Production Manager

Lutron Electronics - Ashland, VA

Full-time - Senior

Ashland, VA

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

Lutron is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Production Manager to lead the manufacturing team in Ashland, VA, specifically within the Shading Solutions group. This role focuses on enhancing the quality and productivity of manufacturing processes, ensuring timely product introductions, and driving profitability through effective leadership and technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the local team of process experts.
• Be responsible for day-to-day production operations, execution to schedule, quality, and cost.
• Drive continuous improvement activities around people development, safety, and enhanced processes.
• Drive year-over-year productivity improvement.
• Ensure all quality goals are met.
• Foster key relationships across the business and organization.
• Lead and develop team members - ensure cross training is developed and executed.
• Interface closely with the plant leadership team, Corporate Operations and Customer Service teams regarding issues and opportunities.
• Exercise Kaizen/5S program to drive lean manufacturing principles and achieve cost, quality, and capacity goals.
• Adhere to Lutron Production Systems.
• Drive manufacturing readiness for product launch and transfer to production.
• Establish metrics to track improvement over time.
• Improve KPI's.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum, cumulative GPA of 3.00.
• Proven fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and cost drivers.
• 10+ years of applicable manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years' experience in people management.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Options for continued growth and education