Job Title: Production Manager
Position Summary
The Production Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling all activities within the production area to ensure product manufacturing schedules, quality standards, and KPI targets are met.
Primary Responsibilities
Plan, schedule, and monitor daily production activities and maintain capacity to meet delivery targets.
Lead and motivate a cross-functional production team, providing coaching, training, and performance reviews.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements (ISO, FDA/QSR, IATF).
Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, 5S, SMED, VSM) to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
Analyze production data and KPIs (first-pass yield, OEE, scrap) to identify improvement opportunities and act on results.
Prepare and manage departmental budgets, cost estimates, and capital appropriation requests.
Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, qualit...