Production Manager

Purpose: The Production Manager will supervise the supervisory staff responsible for production activities and ensure the well-being, safety training, and morale of production employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure production schedules and quality standards are achieved.
Address collective agreement issues, including handling grievance matters.
Evaluate all aspects of departmental performance regarding budget, financial plans, plant-operation objectives, and develop continuous improvement strategies.
Introduce team-based manufacturing concepts to production staff.
Participate as a member of the Management Team responsible for planning, budgeting, and implementing Total Quality Management (TQM) and the 5S program.
Maintain a culture of safety and promote safety practices within the plant.

Job Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate supervisory and managerial skills, including planning, leadership, delegation, and a working understanding of assembly operations, cost center management (including budgeting and cost reduction plans), and customer quality requirements.
Understanding of collective agreement requirements, as well as health, safety, environmental, and employment legislation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Management, Production Management, or a related field in manufacturing.

Experience

5 years of progressive managerial experience in manufacturing operations, with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role.

Skills

Effective communication, strong leadership, and organizational abilities.
Proficiency in computer skills.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently reaches with hands and arms and is continuously required to bend, walk, balance, talk, and hear. Occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling of up to 30 pounds may be required. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Schedule

Standard work hours consist of 9-10 hours per day, 5 days a week on an assigned shift. Schedule hours may be adjusted as needed for employee training. Ability to work overtime or irregular hours, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, as requested.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Romulus, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person