Production Manager

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PRODUCTION MANAGER

LEAR DUNCAN, SC

As a member of the Operations team, the Production Manager will be responsible for the management of the production department to include all processes, procedures, and outputs. While leading the team in delivering a quality product, the manager is responsible for coaching team members through operational roadblocks, developing the capabilities of direct reports, and identifying future talent within the team. The Production Manager will be challenged to manage production schedules for all shifts, maintain the department budget, prepare / facilitate customer visits, and effectively communicate KPI results with action plans to plant senior leadership.

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Assure proper supervisor staffing is in place to efficiently manage the production department.

• Approve of all standard work jobs elements so that proper product quality, operator build ability, and productivity are achieved.

• Analyze customer schedules (contracts) to assure they can be achieved, and that the customer can be adequately supplied.

• Properly maintain employee records and manage employee time off coverage.

• Plan and supervise the development of direct reports in a manner that strengthens the organization.

• Develop implementation plans for the product changes and new products assuring that plant operations can support customer schedules (contracts).

• Other duties as assigned.

• Supervision over the production teams and processes across all shifts.

Advantages of working at Lear in the Production group:

• Develop professional skills and expertise through innovation through inspiration. Lear's leading role as a global automotive technology company encompasses more than products and processes as we know that people drive our success and have proven to be our most important asset at every Lear location.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's (4-year) degree; or equivalent related experience.

• Excellent written / verbal communication skills.

• Great understanding of statistics, problem solving, manufacturing processes, and computer experience.

• It is the responsibility of the Production Manager to take appropriate action and to effectively communicate where necessary and observations which may impact Lear's ability to manufacture a quality product and to achieve an on-time delivery.

• Strong computer skills- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Bonus If You Have:

• The ability to manage, coach and develop plant production supervisor personnel.

• Sufficient at implementing methods to inspect, test and evaluate manufacturing processes, products, and production equipment.

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.