Production Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the effective management of all production activities at Sanko Technologies USA, Incorporated.  Key performance metrics for the position include scrap percentages, labor percentages, and machine up-time. Member of Manufacturing Operations Team involved with strategic, tactical, and operational decision making concerning various areas of the company.  

CORPORATE GOALS:

STU is a custom injection molding company that strives to:

1. Provide defect-free, cost-efficient products to our customers in a timely manner.
2. Operate as a world class supplier for the mutual benefit of both our customers and our employees.
3. Operate in a team-based environment, where all employees are involved in continuously improving company performance.
4. Develop suppliers who will provide products and services of superior quality and treat them in a way to maintain good relations.
5. Maintain a union-free organization.
6. Provide shareholders with a long-term return on investment superior to other opportunities of equal risk.
7. Fulfill our responsibilities in the community in which we operate.
8. Promote safe work practices and be conscious of environmental responsibilities.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Selection, training, and development of production staff personnel.
2. Ensure that all staff is adhering to company policies and work procedures.
3. Ensure that good housekeeping and safe work practices are part of everyone's daily work habits.
4. Review daily shift report information and act as necessary to address operational inefficiencies.
5. Manage plant scheduling and maintain defined Kanban levels.
6. Continual communication with shift supervisors and support staff to ensure continuity of efforts.
7. Lead continuous improvement efforts in operational performance.
8. Manage production-related Fast Response activities as required to rectify customer concerns.
9. Ensure operator training and understanding regarding quality standards.
10.  Responsible for operator's performance of quality output. 
11. Maintain staff member's performance reviews and yearly competency.

1. Maintain accurate staff timecards and ensure timely completion of payroll processes in compliance with company policies.

1. Other assignments as designated by the Director of Operations or the Executive Management Team.

SPECIFICATIONS:

1. Strong leadership ability and a high degree of ethical and professional standards Must be trusted by subordinates, peers, and superiors, and must be willing to accept responsibility for their performance.
2. You must use the Plex manufacturing software whenever possible.
3. Requires a commitment to continuous improvement to meet ever increasing demands for improved quality, cost, and delivery performance.
4. Excellent training and communication skills with subordinates, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with other the manufacturing operations team and the executive management team.
5. Strong problem-solving skills of both the interpersonal and the technical side of the operation.
6. Organized and structured approach to the work environment, with strong attention to details.
7. Ability to handle stressful employee situations, and to treat people with respect.
8. Ability to excel in a team-based environment.
9. Ability to perform in a proactive mode, and to plan and respond accordingly.
10. Must be willing to travel on a limited basis.
11. General knowledge of ITAF & ISO as verified by internal test.

Physical Requirements

• Movement: Standing for up to 8 hours, easily able to walk short distances up to 1000 feet, reasonably sitting and bending as required. 
• Lifting: Carrying, pushing, and pulling carts/packages within the factory up to 30 lbs. 
• Hand-eye coordination: Using hands to feel, handle, or finger objects, or to reach with arms 
• Vision: Being able to see and respond to dangerous situations, close visual acuity to perform computer-based work, reading drawings, inspecting parts. 
• Hearing: Being able to hear and respond to sounds 
• Manual dexterity: Being able to move objects and assemble parts using limbs with good coordination, able to enter data into a computer using a keyboard. 
• Balance: Being able to move safely within the factory and office areas  

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

The Cell Production Manager reports to the Director of Operations