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
Erik Butzen
Technical Recruiter
Erik Butzen is a skilled and compassionate Senior Recruiter passionate about empowering individuals to advance in their careers. With two years of dedicated service at Sterling, Erik has already significantly impacted the organization's talent acquisition efforts.
Having honed his expertise over five years in the field of recruiting, Erik possesses a deep understanding of the industry's intricacies. His journey began with the desire to assist individuals in finding opportunities that would propel their professional growth forward.
As a Senior Recruiter, Erik takes great pride in his ability to help people make meaningful advancements in their careers. Whether it's guiding a candidate through the interview process, providing valuable insights into the job market, or matching the right talent with the perfect role, Erik is committed to positively impacting the lives of those he interacts with.
One of Erik's most valuable pieces of advice to both hiring managers and fellow recruiters is to ask a lot of questions. Understanding the needs and expectations of both candidates and employers is essential to finding the best fit for both parties.