Production Manager
Description
The Production Manager is responsible for short and long term strategic planning to reach Orascoptic’s strategic goals. He/She will plan, direct, supervise and monitor all production activities within the site in Middleton to maximize the use of the organization’s resources in order to meet established production specifications and delivery schedule as well as overall budget responsibility for the function. This also includes ensuring process and final quality standards are maintained, the plant is compliant with all applicable laws and regulations. The Production Manager will guide and supervise daily production activities to ensure plant achieves target tray and revenue throughput, within specified costs and waste parameters. The ideal candidate will collaborate with onsite DBSL to develop DBS plan, including execution of events, implementation of counter measures and monitoring of DBS commitments in the area of production are sustained. In addition, the Production Manager will ensure plant maintains data and KPI measurements, effectively executes daily management protocols and achieves the defined Orascoptic Bowler goals.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Generate and fulfill strategic planning to meet Orascoptic short and long term strategy.
Develop and execute production strategies to reach short and long term strategic operational goals.
Develop and implement manufacturing procedures and allocate labor and capital resources to maximize productivity.
Analyze production, maintenance, and malfunction records to identify problems and recommend solutions (for example changes to procedures, workflow, or equipment) that will improve performance.
Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a team of cell leads who are responsible for various production activities such as assembly, processing, or packaging.
Lead work Environment initiatives to ensure a safe and productive work environment which meets all applicable laws and regulation.
Collaborate with Plant Engineer and Quality Director to ensure production process is optimized to deliver throughput and quality specifications and KPI’s.
Plan, prioritize, and manage production line maintenance or downtimes to minimize disruptions to manufacturing schedules.
Manage team in daily operations, supervise cell throughput, and collaborate with Plant Manager to address deviations from Building Specs, SOP or performance KPI’s.
Participate in Management Team meetings and provide recurring reports on manufacturing operations, throughput, staffing and other operational aspects, as requested.