PDC Production Manager in West Jordan, Utah at Quality Electrical Systems

Position Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and managing all production activities within the PDC (Power Distribution Center) and E-House manufacturing department. This position ensures products are manufactured safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while driving continuous improvement throughout the operation.

The Production Manager provides leadership to supervisors, production teams, and support personnel to achieve company objectives related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and employee development.
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Essential Responsibilities
Lead daily manufacturing operations for PDC and E-House production.
Develop and execute production schedules to meet customer delivery commitments.
Ensure compliance with all safety policies, OSHA regulations, and company standards.
Promote a culture of zero incidents and continuous safety improvement.
Monitor production performance using key performance indicators (KPIs), including:
Safety
Quality
Schedule adherence
Productivity
Labor efficiency
On-time delivery
Coordinate labor resources across fabrication, mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, interconnect, testing, and shipping.
Work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure smooth project execution.
Identify production constraints and implement corrective actions to eliminate bottlenecks.
Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, visual management, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.
Ensure products meet customer specifications, UL requirements, NEC standards, and company quality expectations.
Review production metrics and implement action plans to improve operational performance.
Manage staffing requirements, overtime, and workforce planning.
Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, mentoring, and employee development.
Promote accountability, teamwork, and a culture of operational excellence.
Lead daily production meetings and communicate priorities across all departments.
Support new product introductions and process improvements.
Manage departmental budgets and control manufacturing costs without sacrificing quality or safety.
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Leadership Responsibilities
Directly supervise Production Supervisors and manufacturing personnel.
Establish clear performance expectations and accountability.
Foster employee engagement and professional growth.
Resolve employee concerns while maintaining a positive work environment.
Encourage collaboration across departments.
Champion company values and operational excellence.
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Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience.
Minimum 7 years of manufacturing experience.
Minimum 5 years in a production leadership role.
Experience managing multiple supervisors and production teams.
Strong understanding of electrical equipment manufacturing or industrial fabrication.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred
Experience manufacturing Power Distribution Centers (PDCs), E-Houses, switchgear, switchboards, MCCs, or industrial electrical equipment.
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
Project manufacturing or engineer-to-order (ETO) production experience.
Knowledge of UL, NEC, IEEE, and NEMA standards.
OSHA 30 certification.
PMP or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Production scheduling and capacity planning.
Root cause analysis and problem-solving.
Budget management and cost control.
Continuous improvement leadership.
Ability to manage multiple large projects simultaneously.
Conflict resolution and team development.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Recordable Incident Rate
On-Time Delivery
Schedule Attainment
Labor Productivity
Manufacturing Efficiency
First Pass Yield
Rework Rate
Customer Quality Performance
Inventory Accuracy
Employee Retention
Overtime Utilization
Continuous Improvement Savings
Working Conditions
Manufacturing plant environment.
Frequent walking throughout production areas.
Occasional lifting up to 40 pounds.
Exposure to noise, moving equipment, and electrical manufacturing processes.
Occasional travel to customer sites or supplier facilities as required.
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Success in This Role

A successful Production Manager consistently delivers projects safely, on schedule, and within budget while developing a high-performing team, improving manufacturing processes, and fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.