Production Manager

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Description

The Production Manager will lead daily production activities at a large-scale electric motor repair facility with 60 employees at full capacity. This role is responsible for coordinating repair workflows, managing production supervisors and technicians, ensuring on-time delivery, maintaining quality standards, and optimizing production efficiency across all repair departments.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Prioritize work orders based on customer requirements, motor size, complexity, and urgency.
• Coordinate workflow between departments (receiving, disassembly, testing, winding, machining, assembly, final test).
• Balance workload across shifts and departments to maximize efficiency and throughput.
• Communicate schedule changes and production status to customers and sales team.
• Monitor work-in-progress and identify bottlenecks or delays.

Team Supervision & Leadership

• Directly supervise production supervisors/leads across multiple departments (typically 4-8 direct reports).
• Conduct daily production meetings to review priorities, safety concerns, and performance.
• Assign work orders and ensure proper distribution of labor resources.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to repair technicians.
• Train and develop staff on repair techniques, safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Manage attendance, discipline, and performance issues.
• Participate in hiring and onboarding of production personnel.

Quality Control & Technical Standards:

• Ensure all motor repairs comply with industry standards (IEEE, NEMA, EASA guidelines).
• Review test results and approve repairs before final delivery.
• Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee testing procedures including hi-pot, surge, resistance, vibration, and load testing.
• Approve rework decisions and non-standard repair methods.
• Maintain repair documentation and test records.

Safety & Compliance:

• Enforce safety policies and OSHA regulations on the production floor.
• Conduct safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Investigate accidents and near-misses; implement preventive measures.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Monitor handling of hazardous materials (solvents, varnish, lead paint, asbestos).
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.

Performance Management:

• Track and report production metrics including throughput, on-time delivery, and cycle times.
• Monitor labor efficiency and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze job costs and labor hours to meet profitability targets.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste.
• Conduct root cause analysis on production problems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Materials & Resource Management:

• Coordinate with purchasing on material requirements for active jobs.
• Ensure adequate inventory of bearings, windings, insulation materials, and consumables.
• Approve material requisitions and substitutions.
• Monitor material usage and control waste.
• Coordinate with maintenance team on equipment needs and repairs.

Communication & Coordination:

• Interface with estimating/sales team on job specifications and technical feasibility.
• Update customers on job status, delays, or technical issues.
• Coordinate with shipping/receiving on motor handling and logistics.
• Report production status and issues to Operations Manager.
• Participate in customer site visits for motor removal/installation when needed.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Associates degree in Industrial Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent technical training and experience).
• Minimum 5-7 years in electric motor repair, rewind, or electrical manufacturing.
• At least 3-5 years in supervisory or production management role.
• Experience managing teams of production employees.
• Background in fast-paced, job-shop manufacturing environment.

Technical Expertise:

• Comprehensive knowledge of AC and DC motor repair processes.
• Understanding of motor winding techniques and coil design.
• Experience with motor testing equipment and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret motor nameplates, winding diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of machining operations for motor shafts, housings, and components.
• Familiarity with EASA Best Practice standards (AR100).

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Effective problem-solving under time constraints.
• Clear communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficient in production planning and scheduling software.
• Computer skills including ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and production tracking tools.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on technical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Industrial Management.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training.
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
• Previous experience in customer-facing technical role.

Essential Competencies:

Technical Leadership: Ability to provide expert guidance on complex motor repairs. Production Optimization: Drive efficiency while maintaining quality standards. People Management: Build and develop high-performing teams. Customer Focus: Balance quality, speed, and cost to meet customer needs. Adaptability: Respond to changing priorities and emergency repairs. Safety Mindset: Champion a culture of workplace safety.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to spend 70-80% of time on production floor.
• Comfortable working around heavy machinery, noise, and industrial environment.
• Ability to climb ladders and access elevated work areas.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to wear required PPE including safety glasses, steel-toed boots, hearing protection.

Our Benefits!

#1 CULTURE!!! Fun, Family-Oriented Work Environment!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that begin on your 1st day of work!
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company Paid Life, Dependent Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• Vacation & Personal Time
• Employer HSA Contribution
• Company Paid Bereavement Time
• Company Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

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