Assist Production Manager in scheduling production in accordance with sales orders to meet customer requirements. Schedule may include first and second shift operations.
Compile job packets for production floor.
Issue change, cancellation and rush orders
Ensure safety in the plant at all times and at every operation.
Operate production and manage production personnel at high levels of productivity and efficiency.
Lead employees to carry out assigned tasks
Develop and coach employees to higher levels of performance
Analyze and problem solve day to day issues on the production floor.
Lead production team meetings
Work Saturday overtime as required.
Open plant for startup in the morning may be required.
Train personnel in various production processes.
Coordinate procurement of materials and supplies required with Supply Chain Team.
Ensure proper inventory control including performing cycle counting materials
Develop metrics for monitoring departmental performance.
Ensure the highest level of quality of every product produced.
Schedule shipment of completed orders.
Coordinate with Sales for the timely production and shipment of customer orders.
Schedule maintenance and repair of equipment in a timely manner.
Conduct production time studies.
Utilize manufacturing software.
Create job packets and assign work orders to production.
Staff the operation with appropriate headcount and talent, and provide training and coaching as required.
Collaborate with Production Manager & Sales Manager to create New Products based on customer input.
Duties may include:
Assist in developing new products and enhance current products
Create prototypes of new product ideas
May require travel to customer site
Evaluate manufacturability of new products
Provide Production leadership/management including assisting Production Manager in long range production planning, creating and achieving annual production objectives, yearly business planning/budgeting, and establishment of projects and initiatives to achieve Seals & Shelter production objectives.
Track, document, and report production output and shipments daily.
Assist Production Manager as requested to create product builds and document cost.
Assist Production Manager on all aspects of costing including:
Determine product cost using costed bill of materials.
Monitor and improve purchasing of materials through competitive pricing for quality materials.
Monitor costs and establish and implement plans for the continuous improvement of buy practices in an effort to reduce the inventory without affecting the ability to serve our customers.
Promote and maintain a culture and environment of continuous improvement, based on comprehensive development and execution of Lean business practices.
Establish growth/improvement goals and objectives, along with all relevant key performance indicators.
Ensure follow-through on action planning to meet established goals.
Work closely with the Production Manager and other functional groups (HR, Sales, Finance, Engineering) to achieve overall business objectives.
Strong focus on moral leadership, constructive competitiveness, self/employee development, and accountability.
I have worked in the Staffing Industry for over 20 years and love connecting great people to great companies! I enjoy working with big personalities and genuinely care about people. On a personal note, I am a dog lover!
Ready to kickstart your dream career in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin? This thriving area, located northwest of Milwaukee, offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city opportunities. Known for its picturesque parks like Menomonee Park and Lime Kiln Park, as well as the vibrant cultural scene at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, Menomonee Falls is a dynamic place to grow both personally and professionally. Explore job opportunities in this scenic region, indulge in the local cuisine at spots like The Main Mill or The Schwabenhof, catch a show at the Falls Patio Players Theater, or cheer on the Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum just a short drive away. Embrace the unique charm of Menomonee Falls while advancing your career – your next big adventure awaits!
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