Production Manager Job in Eden Prairie 55344, Minnesota US
Production Manager
Looking for an opportunity to apply your management experience to a steadily growing client in the Twin Cities? Our client is looking for an experienced Production Manager with a strong background in project management and Lean Manufacturing.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This position reports to the Operations Manager and will provide you with the responsibilities of:
- Managing the work activities of a large group of production workers
- Coordinating work activities with supervisors from other shifts
- Maintaining the Lean Manufacturing efforts of the plant, coordinating Lean activities and events
- Working closely with the Maintenance Planner and Production Scheduler to prioritize and schedule projects
- Creating performance improvement plans and measuring employees against these
- Developing a preventative maintenance schedule and facilities work order system to track maintenance labor hours and hold mechanics accountable for their performance
- Leading cost reduction projects, capital projects and efficiency improvement projects
- Providing process improvement suggestions and encouraging improvement activities throughout the plant
- Working with the Quality Department to support the quality system and engaging in non-conformance issues while providing suggestions on solving the problem
- Maintaining department budget
JOB REQUIREMENTS
An excellent candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and at least 7 years in the manufacturing industry
- Minimum of 5 years experience managing groups in a production environment
- Prior mechanical/electrical maintenance experience a plus
- Strong Lean Manufacturing background- familiarity with VSM, 5S/6S, Kanban, FMEA and other Lean principles and methods
- Experience with sheet metal and assembly preferred
This position will provide you the experience of demonstrating you can be an effective team leader. This is a high visibility position and will interface with the senior leadership team. Your success in this position will make you a prime candidate for future leadership opportunities.
Interested? Please apply on line or email your resume to joy.notaro@mrstcroix.com