Senior Production Manager

At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management.  With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive.  We recognize that our people are our greatest asset.  We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next.  It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.

The Senior Production Manager provides leadership and expertise in establishing and maintaining an efficient manufacturing program in support of the division’s strategic plan. This position is responsible for coordinating resources and supervising the manufacturing of scheduled production. In addition, this position ensures that scheduled production requirements are met within set budgeted and quality requirements in a safe and orderly manner.

• Provide the operational leadership of the production organization to meet production requirements for on time delivery, quality, and cost
• Develop, monitor, maintain, and improve key performance indicators to measure production performance to targets and daily metrics of production goals vs. achievements
• Investigates system and process related problems, recommends, and implements corrective actions
• Take immediate steps to remove obstacles to meeting production goals
• Ensure production staffing is in place to support capacity and training requirements
• Ensure the quality of all products being manufactured in their respective areas are being met
• Close collaboration and teamwork with supply chain, quality, manufacturing engineering, and customer service organizations to constantly improve efficiency and reduce lead times
• Determines parts supply, maintenance tasks, safety procedures, and service schedule required to maintain machines and equipment in prescribed condition
• Ensure that ISO procedures are followed and improved
• Prepare cost and budget estimates in support of the budgeting process
• Develop and maintain operator efficiency and quality through measurement and reporting of performance
• Operates the department in a manner that supports established budgets for volume, scrap and labor
• Provide the support and resources to maintain a proactive safety program
• Performs management duties including, but not limited to: interviewing and hiring employees, planning, training, scheduling, assigning and directing work, evaluating, appraising and rewarding performance, disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Drives process improvement, sees that all projects have accountability, and that promise dates are met
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• Must have demonstrated leadership skills to manage staff as well as interact with other functions to successfully achieve results in a proactive, positive way
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership, provide tactical supervision, and effectively delegate prioritized work assignments to subordinate staff
• Must have excellent communication and team skills to create and effectively maintain positive work environment with co-workers and management
• Must have prior experience hiring employees, directing work, and appraising performance
• Must be able to exercise independent judgment with limited instruction and guidance
• Must possess a working knowledge of mechanical, automation and Work Cell style manufacturing equipment and processes

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment required including previous management experience leading production organizations
• Minimum 4-6 years management experience required
• Experience using ERP systems (Oracle, SAP or other equivalent systems)

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time off

For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits

Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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