Production Engineering Manager
Job Description
- Lead and manage the daily operations of the production floor, ensuring alignment with company goals.
- Continuously analyze, control, and improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Organize and balance production workflows to meet production schedules and on-time delivery targets.
- Identify and resolve production bottlenecks to streamline operations and reduce downtime.
- Minimize work-in-process inventory and optimize lead times for cost and time efficiency.
- Motivate, train, and mentor production staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous development.
- Ensure the consistent production of high-quality components that meet industry standards and customer expectations.
- Collaborate with the engineering and quality teams to support product improvements and resolve technical challenges.
- Drive and implement continuous improvement initiatives to elevate performance across production processes.
- Prepare regular reports on production status, identifying issues and solutions for senior management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred) or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in production management within a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Proven ability to manage and lead a team of 60-70 employees effectively.
- Strong understanding of engineering concepts such as Bill of Materials (BOM), costing, product design, and CAD.
- Excellent problem-solving, project management, and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead by example, motivating teams to achieve production goals while fostering a positive, high-performance culture.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and senior management.
Meet Your Recruiter
Andy Borycki
Andy Borycki is a proficient Technical Recruiter with a focus on the Automation Division. With 2 years of invaluable experience in the recruitment field, Andy's passion lies in assisting candidates who are genuinely motivated to embark on new career journeys or redefine their existing roles.
In his role as a Technical Recruiter, Andy's expertise in the Automation Division allows him to expertly connect candidates with opportunities that align with their career aspirations. His commitment to understanding each candidate's unique experiences and goals positions him as a trusted partner in their professional endeavors.
What Andy enjoys most about his work is the opportunity to support candidates who have a genuine desire to find new opportunities or enhance their existing positions. He derives immense satisfaction from guiding individuals motivated to make a change and dedicated to advancing their careers.
Andy's advice to job seekers reflects his emphasis on long-term thinking. He has observed that many candidates focus on the short-term benefits of a job offer, but he encourages them to consider the bigger picture. He believes that thinking about how one can progress and grow within a company in the long run is crucial, as this perspective can lead to more fulfilling and sustainable career choices.