DeWys Manufacturing, Inc. Looking for Production Manager at Marne, MI Full Time

SUMMARY

Directs & coordinates all production activity with lean methodology in conjunction with meeting/exceeding production goals with a cost-effective mindset. Work cross functionally with all departments to determine the needs, and strategy for the production team to execute the completion of work in a safe, and high-quality manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following. Other duties may be assigned.)

• Reviews, prioritizes, and sequences dispatch schedules generated by the Scheduling Team to meet customer due dates.
• Identifies all requirements needed to complete the assign work schedule for all shifts. Coordinates with HR and the manager to get additional resources if needed.
• Report weekly to the manager all KPI’s, obstacles, and needs.
• Conducts weekly team meetings reviewing/setting goals for the following performance measures. 6-S, On-Time-Delivery, Utilization, Workload, Resource needs, Team member concerns, CI, Quality, Safety, MRO.
• Completes weekly audits for Preventive Maintenance schedules, LPA (Layer Process Audits).
• Asses machinery, and all equipment needed (including hand/measuring tools) for a safe and efficient manufacturing process.
• Continuous Improvement: work on set up reductions, own the value stream map of the area, create, and maintain standard work, create, and maintain work instructions, work on WIP reductions, inventory reductions, Production smoothing.
• Determines the skill and knowledge requirements of each team member in the production team to properly assign each position.
• Schedules appropriate training with Process Trainer as needed per employee.
• Performs frequent quality inspections with new team members; team members unfamiliar with the product; and problem parts identified by the Quality Team Facilitator.
• Responsible in addressing all quality issues (internal and customer) with team members.
• Identifies preventive and corrective actions to ensure mistakes do not happen again.
• Complete 8-D process on quality issues or process related issues.
• Completion of TEA or Dale Carnegie leadership training program.
• Has been or is involved with a user group to help bring innovative ideas into DeWys.

QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree from two-year college with two or more years’ experience in a manufacturing managerial position, preferably metal fabrication; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Leadership training is a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as blueprints, work orders, engineering specifications, safety rules, work rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information, communicates, and responds to questions from team members, customers, and suppliers in a professional manner.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divides in all units of measure, using whole number, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must possess good problem-solving skills.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must possess a valid Michigan Driver’s License to be licensed as a qualified lift truck driver at DeWys Manufacturing, Inc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team leader to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the production manager is regularly required to stand; team member is frequently required to communicate with fellow team members and walk throughout the value stream.
• The team member is occasionally required to sit while performing administrative duties.
• Team member may on occasion be required to climb, balance, and crawl underneath machines when performing necessary repairs or maintenance.
• The team leader must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally move more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a production manager encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The team member is occasionally exposed to high places, fumes and airborne particles when performing grinding operations, and toxic and caustic chemicals when cleaning tools. Team member is also exposed to outside weather conditions when unloading sheet metal supplies. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud requiring hearing protection to be always worn. Safety glasses must also be always worn by team members.

As a full-service sheet metal fabricator, DeWys Metal Solutions and it’s companies serve multiple industries across the U.S. with advanced product development, press brake, welding, and powder coating services. Companies have counted on us for more than 40 years because we listen carefully to their needs, collaborate closely, and consistently deliver uncompromised craftsmanship, often within a compressed timeframe.

Benefits Begin Day 1:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long term disability
• 401(k) matching
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Referral Bonuses
• Flexible Scheduling
• Monthly Bonus Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team member assistance program(EAC)
• On-Site Coaching
• Paid training through DeWys University
• Air-Conditioned Work Area