OverviewThe Production Manager is responsible for all aspects of the production operations at the El Lago Molding and Assembly plant.
The person in this position is responsible for creating a culture of safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and continuous improvement.ResponsibilitiesProvide leadership to continuously improve a culture of safety.Be a strategic thinker with a proven track record of operational excellence, including utilization of lean manufacturing techniques and tools.Coordinate the hiring and training of direct employees, including headcount planning and performance management.Oversee production and coordinate with internal & external contacts to ensure fulfillment of customer orders.Involve production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and materials personnel in a team approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.Drive the 5S deployment throughout the facility.Lead the use of quality systems and lean manufacturing techniques to drive continuous improvement.Be a leader and motivator in a productive and collaborative working environment.Have a good working knowledge of and implement world-class manufacturing practices.Be enthusiastic, hard-working, and have a can-do attitude.Supervise, develop, and coach production supervisors and line leaders, ensuring that they contribute to company objectives.Foster creativity and innovation within the manufacturing team.Communicate effectively and efficiently in both English and Spanish.QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:B.S.
in a technical or business discipline from an accredited university.At least ten years' experience in a production or manufacturing engineering role, including at least five years of supervisory experience.Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and technical skills, particularly in a manufacturing environment.Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, with experience in manufacturing in Mexico.Experience with tools such as Lean manufacturing, 6-Sigma tools, SPC, Kanban, 5S, and Kaizen.History of increasing responsibilities with a proven track record of achieving good results.Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience with plastic injection molding operations.Graduate degree in business or a technical discipline.Previous experience as Materials, Quality, Manufacturing, Production, or Plant Manager.MBA or other master's degree.#J-18808-Ljbffr