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Summary
Overall Position Objective
Plan, coordinate, direct, and control production operations, ensuring compliance with manufacturing schedules, quality standards, productivity, safety, and cost objectives established by the organization. This includes the efficient management of human, material, and technological resources to ensure operational continuity and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Production Management
Ensure compliance with daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
Coordinate operations across different manufacturing areas and production lines.
Ensure the efficient utilization of machinery, equipment, materials, and labor.
Monitor production performance indicators and implement corrective actions.
Ensure achievement of efficiency and productivity targets.
Personnel Management
Lead and develop the team of production supervisors and team leaders.
Ensure proper workforce allocation based on operational requirements.
Evaluate employee performance and establish development plans.
Promote a positive work environment, operational discipline, and teamwork.
Participate in talent identification and succession planning.
Quality and Continuous Improvement
Ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures.
Work closely with the Quality Department to reduce defects and waste.
Promote continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and 5S.
Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities.
Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements.
Safety and Environmental Management
Ensure compliance with industrial safety policies.
Promote an accident prevention culture.
Ensure compliance with applicable environmental procedures.
Participate in incident investigations and follow up on corrective actions.
Operational Control and Monitoring
Analyze key performance indicator (KPI) results.
Coordinate with Maintenance to ensure equipment availability.
Work closely with Materials and Planning to prevent production disruptions.
Present operational performance results to Production Management.
Identify operational risks and develop contingency plans.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
IndicatorObjectiveProduction Plan AttainmentMeet established production schedules.Production EfficiencyOptimize production line performance.ProductivityMaximize units produced per hour.Scrap / WasteReduce material losses.Quality (PPM / Defects)Reduce manufacturing defects.AbsenteeismMaintain controlled absenteeism levels.Employee TurnoverReduce operational workforce turnover.Accident RateMaintain safe operations.Overtime HoursOptimize the use of overtime.
Education and Experience
Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: 5 to 7 years of experience in the manufacturing industry.
Leadership Experience: At least 3 years of experience managing supervisory teams and production personnel.
Preferred Industry Experience: Automotive industry, wire harness manufacturing, or assembly processes.
Language: Intermediate English preferred.
Systems: Proficiency in ERP systems, Excel, and production analysis tools.
Technical Knowledge
Lean Manufacturing.
Production line balancing.
Time and motion studies.
Capacity studies and workload analysis.
Work-in-Process (WIP) inventory control.
Automotive quality management systems (IATF 16949).
Core Tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA.
Problem-solving methodologies: 8D, 5 Whys, and Ishikawa.
Performance indicators: OEE, efficiency, and productivity.
Management of unionized and non-unionized employees, as applicable.
CVG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual…