
Production Manager - Machine Shop
Amphenol Borisch Technologies, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
The Production Manager provides leadership for the successful operation of the Machine Shop. The Production Manager is focused on meeting revenue and cost targets that support ABT’s goals and objectives. The Production Manager reports to the Director of Operations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Helps drive production team to meet or exceed Company established monthly, quarterly and yearly revenue goals. Ensures daily execution is aligned with production plans, capacity constraints, and long-term business objectives. Develops labor strategy and workforce optimization, ensuring appropriate staffing levels, skill coverage, and cross-training necessary to maximize team flexibility, utilization, and throughput. Accountable for performance across KPIs, including but not limited to earned hours performance, revenue and stocking attainment, cost per earned hour, and quality metrics (DPPM, COPQ, CMM and Source Yield). Develops strong relationships to work effectively with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Programs, Scheduling and Materials); support communication, prioritization, and responsiveness to internal and external requests. Participates in production and capacity planning meetings, recommending required resources to ensure production success: equipment, team members, material, facilities and infrastructure. Creates a culture that adheres to policies, procedures and controls necessary for effective production. Champions a culture of safety. Supports environmental, health and safety philosophies and processes that reduce workplace injuries and environmental impact. Ensures production team members comply with company, government, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations. Establishes goals and productivity targets for team members and departments that support ABT’s goals. Ensures customers’ requirements are met for cost, quality and delivery. Acts as a catalyst for continuous improvements that improve quality, productivity, delivery and profitability. Implements Lean Manufacturing Methods, including Visual Management and 5S. Implements measures that reduce/eliminate manufacturing variance. Ensures systems and processes are compliant with applicable Quality standards. Holds the team accountable to tasks, goals, and breaking through roadblocks. Facilitates daily meetings as required. Job Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing or minimum 5 years Supervisory or Management experience in a manufacturing environment. 5 years successful experience in Leadership role Understanding of production planning and materials management Understanding of Standard Cost Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems (FilePro a plus) 3 years Lean manufacturing experience. Experience with Quality standards. Able and willing to travel occasionally to visit customers About our Company Amphenol Borisch Technologies (ABT), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is an industry leader in providing high-reliability electronic systems for Aerospace and Defense companies across the globe. ABT is focused on expanding the company’s industry presence by providing customers with superior quality and service combined with advanced manufacturing capabilities. ABT is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI and has locations in Nogales, Mexico, Mesa, AZ and London, Ontario. Benefits We Offer: At Amphenol Borisch Technologies, we provide a wide range of benefits for our permanent full-time employees. Highlights include: UNITED STATES Unique full-time work schedule that includes every other Friday off Full Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Generous 401(k) match Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance plans Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Days Reimbursement Programs (Gym, Tuition, etc.) Paid time off to volunteer Company-Paid Short Term Disability CANADA Full benefits package Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance plans Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Days Reimbursement Programs (Gym, Tuition, etc.) Pension plan Paid parental leave Amphenol Borisch Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.