Job Overview

The Production Manager is responsible for leading the activities and managing the assembly, production, and materials departments. The main emphasis for this position is coordinating all aspects of the assembly team regarding workflow, quality, safety, and efficiency. The Production Manager will lead Supervisors and Manufacturing Engineers and work cross-functionally to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

Job Functions

• Plan workflow and layout required for assembly, material handling and flow of materials throughout the entire facility.
• Ability to manage assembly team and ensure projects are executed in the most effective manner regarding time, cost, and function.
• Develop efficiencies between material handling and assembly departments to enable improved production processes and reduce lost time.
• Responsible for overall safety in each department. Ensure team members are not putting themselves or others in danger.
• Effectively manage all direct reports and be responsible for hiring, training, performance evaluation, and retention and termination activities.
• Develops assembly goals and schedules and distributes assembly tasks.
• Develop and contribute to a positive workplace with high morale on the production floor.
• Participate in manufacturing kickoff meetings with manufacturing team and engineering.
• Work with direct reports in developing their goals and objectives and prepare and give performance evaluations.
• Enforce quality standards and ISO requirements so that finished products meet quality standards and customer specifications.
• Assist in production, safety, and quality risk assessment and mitigation activities.
• Partner with Production Control Manager, Quality Manager, and Operations Staff to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement.
• High level of organization and tracking of all current projects in all aspects of production.
• Investigate and promote lean methodologies as methods of organization and process development.
• Work with Engineers, Project Managers and Manufacturing Manager to successfully execute project timelines per customer expectations.
• Strive for ongoing self-improvement through additional training such as leadership classes, OSHA, Lean Manufacturing etc.

Travel Requirements

• 5% overnight travel (Travel expenses paid by Bastian Solutions)

Preferred Skills and Required Qualifications

• High School education or GED, relevant manufacturing, production, and/or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and develop assemblies from these specifications.
• Understanding of project requirements regarding FAT and shipping.
• Positive attitude, able to handle tense situations that arise.
• Team player, able to take as well as give direction.
• Ability to operate and supervise operation of heavy-duty equipment in a safe manner.
• Experience in JIT and Kanban

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About Bastian Solutions

Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, is an independent material handling and robotics system integrator providing automated solutions for distribution, manufacturing, and order fulfillment centers around the world. Our team specializes in consulting, system design, project management, maintenance, and installation, while sourcing the best equipment and automation technology. We take great pride in providing exceptional service and flexibility to our customers.

In addition to exciting work at a growing company, we offer the following benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Vacation/Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Volunteer Work
• Professional Associations, Conferences and Subscriptions
• Company Meetings & Events

Bastian Solutions does not work outside recruiting agencies. No solicitation phone calls please.