Production Manager
Albuquerque, NM  / Los Lunas, NM  / Belen, NM 
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Posted 11 days ago
Job Description
Purpose:  The primary purpose of the Production Manager is to oversee all facets of internal production.  Includes supervision of all department leads, optimizing work center production and on time deliveries as they relate to internal processing, material yield and product quality.  Support the continued setting of world class safety standards and ensure implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Responsible for directing and coordinating the daily operations of the Foundry and Special Products employees. Direct operations to ensure customers’ expectations for quality and on-time delivery are met.

Essential Functions:  
 
  • Coordinate Production activities through working with other departmental managers to ensure manufacturing objectives are met in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Establish and monitor department performance for production and quality standards ensuring standard operating procedures are adhered to and sustained.
  • Control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight and repair expenses.
  • Provides direction, development and leadership to production leads. 
  • Communicate the company’s strategy and mission and implement appropriate coaching/corrective practices to align personnel with company goals.
  • Provide leadership and training to ensure a robust retention plan is in place for all key positions and systematic process is in place for upgrading employee skills and engaging employees to reach their potential.
  • Develop and implement improved operating methods and procedures to increase department productivity.
  • Assist with problems as necessary to meet planned production schedules and to ensure product quality standards are maintained.
  • Must be able to proactively work with maintenance and plant personnel to plan the maintenance needs of the plant to ensure continued operations and that downtime is minimized.
  • Promote the use of Lean Manufacturing and assure that production costs are managed.
  • Combine experience of Quality, Lean, OEE, and 6S tools to analyze a wide range of problems and formulate solutions to meet departmental objectives.
  • Recommend and establish department organization and responsibilities to meet planned objectives.
  • Evaluate and recommend equipment purchases to improve product operations.

Non-essential Functions
 
  • Completes other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Minimum of 5 yrs. experience of manufacturing manager experience (Foundry preferred)
  • Demonstrated strong leadership, team building and advanced coaching skills.
  • Previous experience / best practices implementing and using continuous improvement tools such as Lean, 6S, Six Sigma, etc.
  • Must have experience with an ERP/MRP system in a production environment, high level of Microsoft Office programs, and critical thinking skills.
  • Must be able to interact with all levels and departments within company; work under minimal supervision; and have an ability to rely on experience and sound judgement to accomplish goals.

Education:
 
  • Bachelors Degree – preferably in Engineering or Metallurgy.
  • Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning.

Working Hours and Conditions, including Travel Required:

Salaried Exempt, limited travel, loud noise, exposure to environmental heat, some exposure to outdoor environment/elements.
 
Wall Colmonoy is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We extend employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other protected characteristic.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
4/22/2024
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
40-50
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
1st Shift
Salary and Benefits
DOE
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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