SUMMARY 

The manager organizes, plans, and directs production operations within the assembly area on all shifts through subordinate supervisors, to ensure on-time delivery of a quality product at the most economical cost.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plans and improves standardized production methods and objectives to achieve safety, quality, delivery, environmental, and cost targets.
2. Assures proper staffing, development of staff, training, and employee involvement, in appropriate areas.
3. Leads department in continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.
4. Troubleshoots and develops countermeasures for all departmental problems including quality, productivity, and employee relations using root-cause problem solving methods. • Assures safe practices and the maintenance of proper equipment conditions. Reviews practices and procedures, and leads activities directed toward implementation of Summit Lean Manufacturing Systems to eliminate all forms of waste.
5. Interfaces with other departmental units to ensure that customer satisfaction targets are achieved.
6. Interfaces with Engineering in KBPD procedures, VE/VA opportunities, and new product launches.
7. Manages all production activities in related departments.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

College degree

Plus 4 years of experience in a similar position

English Advanced