Job Opportunities API

Description Key Responsibilities • Lead, oversee, and manage departmental projects, team leaders, and production staff • Identify and resolve production flow issues; follow up on recuts, andons, missing parts, and other expediting needs • Lead the Daily Management Board; track issues, drive corrective actions, and ensure root cause resolution • Ensure daily labor balancing; minimize indirect labor and inefficiencies • Plan and schedule departmental production to meet or exceed company takt times • Ensure parts, tools, and materials are available and delivered on time to assigned work cells • Identify and request tools and shop supplies; submit requests to the Production Manager for approval • Manage hiring, discipline, performance recognition, and termination of production employees in accordance with company policy • Maintain a safe, organized work environment; enforce safety standards and 5S practices • Manage overtime, labor costs, and scrap reduction initiatives • Ensure product quality; collaborate with the Quality department on check sheets, corrective actions, and root cause analysis • Coordinate production activities with other shifts to ensure continuity and efficiency • Maintain accountability for continuous training and development of staff; establish training goals and ensure completion Requirements Requirements • MUST HAVE WELDING EXPIERENCE • High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field preferred • Minimum of 3–5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment • Demonstrated experience managing production flow, labor balancing, and takt time performance • Strong working knowledge of production planning and scheduling • Experience leading Daily Management boards and driving root cause analysis and corrective actions • Proven ability to manage hiring, discipline, performance management, and employee development • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S, waste reduction, and continuous improvement • Strong understanding of quality systems and collaboration with Quality teams on corrective actions • Experience managing labor costs, overtime, and scrap reduction initiatives • Ability to coordinate operations across multiple shifts • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills • Proficient in basic computer applications (ERP systems, spreadsheets, production tracking tools) • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and adapt to changing priorities • Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement