Production Manager

About the job Production Manager

Production Manager

Portland, Oregon

About The Role

We have a great opportunity for a Production Supervisor to join our talented teamThe chosen candidate will organize and control Production (Production, Planning and Warehousing functions) at a Manufacturing site to ensure that goods are produced efficiently, on time, within budget and to the required quality standard.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the Factory Floors compliance with all local Health and Safety (OHSA) Regulations

• Product quality is to the required standard

• The on-time delivery of all customer orders

• Labour times/costs incurred for each job do not exceed target times

• Inventory Value is within target limits

• Effective man management on the factory floor.

• Efficient collaboration and co-ordination between relevant departments including Production, Purchasing, Stores, Logistics, Engineering and Finance

• Monitor the production schedule and capacity plan required to meet customer delivery requirements. When required make recommendations for the addition or reduction of production heads.

• Review production labour booked against routed times and overall job budget to ensure budgeted Manufacturing margins are being achieved.

• Monitor product quality and implement documented corrective and preventative actions for identify problems

• 5 years experience in a similar role within a low volume production environment involving complex engineering products is almost mandatory

• Lean Manufacturing experience and knowledge is advantageous.
• Bachelors degree would be an advantage - business administration, management engineering, industrial technology.

• Self-motivated and driven, able to work unsupervised.

• Identification with tna values including being a team player, passionate, professional, committed, honest and treat people with dignity and respect.

• Able to handle multiple time sensitive projects, be flexible and work accurately & efficiently under pressure.

• Able to develop, build and maintain strong relationships with customers, management, co-workers, and suppliers.

• Able to problem solve & make decisions in line with organisational philosophies and practices.

• Valid passport with a minimum of 6 months until expiry