Production Manager in Villa Rica, Georgia at GMT International

OVERVIEW:

• Oversee and ensure efficient use of employees according to production planning
• First contact for production employees for any questions in production
• Guide, train, supervise and discipline employees in all production processes (including maintenance and warehouse)
• Promote open discussion and communication between employees
• Cordinate activities between press, metal prep, rubber, and warehouse departments
• Promote digitalization of production

PERFORMANCE METRICS:

1. Practice “management by walking around”
2. Be the example of “how to work”, and lead employees by your actions more than your words
3. Meet production schedule due dates
4. Ensure production completes all paperwork 100% (no exceptions)
5. Promote GMT Global Philosophy and Strategy through the plant

Major Responsibilities

• Manage and guide employees in production for both shifts, by working directly in 1st shift, and coordinating with 2nd shift lead.
• Keep machines running and employees working.
• Supervise employee attendance. Decide and approve applications for time off, being the first contact in case of unexpected leave/sick-time, etc.
• Supervise and guide production employee’s efficiency, maximize output while maintaining quality, and safe operation of all equipment and machinery.
• Supervise organization and cleanliness in all production areas by training and reminding employees.
• Ensure the production schedule is met by being in constant and close cooperation and communication with planning, maintenance, engineering, quality, and front office staff.
• Inform stakeholders ahead (or asap) in case changes in planning are required by any lack of resources (employee or machinery) or any other interruption on production process.
• Ensure production process and improvements are in close communication and coordination with Engineering and Quality Control.
• Support HR in making final decisions in hiring process (new positions, replacing employees, etc.) by evaluating skills and work experience of applicants.
• Evaluate, train, discipline production employees in accordance with QMS and company policies.
• Issue Work Tickets in ERP System for serial production.
• Issue all necessary production planning documents in a timely manner to ensure smooth operation and production.
• Discuss and solve all topics in production with support from Engineering and Quality Control.
• Attend regular meetings for forecast discussion and implement required action for production in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with General Manager and Accounting for investment requests to Upper Management (CEO or CFO)
• Support health & safety discipline in production areas
• Inform and consult with HR about issuing disciplinary measures for production employees in case of violations of policies, misconduct, attendance issues, etc.
• Authorized to issue immediate disciplinary action (suspension or termination) on the floor in severe misconduct (for example health & safety violations, threats towards supervisor or other employees, etc.)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Preferably a technical degree
• Minimum High school diploma

Experience

• Five (5) years experience in production supervision/management in a manufacturing company
• Preferred experience with hydraulic presses
• Preferred experience with ISO 9001

Skills

• Very strong people skills with the ability to quickly and professionally direct employees
• Strong people management skills
• Highly motivated and dedicated
• Strong computer skills and especially proficient at Microsoft 365 suite
• Ability to follow decision making processes and align with corporate strategic goals
• Deep knowledge of production processes
• Strong understanding of technical equipment and handling of production equipment
• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
• Excellent organizational & leadership skills
• High attention to detail