff results by communicating job goals and expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures
Produces products by establishing production planning systems; maintaining good manufacturing practices, enforcing quality standards, improving products and processes
Interfaces closely with Plant Manager and Supply Chain Manager to effectively develop purchasing and logistical systems, inventory and production control requirements
Achieves financial objectives by establishing objectives; developing budgets; controlling costs, maximizing use of available assets
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Provides leadership needed to ensure the product quality meets product specifications and criteria for all products shipped from the plant
Ensures efficient utilization of plant personnel and equipment to meet productivity and cost effectiveness in meeting the plants business goals from stated AOP
Leads a trained and motivated workforce capable of implementing and executing the business strategy
Works with all functional departments to actively pursue manufacturing excellence programs along with fostering a “one Plant” partnership with peers to achieve aligned goals
Develops and implements with Plant Manager an annual operating plan including capital plan, cost down projects, production department budget, eliminating non-value, and defining Six Sigma & Kaizen profit improvement programs across the plant
Behaves continuously and consistently with desired Masonite Architectural values, and characteristics
Communicates and facilitates meetings effectively
Identifies and resolves issues skillfully and in a timely manner
Keeps abreast of emerging technology and industry practice
Qualification
Required
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to create and drive change and effectively communicate throughout the organization
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams
Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
Excellent organizational skills, leadership qualities, computer literacy
Ability to supervise is essential for the candidate to perform successfully in this position
Good oral and written communication skills in French and English
Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access & MS Project
Works with integrity and respect displaying a high degree of tact and diplomacy
Must be familiar with various measuring devices and analyzing information
Good understanding of HR and Financial acumen is highly desired
Bachelor's Degree preferably in Mechanical Engineering or Operations
Minimum of 5-7 years' experience of related experience in Manufacturing Management preferred
Experience, knowledge or trained in Six Sigma Lean Methodologies manufacturing
Six Sigma Lean GB certification highly desired or ability to obtain within 12 months
Company
Forte Opening Solutions
Forte Opening Solutions supplies built-to-order wood doors and components.
1001-5000 employees
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