Production Manager

Responsible for leading, owning, and managing the new production of products, and repairs on products produced within assigned Production Department(s), in a continuous improvement / lean environment. Manages all facets of manufacturing in the department and maintains and reports on the KPI's for the department. Additional responsibilities center on mentoring and developing team members.

REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establishes capacity planning and implements realistic production and repair rates while continuing to drive a lean environment with the production teams.
• Proposes, justifies and implements process improvements/cost reductions. Performs written follow-up to confirm benefits or improvements have been realized.
• Closely monitors part requirements, inventory and safety stock levels to ensure on-time delivery per commitments.
• Closely works with the Demand & Inventory Planning Manager, and the Purchasing Department, to ensure parts are ordered in a timely manner and received on time.
• Proactively collaborates with Quality Control Department on production-related problems and proposed/required changes.
• Fervently addresses CAPA's and non-conformances to ensure on-time completion per applicable SOP's.
• Proactively identifies product/process changes and effectively process through ECO/ECN change process. Assumes ownership responsibility/accountability through sign-off and training of required personnel.
• Actively participates and contributes to complaint investigations with Product Surveillance team.
• Actively participates with MRB (Material Review Board).
• Closely collaborates with Project Management on Production Transfer Initiatives.
• Establishes and writes DMRs for new production items.
• Develops, edits and maintains departmental SOPs.
• Identifies, develops, implements and communicates department KPI's/Shop Floor Management (SFM), empowering team members to favorably effect outcomes.
• Develops succession plan for current staff and new hires through training as well as integrating cross training.
• Conducts and arranges training programs and documentation for employees.
• Promotes, implements and tracks cross training across production, repairs and testing within the affiliated department.
• Develops annual department expense and capital budget. Performs monthly reviews to ensure budgets are kept within approved plan.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaboratively engages and networks with counterparts, cross-departments, GmbH counterparts, and third party vendors to ensure cross-fertilization of concepts, ideas, process improvements and quality initiatives.
• Ensures team maintains a safe working environment.
• Establishes and maintains Maintenance and calibration logs for machines.
• Aware of and complies with the RWMIC Quality Manual and regulations & requirements as they apply to this job type/position.
• Completes all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned by the Corporate Director of Manufacturing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Vocational/Technical Education required; BS/BA Degree in Engineering preferred.
• 5-7 years production/manufacturing/operations related experience as a Manager.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams at all levels.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
• Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritize workloads, and superior organizational skills.
• Familiarity with US-Standard and Metric Measurement System.
• Proficient in the creation of work instructions.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints/schematics.
• Intermediate PC skills & familiarity with all MS Office suite products, especially Excel.
• Working knowledge of the SAP ERP System preferred.
• Experience with and understanding of cross-cultural differences and the ability to work within this environment is crucial for successful employment.
• Strong leadership skills required.
• Hands on experience required.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• The following physical demands are required:
  1. Stand/Sit/Walk 8 hours per day
• The following work environment conditions may exist:
  1. Infectious Disease Exposure
  2. Laser light exposure
  3. Chemicals exposure
  4. UV Light exposure
• RWMIC offers annual Immunizations for Hep B and Flu Shots to all RWMIC employees. RWMIC employees have the responsibility to themselves and the company to consider receiving these immunizations.
• A RWMIC Employee has the responsibility to themselves and the company to work safely.

EEO Statement

We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan and Trust w/Matching Program
• Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Telecommuting
• Flexible Schedules
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Unpaid Time Off

At Richard Wolf, we believe in creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status. We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates to apply for open positions.