Production Manager

Role Summary

This position is for a new greenfield facility that will be located in the Greater Memphis, Tennessee Area. Under the direction of the general manager, the production manager is to manage the operations department through supervising the activities of assigned personnel, and ensuring successful completion of all awarded tool programs, engineering changes and engineering projects. 

Key Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS: 

Manage all facility activities and personnel reporting to this position 

Maintain effective communication and coordination with all internal customers, plant management and associates; maintain positive employee relations; listen to issues and concerns and respond (C48) within 48 hours 

Oversee and direct Engineering associates in safe, quality-minded and productive manner with a sense of urgency to attain production priorities as scheduled 

Support new program launches 

Provide motivation and results-oriented environment 

Determine, achieve, and improve productivity, quality, environmental, health and safety goals 

Conduct performance evaluations of Engineering staff as specified by company goals 

Manage awarded tool programs, engineering changes and engineering projects to successful outcomes 

Administer Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) to customer standards 

Review all incoming drawings, CAD data, sketches, EWO’s, Fast trackers, etc., effecting current and awarded business 

Manage tooling program cost accounting 

Complete customer correspondence and act as liaison with customer buyers, engineers and quality personnel as required 

Interface with tooling vendors and material suppliers directly and through tooling engineers 

Report on status of departmental projects as required 

Ensure all employee documentation is maintained 

Champion quote teams to respond to customer requests for quotes 

Lead Continuous Improvement Team 

Interface and collaborate with all other departments to produce best quality product at least possible cost 

Approve all tooling related purchase orders prior to release of work 

Approve all tooling related invoices prior to payment 

Complete correspondence, forms and reports via applicable software programs  

Participate in Continual Improvement activities 

Perform other duties as assigned 
 

Key Qualifications/Requirements

EDUCATION:   

Highschool Diploma required 

Bachelor’s degree or other technical training/Certificate preferred 

WORK EXPERIENCE: 

3 years of technical maintenance or electrical controls experience required 

Tool Designer with experience in designing dies, fixtures, inspection gages, and/or special machines preferred 

Minimum 10 years of experience in the automotive industry 

Minimum of 2 years of experience in managing/leading people - automated assembly department preferred 

Additional Information

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

Good communication skills including ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, employees, suppliers and customers  

Strong hands-on, day-to-day operational and troubleshooting skills 

Able to demonstrate understanding of how job performance affects product quality and customer satisfaction 

Able to determine manufacturing feasibility of automotive stampings and assemblies from their piece part drawings 

Able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures 

Able to manage and schedule multiple priorities and meet deadlines 

Able to use computer and software as required 

Able to maintain confidentiality, and use discretion and tact  
 

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