Mauser - Seattle, WA
posted 4 months ago
The Production Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day operations of a manufacturing location/area to drive continuous improvement in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction. This role involves providing leadership to supervision and employees, ensuring they have the proper tools to perform their jobs safely and efficiently. The Production Manager actively participates in the site's safety and quality management programs and practices Lean Manufacturing methodologies, including Six Sigma, FMEA, and 8D Problem Analysis. They prepare and review production, safety, and quality reports, developing action plans with team members as needed for problem resolution. In addition, the Production Manager establishes and implements improvements for cost reduction, quality assurance, and production efficiency. They direct and assist with developmental or experimental activities and work closely with employees to gather input for resolving production issues and improving efficiencies. The role requires reviewing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) regularly to ensure the facility meets overall departmental objectives. The Production Manager collaborates with Planning and Operations team members to discuss production schedules and necessary changes, ensuring that vacancies are covered for vacations or absences. The position also involves interfacing with customers and suppliers, implementing proactive and corrective maintenance practices for all production equipment, and ensuring adherence to an effective preventative maintenance program. The Production Manager is responsible for ensuring that plants meet cycle time requirements to achieve throughput objectives and that employees are properly trained in all aspects of their jobs, including safety, quality, and production. They make decisions regarding work processes or operational plans and schedules to attain operational objectives and perform other duties as assigned.