Production Manager
About this position
Responsibilities
• Lead all aspects of manufacturing engineering, including capital projects and process development, while providing expert technical guidance.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and effective management to a team of Production Engineers, fostering outstanding teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards in all production activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and reduce costs.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the production team, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Develop and implement production schedules and resource plans to meet project deadlines.
• Manage and oversee production operations to ensure efficient, high-quality output.
Requirements
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in a managerial role, preferably in automotive manufacturing.
• Proven experience in injection plastics production, engineering, and assembly processes, including New Product Introduction, design changes, and production upgrades.
• Proficient in 2D and 3D CAD software.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with tools such as DFMEA, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, and Lean Manufacturing methodologies, including Six Sigma.
• Demonstrated management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Familiarity with quality systems such as IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.