Job description
The Production Manager drives the metrics of safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, total associate engagement, and 5S for Manufacturing. The Production Manager is responsible to plan and execute schedules to support customer requirements, lead the implementation and execution of lean work cells to ensure a safe work environment, maximize profitable growth, drive quality improvements, provide premier customer service, develop a technically qualified work force, and reduce operating costs, inventories and lead times through continuous improvements. The Production Manager will oversee day-to-day activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly expectations. The Production Manager will manage production in a LEAN manufacturing operation, will have direct management of production floor employees, will be called upon to make sure that the team has the resources, systems, product expertise and processes in place to provide a world class customer experience – and also have the initiative & foresight to drive higher level, long-term improvements toward complete customer loyalty. This position is located in Simi Valley, CA.
Key Accountabilities
- Coordinate and supervise manufacturing activities
- Apply lean tools and methods within a Value Stream environment to reduce process variation, create standardization, improve quality, and eliminate waste
- Directly manage a team of CNC machinists
- Use internal and external VOC to analyze/improve processes and apply root cause problem solving methods to all functions.
- Ensure proper product delivery including escalation and resolution of high exposure items
- Ensure proper scheduling of resources based on capacity demands
- Train and develop personnel in skills, process and procedures required to effectively perform job
- Develop and deploy key performance objectives to employees via Performance Ownership process and Daily Management
- Apply Standard Work and create SOP ’ s for Operations related processes.
- Improve and Maintain SQDC objectives with focus on Customer Satisfaction
- Seek out improvement opportunities and work to achieve results and process improvements
- Drive lean (RBS) initiatives throughout the process
- Lead the implementation and execution of lean work cells
- Review methods and tooling for precision machined parts and recommend improvements, implementing improvements with the assistance of the Manufacturing Engineering team
- Manage e-time schedules and approvals for Manufacturing associates
- Create a climate where employees are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives
- Establish clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results.
- Drive safety awareness and improvements
Experience, Capabilities and Success Factors
- Bachelors’ Degree required, preferably in Business Management, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or related
- Minimum of 5 years Lead and/or Supervisor experience including work direction and performance management
- Ability to prioritize, organize, problem solve, and meet deadlines and goals
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools and knowledge of MRP systems a plus
- Experience participating in/leading Kaizen Events focused on process improvements using lean manufacturing techniques
- Ability to work well under pressure, and handle a variety of task simultaneously.
- Effective communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong leadership style and ability to effectively escalate production and personnel issues to get them resolved in a timely fashion
- Ability to promote and foster a Continuous Improvement culture across a large associate team
- Working knowledge of 5S and Lean Manufacturing Concepts
- Working knowledge of OSHA Safety Regulations
- Familiarity with lathes and milling operations a plus
Expected Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 a year
Several factors are considered when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role responsibilities, candidate’s work experience, skills and education.
Several factors are considered when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role responsibilities, candidate’s work experience, skills and education.
Regal Rexnord Corporation (“Regal Rexnord”) is a leading manufacturer of electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation and mechanical power transmission products and sub-systems, serving customers around the world in the general industrial, consumer, commercial construction, food & beverage, and alternative energy end markets, among others. Regal Rexnord sells its products and solutions to OEMs, through distributors, and directly to end-users. With the announcement of the acquisition of Altra Industrial Motion, a ~$2B global business with 9,000 associates, focused on Power Transmission and Factory Automation products, Regal Rexnord will become a $7.3B company with 36,000 associates globally.
You may not know it, but Regal Rexnord impacts your life every day. The company’s products enable the fans in HVAC systems that keep us comfortable; the power source that keeps smart buildings running; the agricultural and food service equipment that keeps us fed; and the conveyer systems that keep e-commerce flowing, to name a few of the applications where our products are used.
Regal Rexnord’s business purpose is to create a better tomorrow by energy-efficiently converting power into motion. This means creating innovative solutions while focusing on both customer needs and the company’s commitment to sustainability. The company’s industrial powertrain and automation solutions offerings are an important part of the company's growth strategy. The company’s strategy includes leveraging 80/20 to prioritize all activities, including product excellence, operational excellence and commercial excellence (i) driving organic sales growth through the introduction of innovative new products, with a particular focus on improving energy efficiency, (ii) establishing and maintaining new customers, as well as developing new opportunities with existing customers, (iii) participating in higher growth end markets and geographies, and (iv) identifying and consummating strategic, value creating acquisitions.
Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.
Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.
Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
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