The Production Manager is the leader for manufacturing plant functions for a defined area of the overall manufacturing plant. Works in conjunction with, or has direct responsibility for diverse areas as Operations, Production Control, Human Resources, Maintenance, Shipping, and Receiving. As a key member of the plant leadership team, the Production Manager will be expected to implement a zero waste manufacturing culture focused on continuous improvement and delivering sustainable performance for KPIs-SQDC. Primary Duties: * Directly responsible for leading the assembly and manufacturing function of a high volume, complex production facility with direct and indirect managerial responsibility for approximately 9 direct reports and 200 hourly associates. * Drive Lean transformation of assigned manufacturing operations providing direct guidance and leadership to the supervisory and individual teams * Standardize all windows assembly processes to meet or exceed quality expectations * Optimize talent, processes and equipment for cost savings and performance * Accountable for conception, initiation and follow through for all assembly problem solving efforts including root cause countermeasures * Evaluate, select, retain and develop top available talent, building a succession plan for this critical team and facility Qualifications: Experience and Education * Required a bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline. * Minimum of 7 years in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated career advancement and clear capability to successfully assume additional responsibilities. In addition, 3 years of direct supervision responsibility for multi-shift hourly and shift supervisors in a manufacturing environment. * Clearly exhibits strong leadership experience through mature hiring practices, performance management and leadership development * Successful professional record of working effectively with technical, management and hourly manufacturing employees * Have experience with TPS Lean systems, Kaizen problem solving methodology and a professional commitment to operational excellence All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Recruiters: Please note that Associated Materials, Alside and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers of recruiting service associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to AMI or any of its employees will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have authority to engage or authorize recruiting services. Any questions regarding recruiting services of any kind must be sent to jobs at associatedmaterials dot com
