Production Manager - IL

Description

The Production Manager - Fab and Assembly - role is vital to the success of Tangent’s operations. Focusing on the day-to-day management of a specific area or location in operations this role will be responsible for leading production teams to execute on daily, monthly, and quarterly production schedules. This individual will be responsible for hiring, training, and developing your team to meet the needs of the rapidly growing business.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct Reports include Team Leaders & Hourly Production team, members
• Responsible for operational performance and improvement of critical metrics including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.
• Align area metrics with overall department/value stream goals; organize resources to deliver on these metrics.
• Review the daily plan with Team Leaders.
• Ensure production line boards are completed promptly. Utilize production line boards to collect information on area performance, issue identification, and problem resolution. Ensure information is passed on to the following shift and management.
• Maintain a good technical knowledge of operations; follow the escalation process to address and respond to abnormalities and recommend corrective action as required.
• Act as a first responder to Team Leaders and production team members within the production area. Facilitate delegation of issues to an appropriate level in the escalation process.
• Ensure the Lean manufacturing practices and Escalation Process set forth
• Attend daily production meetings and cascade necessary information to Team Leaders. Lead and maintain rigor around daily Team Leader meetings, escalation meetings, etc. Communicate key issues to leadership team at the daily production meeting.
• Oversee the deployment of standardized work within the value stream operation. Ensure process stability through following standardized work. Coach and develop Team Leaders and team members to ensure standardized work is in place and is followed.
• Ensure adherence to the Job Instruction method by reviewing and verifying Job Instruction forms, including cross-training matrix, and Team Leader delivery of the step method to ensure ‘Critical Points’ and ‘Why’ are conveyed accurately and effectively.
• Ensure 5S standards are met for the area.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with CNC machines and manual assembly cells.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable learning about processing equipment to facilitate both efficient operation, trouble shooting and repairs.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years manufacturing experience required.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

At Tangent, our benefits offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off, Short Term Disability, 401(k) and so much more.