Job Purpose: Has overall responsibility for the day to day production activities incorporating the Planning, Logistics, Inventory, Manufacturing, Quality and Engineering and its staff. Has responsibility for ensuring all relative performance objectives in relation to quality, cost and delivery are met.
Reporting to the US Operations Manager and working with the management team, the position also contributes to the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies and practices.
This position is based in our Austin Texas Facility.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties include but not limited to the following:
- Provide leadership & supervision of all production related activities
- Lead and support Environment, Health and Safety policy
- Ensure customer expectations on quality and delivery are met and exceeded
- Initiate and drive production and quality improvement projects in line with the principles of Lean Manufacturing
- Maintain excellent inventory control, in a complex environment
- Lead and support Management systems within ISO standards, including all procedures and records that may be required.
- Support excellent customer relations, with direct involvement
- Implement and manage production through KPIs
- Maximizing the efficiency of production lines and ensuring the effective employment utilization
- Ensure site operates to excellence in Environmental and Quality objectives and systems
- Support Operational Excellence Programs â Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S etc.
- Liaise and work closely with the management team across all departments and across Head Office in Ireland.
- Lead and support employee selection process
- Achieve excellence in employee relations, fostering a team environment
- Accountable for the training, development and performance management of team members in the Manufacturing Team
- Support company budgeting and drive cost improvement initiatives
- Maintain a safe and showcase workplace at all times
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience in a similar or related role. Any electronics/I.T. industry experience and knowledge are a distinct advantage
- Third level qualification in related field an advantage
- Proven ability and track record to motivate, influence and train people
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Ability to work to agreed deadlines
- Good computer skills with high level of competency in Microsoft Office suite
- Some limited travel may be required with this role
Would expect the person to have 8-10 in this industry, with upwards of 5 yrs. at management level.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Production Management: 5 years (Required)
Pay Frequency:
- Bi weekly or Twice monthly
Find one job in US 