Job Description

Applicants MUST have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Production Manager at a Class B Van or RV Manufacturer.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship; additionally, as we are looking for qualified applicants who want to stay on long-term and grow with the company, we are also unable to hire students or recent graduates on CPT or OPT.

Role Overview: 

As the Production Manager, you will ensure our van assembly line operates at peak efficiency by leading the production team and coordinating all equipment, tools and materials.

Your duties include building and achieving production schedules, managing the production team taskings and making sure production meets delivery deadlines.

The Production Manager will work closely with Chief Operating Officer (COO), Inventory Manager, Production, and Design & Engineering teams to ensure efficient production and vans are produced 100% on-time.

General Responsibilities: 

• Contribute to the overall success of the Design, Production and Assembly teams by motivating all team members through collaboration, cooperation, and camaraderie.
• Quarterly reporting on assembly team performance, production schedules and equipment efficiencies. 

Team Management

• Managing and leading the production team, working closely alongside the COO.
• Responsible for maintenance of a well-trained, motivated, disciplined workforce including job assignments, final approval of hires, recommending individuals for promotion, and overall maximum utilization of personnel.
• Ensuring adequate scheduling of staff. 
• Assisting with performance reviews for the assembly team.

Production

• Refine the floorplan for maximum efficiency.
• Develop and implement production processes as required.
• Create production timelines to meet company goals.
• Ensure that quality control is strictly adhered to throughout the build process.
• Coordinate with key team members: Operation & Finance Manager, Inventory Manager, Quality Control Manager, Division Leads, COO, and CEO.
• Evaluate tooling resources to ensure continued production and minimal downtime.
• Work with Management Team to ensure balance between increased productivity and reduced costs of manufacturing operations.

Safety  

• Ensure all safety and health standards are met to keep the factory accident-free.
• Perform periodic safety inspections.

Shop Management & Efficiencies

• Developing workflow policies and procedures that improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality.
• Responsible for overseeing all equipment maintenance. 
• Responsible for maintenance of records and reports.

Hiring & Training:

• Assisting with interviews for the assembly and production teams. 
• Training, guidance, and onboarding of new employees on the assembly and production teams. 
• Providing periodic training for employees in tool and machine use.
• Ensuring availability of resources necessary for all production associates to perform the job, meaning:
• Adequate and sufficiently trained people
• Adequate and sufficient raw materials and supplies

Qualifications/Skills:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience as Manufacturing Production Manager at a Class B Van or RV Manufacturer.
• Proven experience in managing a cross-functional team of at least 10-15 people
• Proven experience in operational team leadership
• Proven experience managing a team to meet deadlines
• Recent experience with forecasting and production planning systems
• Recent experience working with contract manufacturers
• Knowledgeable with respect to quality standards, specifications, and safety standards for manufactured goods
• Prior experience working in or around manufacturing with a high level understanding of common manufacturing methods
• Ability to work independently

Preferred Education and Experience: 

• Automotive industry: 2 years
• NetSuite: +3 years
• Production Planning: 3 years
• People Management: 2 years

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