Production Manager
- Denver, CO
- $107,100-160,700 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Drive assigned production line(s) performance through IDEX Operating Model e.g. Daily Management System (DMS), Monthly Business Review (MBR), and 80/20.
- Manage key production metrics including safety, quality, productivity, and production employee engagement. Performance metrics may include but not limited to:
- On-time delivery
- Cost reductions
- Inventory accuracy
- Machine efficiencies (i.e., OEE)
- Participate, support, and drive implementation of overall continuous improvement (CI) strategy and actions for assigned production lines.
- Participates and drives Kaizen mindset in assigned area.
- Optimize production processes in partnership with other stakeholders e.g. Manufacturing Engineering to maximize productivity while rightsizing inventory level to meet fluctuating customer demands.
- Drive effective root cause countermeasures for top Pareto hitters.
- Team Leadership and Management
- Lead and manage assigned production line(s) employee performance, development, and accountability.
- Engage is daily management and address escalated gaps appropriately.
- Review production plan for gaps and risks and develop plan(s) for solutions.
- Drive employee and team engagement.
- Support Senior Production Manager in developing operational excellence vision and mid-term transformation plan to support Strategic Planning (STRAT) objectives.
- Serve as cross functional representative for ECR (Engineering Change Notifications), MRB (Material Review Board), Customer Care meetings.
- Collaborate with Quality to address and satisfy RCCM both internal and external CARs (Corrective Action Requests).
- Manage documentation of production processes e.g. Standard Work/Work Instructions and recurring production reports.
- Actively model IDEX values: Team, Trust, and Excellence.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Strong leadership and personnel management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively organize several distinct functions, establish levels of responsibility, delegate appropriate authority, and review the work and performance of team members in a manner conducive to efficient performance and high morale.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of continuous improvement principles; lean concepts/tools to include but not limited to Kanban, Single Piece Flow, 5S, Standard Work, Operator Balance Charts, Kaizen, Visual Management Techniques, SMED, TPM.
- Proven ability to analyze and interpret data accurately.
- Experience in creating and managing production plans.
- Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees, across all functions of the organization including customers and suppliers.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
- Knowledge of ISO and/or other Quality Management Systems is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field, required.
- 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably stamping/assembly operations.
- 5+ years of experience in personnel management.
- Safety and Security: The individual actively promotes and personally observes all safety procedures. The individual complies with Environmental, Safety, and Hazardous Communications requirements.
- Operational Excellence: The individual is dedicated to providing organizational systems for measuring work. The individual seeks to reduce variances in organizational processes.
- Interpersonal Skills: The individual remains open to other ideas and exhibits a willingness to try new things.
- Relationships with Others: The individual works effectively with others, including superiors and colleagues. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.
- Problem Solving: The individual participates in the continuous improvement process by attending meetings and presenting problems and possible solutions to the appropriate personnel.
- Communication and Contact: The individual communicates effectively both verbally and written with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company.
- Planning/Organizing: The individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.
- Quality Control: The individual demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and monitors their own work to ensure quality. The individual delivers the highest quality products that meet the requirements of internal and external customers.
- Adaptability: The individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Dependability: The individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance. The individual completes all duties as assigned, trains as required, and rotates into other departments as required.