Production Manager

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Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive.

Position Summary:

Based in Silao, México, the Production Manager will perform essential job functions associated with heat treatment under the direction of the General Manager to meet customer specifications, including assisting other employees as needed.

Essential Job Functions (Duties and Responsibilities): The primary duties consist of, but are not limited to, the following.

• Directs activities of production and maintains appropriate production staffing as needed to meet company goals.
• Responsible for shop production schedules and conducting production meetings, including supervisors' meetings.
• Ensures customers' needs are appropriately met by shipping to schedule with minimum turnaround time and a high degree of quality, working closely with the Quality Manager.
• Responsible for communicating policy changes from top management to others in supervision and ensuring supervisors' understanding of management philosophies, safety, product handling, equipment capabilities, and customer needs.
• Responsible for enforcing the company handbook and communicating with the Office Manager and/or General Manager on matters relating to discipline.
• Responsible for maintaining an effective energy conservation program, maintaining controls over labor costs, directing industrial services, and approving expenditures within established company guidelines under the guidance of the General Manager.
• Responsible for ensuring the safe operation of equipment, safe work habits of the employees, and administering the safety program within the guidelines established by the company and the General Manager.
• Responsible for purchasing and/or approving materials for shop, facilities, tooling, fixtures, etc., under the guidance of the General Manager.
• Participates in staff meetings as a member of management.
• Must work in a manner consistent with the EMS.
• May have access to compensation information of other employees or applicants in this role, and as such, cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to other individuals.
• This position is responsible for the care and treatment of our customers' inventory and, as such, will perform duties safely and responsibly to prevent customer loss or damage.
• Performs other duties as dictated by position or required by the General Manager.
• Must demonstrate the ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.
• Responsible of supply chain planning and coordinates the entire flow of material, production, and information from customers.
• Organizes routes with the customers, selects carriers, and ensures materials are delivered on time and in good condition.
• Responsible for inventory management, as well as empty packaging by controlling stock levels.
• Warehouse coordination, oversees storage operations, ensuring proper handling and organization of products.
• Logistics process optimization identifies opportunities to improve cost-efficiency, lead times, and resource use through methods like Lean or Six Sigma.
• Negotiation with customers and carriers seeks better service conditions and delivery times.
• Team management, leads teams in areas such as warehousing/ logistics and production.
• Responsible for production planning/scheduling and logistics planning.
• Use of logistics systems (ERP/WMS/TMS) and customer portals. Operates specialized software and web pages to manage logistics operations effectively.
• Regulatory and customer special requirements compliance ensures all logistics activities follow legal, safety, and quality standards.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education: Bachelor's diploma or equivalent. Advanced related training is preferred.
• Experience: Requires solid experience in operations and administrative management, with strong leadership and team management skills. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage KPIs, and ensure operational efficiency is essential. Experience in quality systems and customer service is required. Knowledge of heat treatment processes, metallurgy, and inspection techniques is a plus, but not mandatory. Preferred background includes business administration, industrial engineering, or equivalent professional experience. And advanced training, seminars, college, B.S.M.E. (metallurgy), and/or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum five years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Proven ability to lead and manage multi-level teams and coordinate cross-functional operations. Experience in heat treatment processes is considered an asset, but is not a strict requirement.
• Language skills: Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including reports as required, attend staff meetings, and interface with other departments.
• Requires basic knowledge of metals, furnaces, and capabilities of all plant equipment.
• Must be knowledgeable of tooling needs and costs. Tooling design experience preferred.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and customer specifications.
• Must be knowledgeable in customer needs, material handling procedures, and quality control.
• Must possess knowledge and have experience in industrial safety programs, OSHA regulations, company rules, and compliance with State and Federal labor laws relating to employment, discipline, etc.
• Must possess the ability to ensure compliance with company rules as established by Corporate and the General Manager.
• Must be totally trustworthy, set a good example, and maintain a positive company image.
• Must have good computer skills.
• Must be effective in promoting and maintaining positive employee relations, and have a basic understanding of company rules, procedures, benefits, and pay policies as related to production employees.
• Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures, and accept constructive criticism.

Physical & Mental Demands: The following physical and mental demands consist of, but are not limited to, the following.

• Must be able to work in a sitting/standing position for extended periods of time in an office/industrial environment.
• Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions.
• Ability to bend, pull, stoop, and reach to perform functions.
• Ability to lift 25 Kg.
• May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc.
• Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
• Ability to hear in person and via phone.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment. Bodycote reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Bodycote is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against current and prospective employees based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals over forty years of age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.