Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or relevant experience preferred
5-7 years of experience in manufacturing or engineering leadership roles
Proven track record in team leadership, problem solving, and achieving business results
Strong understanding and application of Lean principles
Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives with successful outcomes
Background in managing Six Sigma problem-solving teams with notable results
Responsibilities
Ensure adequate resources are available for operational plans
Lead and communicate expectations to the work area team
Drive year-over-year continuous improvement using methodologies like Kaizen and Lean Sigma
Manage the workcell's budget and cost-effectiveness
Engage in developing workcell operating and action plans
Support cross-functional plant-wide improvement initiatives
Provide visible leadership and foster team involvement in improvement activities
Benefits
Excellent training and development opportunities
16+ weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave as per local laws
Access to a comprehensive training platform for all employees
Free language courses available in 24 languages
Free well-being sessions focusing on physical and psychological health
Full Job Description
The Production Manager is responsible for ensuring performance to established safety, quality, cost and productivity standards and best practices through engagement and involvement of work cell employees.
In addition, they will lead the continuous improvement process to optimize safety, quality and productivity within defined manufacturing system and process limits through Area Improvement Teams and other best practice approaches.
We count on you for:
Day To Day Operations
Ensure resources are adequate to meet plan (Right people in the right role at the right time)
Lead the work Area Team. Communicate and reinforce expectations. Monitor performance and take corrective actions to ensure compliance with SHE and Quality and best practices and productivity targets by executing the performance management process. (i.e. SHE leading indicators, 1st pass yield, CSR complaints. SPC/SQC and REM)
Drive meaningful year-over-year improvement within established boundaries via employee engagement and continuous improvement tools, such as workout, kaizen, lean sigma, etc.
Manage the cost of the workcell within budget
Participate in the development of work cell operating plans (Key X's, Labor Plan, Budget etc.) and action plans.
Support cross functional, plant-wide improvement initiatives (i.e. Ergonomics project)
Provides visible leadership and involves the whole team in improvement activities to grow skills and increase engagement.
Training
All shift team leaders and area operators have been properly trained and understand SHE, Quality, Productivity and Continuous Improvement processes. Ensure work cell team members are qualified and capable of meeting expectations.
Performance
Accountable for holding team members accountable for their performance, including issuing disciplinary action if necessary
Accountable for holding team members accountable for their performance, including taking appropriate corrective action and disciplinary action if performance or behavior is not sustained
Goal Setting
Work Cell goals are identified and aligned with operations Key X's
Work Cell goals are communicated to the work cell employees
Shift Team Leader goals are aligned to the work cells performance
Competencies
Courage
Collaboration and Acts with Integrity
Performance and Result Orientated
Communication
Influence
Decision Making
Planning
You can count on us for:
Excellent training & development possibilities.
You will bring:
Bachelors of Science, Engineering or equivalent relevant experience is preferred
Minimum 5-7 years manufacturing/ engineering leadership role
An obvious history of roles that clearly demonstrate successful Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Lean Improvement and business results
Clear understanding of Lean principles with demonstrated utilization and significant results
Leadership of continuous improvement team initiative with significant results
Leadership of Six-sigma problem solving team initiatives with significant results
You will get:
Competitive salary and benefits package.
The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $112,000 to $140,000 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
Training platform for all employees
Free language courses (24 languages available)
Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)
