Production Manager

at PSG in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Job Description

PSG is the global pump, metering and dispensing-solution expert, enabling the safe and efficient transfer of critical and valuable fluids that require optimal performance and reliability in applications where it matters most. Additionally, PSG is a leading provider of flow meters designed to reduce waste and downtime while accurately measuring, monitoring and controlling the distribution of fluids. Headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, USA, PSG is comprised of several world-class brands, including Abaque, All-Flo, Almatec, Blackmer, Ebsray, em-tec, Griswold, Hydro, Malema, Mouvex, Neptune, PSG Biotech, Quantex, Quattroflow, and Wilden. PSG products are manufactured on three continents - North America, Europe, and Asia - in state-of-the-art facilities that practice lean manufacturing and are ISO-certified. PSG is part of the Pumps & Process Solutions segment of Dover Corporation. For additional information on PSG, please visitpsgdover.com.
We thrive on winning and being number one; and are always looking to add the best and brightest to our talented team of professionals. PSG offers aunique combinationof the both small company atmosphere: with anownership mindset that allows you to make close-to-the-customer decisions; an innovative approach in seeing beyond what is possible today andentrepreneurial spirit in thepursuit of new opportunities; combined with benefits of a large company's scale, tools, expertise, and financial strength with Dover. Join PSG, a growing global company where your curiosity, hard work and ambition is rewarded with exceptional career opportunities in a friendly & fast paced environment.
PSG is part of the Pumps and Process Solutions segment of the Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 25,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible.
Position Summary:
The role of the Production Manager will be to ensure the cost-effective performance of people and capital resources required to operate a group of manufacturing departments. This individual will manage the Company's spare parts, service and repairs and warranty support through supervision, training, budget, planning, improved customer satisfaction and overall achievement of strategic goals and growth plans. This position is located onsite in Grand Rapids, Michigan and has Supervisory duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervise the machining production activity within the assigned manufacturing departments to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Productivity objectives on a day to day basis.
Manages all safety concerns; ensure employees use prescribed safe work methods and utilise proper safety equipment
Manages activities related to machining manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, documentation control and support Work, Health and Safety for production operations
Accomplish objectives by communicating job expectations to machining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; Hold direct reports accountable for their performance; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
Coordinates machining manufacturing activities with all other Functional Departments of the organization.
Participate in the development and implementation of cost reduction and productivity improvement initiatives.
Leads the implementation of cost reduction and productivity improvement initiatives and promotes a collaborative work environment
Facilitate continuous improvement and 5S activities for assigned manufacturing departments.
Prepare reports and be prepared to discuss with management the status of departmental and/ or individual metrics, workload and current projects.
Work in close coordination with Supply Chain and Purchasing to ensure smooth inventory management and adherence to working capital related KPI's
Prepare detailed work instructions per ISO standards.
Qualifications / Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required with 5+ years of direct Supervisory experience.
Strong machining background and machining work experience in LEAN Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.
Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications and... For full info follow application link.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.