Proven managerial experience in a manufacturing setting
Knowledge of business management principles including budgeting and strategic planning
Familiarity with industry-standard equipment and technical expertise
Strong team building and decision-making skills
Ability to create accountability and lead by example
Organizational and time management skills
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
Good command of the English language; Spanish bilingual a plus
6+ years of manufacturing experience
Responsibilities
Oversee daily activities of the product line, including production and shipping performance
Manage production schedules to meet customer requirements and quality goals
Facilitate team communication and conflict resolution
Develop and implement initiatives to improve production metrics and financial performance
Lead the production line function, ensuring safety, quality, and financial results
Evaluate manufacturing processes through research and operator feedback
Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing workflow and equipment layout
Assure product and process quality through testing and establishing standards
Provide decision-making information by calculating production costs and reviewing schedules
Coordinate maintenance and repair services to keep equipment operational
Oversee design and development projects and ensure technician training
Plan and direct day-to-day operations to meet customer expectations
Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions
Build trusting relationships with the workgroup and manage plant staff
Collect and analyze data to identify waste and overtime
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training
Collaborative work environment
Focus on safety and quality standards
Engagement in strategic initiatives
Potential for career advancement within the company
Full Job Description
Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Product Line Manager will exhibit a strong understanding of information flow and product flow within a manufacturing environment. In addition to having a problem solving, go getter personality, the ideal candidate must be able to identify cost saving opportunities with respect to the operation and personnel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Oversees daily activities of the product line, including production and shipping performance.
Manage production schedules to meet customer requirements, cost and quality goals. Including interfacing with quality, supply chain, HR and other disciplines to achieve goals.
Facilitate team communication and conflict resolution including team learning of process or interpersonal skills.
Develop, recommend, and implement initiatives to improve production metrics and financial performance.
Lead the production line function by collaboratively overseeing all other aspects of the production environment including: safety culture, quality, developing subordinates, maintenance, interfacing with customers, and financial results.
Contribute to the success of Dynamic's business by sharing information and applying company-wide best practices.
Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
Assures product and process quality by testing finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.
Oversees design and development projects while ensuring training of technicians.
Oversees installation to ensure tools and equipment are installed and functioning according to the needs of the product.
Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to meet our customers' expectations
Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards
Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions
Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff
Collect and analyze data to find places of waste and/or overtime
WORK APTITUDES:
Drives the improvement of processes and systems in the product line.
Analyzes problems and follow through with solutions
Sets priorities in front of multiple requests
Accepts direction and assumes responsibility
Has positive outlook and is willing to assume new assignments and additional duties
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Proven managerial experience
Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, financials, resource allocation and human resources)
Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise
Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes
Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
Organizational and time management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Good command of the English language (Spanish bi-lingual a plus)• 6+ years of manufacturing experience
