Production Manager - Machine Shop Job at Altra Industrial Motion Corp.
Founded in 1857, TB Wood’s has grown to become a global leader in the design and manufacturer of industrial couplings and belted drive solutions. TB Wood’s foundry operations are capable of producing gray and ductile iron parts up to 10,000 lbs. per cast part. Reliable TB Wood’s products are utilized in many key markets including food & beverage, energy, wastewater, concrete, metals, pulp & paper and material handling on applications such as conveyor systems, rolling mills, pumps, compressors, palletizers, de-barkers, printing equipment, fans & blowers, machine tools, and mixers. Learn more information at
https://www.altramotion.com/our-brands/tb-woods-incorporated.SUMMARY
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Production Manager drives the metrics of safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, total associate engagement, and 5S for Manufacturing. The Production Manager is responsible to plan and execute schedules to support customer requirements, lead the implementation and execution of lean work cells to ensure a safe work environment, maximize profitable growth, drive quality improvements, provide premier customer service, develop a technically qualified work force, and reduce operating costs, inventories, and lead times through continuous improvements. The Production Manager will oversee day-to-day activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly expectations. The Production Manager will manage production in a LEAN manufacturing operation, will have direct management of production floor employees, will be called upon to make sure that the team has the resources, systems, product expertise and processes in place to provide a world class customer experience – and also have the initiative & foresight to drive higher level, long-term improvements toward complete customer loyalty.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and supervise manufacturing activities
- Apply lean tools and methods within a Value Stream environment to reduce process variation, create standardization, improve quality, and eliminate waste
- Directly manage a team of CNC machinists
- Use internal and external VOC to analyze/improve processes and apply root cause problem solving methods to all functions.
- Ensure proper product delivery including escalation and resolution of high exposure items
- Ensure proper scheduling of resources based on capacity demands
- Train and develop personnel in skills, process and procedures required to effectively perform job
- Develop and deploy key performance objectives to employees
- Apply Standard Work and create SOP ’s for Operations related processes.
- Improve and Maintain SQDC objectives with focus on Customer Satisfaction
- Seek out improvement opportunities and work to achieve results and process improvements
- Drive lean initiatives throughout the process
- Lead the implementation and execution of lean work cells
- Review methods and tooling for precision machined parts and recommend improvements, implementing improvements with the assistance of the Manufacturing Engineering team
- Manage schedules and approvals for Manufacturing associates
- Create a climate where employees are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives
- Establish clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results.
- Drive safety awareness and improvements
Job Requirements:
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelors’ Degree required, preferably in Business Management, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or related
- Minimum of 5 years Lead and/or Supervisor experience including work direction and performance management
- Ability to prioritize, organize, problem solve, and meet deadlines and goals
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools and knowledge of MRP systems a plus
- Experience participating in/leading Kaizen Events focused on process improvements using lean manufacturing techniques
- Ability to work well under pressure and handle a variety of task simultaneously.
- Effective communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong leadership style and ability to effectively escalate production and personnel issues to get them resolved in a timely fashion
- Ability to promote and foster a Continuous Improvement culture across a large associate team
- Working knowledge of 5S and Lean Manufacturing Concepts
- Working knowledge of OSHA Safety Regulations
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Work environment includes mild exposure to dust particles and weather elements. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required to be worn during shift: safety glasses & steel-toe shoes.
Physical requirements include lifting up to 70lbs, standing for long periods of time, good hand and finger dexterity, and ability to bend, twist, reach and walk.
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Job Snapshot
Employee Type
Full-TimeLocation
Chambersburg, PA, PA (Onsite)Job Type
Management, ManufacturingExperience
Not SpecifiedDate Posted
05/10/2023Please Note :
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