Production Manager

**Position Overview**:
The Production Manager reports to the Vice President and is responsible for effectively supervising and coaching assigned shifts/employees in the production department to achieve the required safety, quality and production goals of the Company. The Production Manager carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable legislation. The Production Manager must have a strong engineering background.

**Responsibilities and Accountabilities**:

- Analyzes production schedules to estimate work requirements for completion of job assignments.
- Schedules employees and delegates work assignments to effectively meet production needs using knowledge of production processes and methods, machine and equipment capabilities and operator skills.
- Coordinates production schedules with other shifts to ensure meeting production goals and deadlines; exchanges timely information with other supervisors on interdepartmental product flow and work force needs.
- Analyzes work orders/prints and ensures the specifications are understood and translated to employees.
- Ensures that product is in process at all times; plans and organizes work for smooth operations.
- Anticipates production problems, (i.e., material shortages, equipment malfunctions, rush orders, etc.) such that loss of work hours is minimized and production and quality objectives are achieved; resolves work problems and recommends measures to improve productivity.
- Monitors cycle times and shift expectations.
- Maintains tool inventory and department supplies.
- Assists with costing and estimating on fabrication and manufacturing of components;
- Operates within acceptable Quality and ISO9001 standards; ensures quality standards are being met throughout the entire production process and supports efforts to prevent any defects from leaving a work area.
- Acts as a liaison between the production floor and Engineering department to clearly communicate technical issues on the production floor.
- Responsible of overseeing company transactions (time and operations) in company Intranet system.
- Ensures that all production employees use production documentation properly.
- Assists Engineering with design and implementation of fixtures and jigs to improve efficiency and productivity within the production and fabrication process.
- Assists Quality Assurance and Engineering personnel in testing, troubleshooting and modifying processes to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of products.
- Constantly monitors employee safety practices, and corrects unsafe acts or conditions, re-trains employees, and/or recommends disciplinary action as needed.
- Maintains a high level of cleanliness and organization throughout the production work area at all times, ensures proper handling of tools and equipment, and correct operation of machinery to provide a safe working environment.
- Responsible for maintaining and approving production employee’s work hours on a daily basis using Owl Time Clock timekeeping system; works with employees to investigate any scheduling and/or payroll related issues.
- Supports Production where needed during absences or in situations of increased demand.
- Approves vacation requests in accordance with the Company vacation policy.
- May be required to support the shipping/receiving function in the absence of the Shipper/Receiver.
- Performs other administrative activities necessary for the effective management of the department including but not limited to Health and Safety reports, production and maintenance reports, employee uniform assistance, etc.
- CNC - as able
- Assists machine operators in the setup, operations, troubleshooting and maintenance of CNC equipment.
- Performs minor repair tasks to CNC machines and assists with preventative maintenance and upkeep of CNC equipment as able.
- Trains employees on job functions and the operation of CNC machines; works with employees to develop machining skills to a higher level.
- Welding - as able
- Monitors level of welding consumable inventory (weld rods, gas, flux etc.) and other department supplies; ensures weld cells have proper work materials.
- Assists welders in the setup, operations, troubleshooting and maintenance of welding equipment.
- Lead on programming and maintaining welding robots at both locations (Motoman and Panasonic robots) if qualified.
- Performs minor repair tasks to welding equipment and assists with preventative maintenance and upkeep of all welding equipment, jigs, and fixtures.
- Coordinates with the Weld Technician to ensure employees are trained on job functions and operation of equipment and provides guidance on material preparation including the cutting and welding of raw materials; works with employees to develop welding skills to a higher level.
- Inspects work or confers with Weld Technician to maintain specified standards and quality.

**Administration**
- Responsible for employee re