Production Manager

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Your Role

JOB SUMMARY:

Atlas Copco SPR Product Company, located in New Hudson, MI, is looking for a dynamic Production Manager to lead a high performing SPR (self-pierce rivet) production team, defining and communicating clear expectations and performance goals. Manage all relevant aspects of daily SPR production activities to meet our customer requirements, delivering on operational and financial goals, and supporting all strategic objectives for long term, sustainable success. You will report to the Operations Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Support the rivet production team in achievement of KPI's by developing a competent team that improves the current performance in areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost. Develop a continuous improvement culture within the organization through team development.

• Understand the Operations capacity versus the customer demand and find ways to support and ensure 'On Time Delivery' and Quality is built into the team and department process.

• Support the Sales & Operation Planning activity. Support and create a professional organization that has the right skills, development path and culture to support all business objectives.

• Manage relevant assigned projects with responsibility for project planning, development, and change management, input to budget development and updating, clearly defining assigned project deliverables to the Operations Manager, Coordinate assigned project, daily business relationships and expectations with Operations deliverables.

• Create a Rivet production team that focuses on waste reduction and Lead Time reduction to be more responsive to customer demands.

• Provide daily direction to assigned reports to ensure all daily business deliverables and tasks are completed following Operations KPI structure.

• Ensure facilities have the trained, experienced staff and manufacturing resources to manufacture high quality products and ensure all Henrob customers receive high quality products per specifications and as requested to meet their production needs.

• Monitor and react to key performance indicators and anticipate issues before escalation.

• Develop and maintain deep understanding of the facility, its processes and condition.

• Create a 'center of excellence' ideology within Production through perfect visualization and 5S standards.

• Develop and follow a clear plan to bring all personnel to the expected skill levels necessary to operate the business at the targets set.

• Help develop 'TPM' systems both in Production and Maintenance teams.

• Work with the Managers within Operations to support and contribute to the Strategy, Master Schedules, and Plans in order for Operations to achieve its goals.

• Support and develop the Production team to focus on the right projects, deliver in a timely manner and benefit the overall business goals.

• Consider and lead important activities within the daily, short-, mid- and long-term growth of the business.

• Provide strong leadership and support within the organization to always consider problem solving to 'Root Cause', ensuring that we eliminate repeat issues.

• Support and encourage Production employees to investigate and identify new ideas to foster the spirit of Kaizen.

• Attend and contribute to all relevant operations business reviews. Develop the team to address the issues raised in a positive and timely manner.

• International travel may be required occasionally.

To succeed, you will need

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present Atlas Copco to our customers in both written and personal meeting scenarios.

• Logical and analytical thinking

• The ability to ensure that the resources and risks are effectively managed.

• Must have a flexible approach to the role.

• The ability to work on own initiative and under pressure.

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and be able to demonstrate time management and organizational skills.

• Ability to represent the company internally and externally in a highly professional and credible manner.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Knowledge of Lean Production Methods, according to the Toyota Production Systems(TPS)

• Expertise in lean manufacturing, JIT, QCO/SMED, Line balancing assembly, Kaizen, 5S & Kanban

• Continuous Improvement Background

• Clear and demonstrable experience in A3 development & PPS

• 3+ years of experience leading a manufacturing team, managing budgets, data and KPI driven.

EDUCATION OR QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Engineering or Business required, and extensive organization and industry experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (AS APPLICABLE):

Ability to move around facilities onsite regularly.

Ability to use a PC/laptop/cell phone.

Ability to stand and move around up to 50% of workday

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In return, we offer you

We offer a family-friendly and collaborative work environment, competitive and comprehensive pay and benefits packages, including choices in medical/dental/vision, life insurance, wellness programs, vacation and paid holidays, and an outstanding 401k with company match.

City

New Hudson

Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice

Bright ideas come from all of us. The more unique perspectives we embrace, the more innovative we are. Together we build a culture where difference is valued and we share a deep sense of purpose and belonging.

Atlas Copco is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practice laws. Atlas Copco strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender (including gender conformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.