Senior Production Manager

As a production manager within the HarnessPro team you will have a unique opportunity to lead a cross-functional team of individuals that build heavy-duty automotive wire harnesses in a high-rate environment.
Ensuring production deadlines are met, this individual will maintain high quality and high productivity output by production personnel, introduce new/improved products, upgrade equipment and implement processes.
You will put your experience and knowledge to the test by collaborating with your team to drive step-change improvements in traditional heavy-duty automotive harness manufacturing methods and deliver high-quality hardware on time.
This is a dynamic position that requires the ability to monitor and create actions for key department metrics while managing production schedules, identifying risks and clearly communicating them to key stakeholders. As a sr. production manager, you will lead several complex, multi-disciplinary production teams and projects and will be required to dive into the unique engineering challenges we face daily.
We seek candidates who are flexible with change, positive in the face of challenge, able to think outside the box to solve problems, and who go the extra mile to ensure that internal and external customer needs are met. The ideal candidate will embrace the objectives and culture of the company and integrate them into daily decisions/actions consistently while motivating others to do the same. We value strong character, humility, ability to work with a wide range of people, and an innate desire to get things done.

*RESPONSIBILITIES:*

Responsible for leading and managing a staff of 50+ across varied disciplines
Responsible for managing the complete production process ensuring safety at all times
Lead the overall manufacturing development strategy for the areas under ownership for key metrics (quality, delivery, and cost) and actively measure team's performance against these metrics
Create, maintain, and communicate production schedules with sufficient detail to ensure that all assigned personnel are aware of their tasks and deadlines
Provide technical direction and mentorship for team members to ensure the quality of deliverables and capability of team members
Manage modification, repair, assembly, and integration of production assemblies to guarantee the achievement of on-time delivery and quality targets
Resolve reoccurring non-conformance issues
Review work instructions, and make change recommendations when needed
Meet tight production schedules to achieve high-rate production
Responsible for assessing, staffing, and vetting the appropriate skill sets needed
Monitor material costs and cost savings
Identify and set up training programs
Develop, initiate, coordinate, and enforce system policies, and procedures
Monitor labour hours and overtime, and implement improvement plans and time management with staff
Manage capacity planning of equipment and personnel
Coordinate with engineering and other departments to minimise production interruptions
Think creatively and question the status quo while following documentation and maintaining prescribed quality standards
Develop and ensure adequate machine maintenance schedules and backup spares availability
Drive innovation within your team to refine processes and strategise changes that increase manufacturing efficiency and capabilities
Identify automation opportunities and establish requirements as well as evaluate return on investment for each, working with in-house resources or vendors as necessary to develop these solutions and implement on production line
Develop and/or source new tools and capital equipment to drive harness manufacturing to new heights of performance
Drive design for manufacturing (DFM) best practices and design for test (DFT) with design engineers and test engineers
Identify internal and external resources required to support the HarnessPro production rate; work with Group management to ensure that these resources are assigned to the project
Apply order management concepts to optimise service, productivity and customer satisfaction levels
Analyse and adjust workload to the appropriate level in sync with production capabilities/business plans
Utilise continuous improvement methodology to analyse and propose solutions to planning process issues.
Use scheduling, materials, and order processing systems
Create and interpret value stream maps
Understands how to design line layout, workstations, and material presentation that minimise waste and balance work content and conducts takt/cycle time analysis
Other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission and vision

*BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:*

Bachelor's degree in an engineering field or at least 10+ years of experience in a production/military/automotive manufacturing environment
Preferred 6+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role* *

*PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:*

Understands the applications of the different material management systems (Kanbans, 5S, JIT, Lean)
Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production
Able to effectively communicate with engineering and production (verbal and written)
Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work- instructions, and test procedures.
Schematics: engineering drawings, circuit layouts, and parts list
Cable Harnesses: wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and parts list.
Mechanical Assemblies: mechanical drawings and parts lists
Strong leadership skill
Safety training and/or safety certifications
Experience monitoring, tracking and continually improving the total cost equation
Experience with applying lean manufacturing principles, efficiency methods
Approachable disposition, broad-minded, and open to rapidly changing requirements
Calming demeanour in high-pressure situations with tenacity to resolve conflict for permanent problem resolution
Ability to work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment
Computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
Assure continued training and skills development to attract, develop, and retain great people
Must be able to set a high hiring bar while evaluating and hiring top talent
Extremely customer-focused with strong verbal and written communication skills
A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of diverse skills
A continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always optimising
Exceptional organizational and analytical skills and a proven ability to drive complex projects with minimal oversight
Forecasting and budgeting equipment and consumables for responsible areas
Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for area safety and efficiency
Broad/deep scheduling and planning skill set
A working knowledge of safety standards and ISO systems.
Experience with large project controls. Proficiency with resource-loaded schedules using Primavera (P6), Open Plan, MS Project, or other software
Experience implementing automation into production processes
Creative problem solver who can assess risk and make decisions without all available data
Self-motivated with strong multi-tasking, organisational, communication and documentation skills
Experience with written and visual work instructions
Strong sense of accountability and integrity
Understand resource allocation requirements relative to customer demand
Exposure to mass production, knowledge of capacity planning, and awareness of critical processes
Problem-solving techniques (ed7 steps, PDCA, and Six Sigma)
Intense curiosity for understanding the details of our business and how to optimise it