Production Manager
Overview ...:
The Assembly Manager is responsible for AGV assembly operations at the Chalfont, PA site encompassing one JBT facility with a team of approximately 25 direct and indirect associates; and growing; that deliver AGV’s to a variety of industries.
The Assembly Manager drives performance through the development of short and long-term operating goals and standards for safety, continuous improvement, quality, cost reduction, and production efficiency. They are also responsible for financial performance of the department and providing feedback to management on profitability.
The Opportunity ...:
- Daily management of throughput, progress, issues and resolutions while also focusing on mid/long term strategic initiatives
- Create a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement at AGV Chalfont
- Identify and implement process improvements in safety, 5S, lean manufacturing, quality, planning and achieve key performance measurements related to personnel safety, quality, service, and cost.
- Implement/Improve daily management for AGV output and quality, as well as planning.
- Track KPI’s to achieves performance standards in all operational and related metrics. Responsible for cost reduction and performance improvement
- Collaborate with leadership to develop and achieve company goals while supplying expertise and guidance on effective and efficient improvements in assembly and manufacturing processes
- Drive the development of AGV Assembly and supporting processes, and establishment and achievement of cost, quality, and delivery targets
- Oversee preparation of schedules and planning, coordinate AGV Assembly and supporting activities to ensure on time delivery
- Develop and motivate a highly skilled team. Drive performance management and talent development. Build strong employee relations with open communication, respect, consistent application of policies, continuous improvement, and empowerment of team members. Develop and support responsible for all aspects of production, assembly, inventory management, shipping, and receiving
- Model and inspire others to live ONE JBT leadership values of Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Relentless Continuous Improvement, and Teamwork
- Develop specific short-term and long-term plans and investments to improve productivity and capacity, prepare funding requests with budgets and justifications as needed
- Build relationships and partner with AGV teams across the business, including Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Sales and other customer-facing teams to understand customer feedback and drive improvement in delivery time, quality, cost, service, and responsiveness
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and policies
- Revises and updates resource and production schedules to meet business needs.
- Collaborate with engineering to establish estimates for assembly hours for all projects and manage via weekly variance report and meeting(s).
- Responsible for minimizing and reducing Vehicle Quality Defects per Vehicle.
- Lead Root Cause analysis on production related items via A3 process and develop corrective actions.
- Analyze production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and operation or production problems.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management or similar preferred.
- Daily and visual management experience (white boards, pacing boards, SQDC, …) required
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a custom-engineered systems or prototyping environment of which 5 years is managing exempt and non-exempt staff.
- Experience developing and implementing Lean practices and KPI actions plans for operational improvement priorities preferred.
- Experience leading planning management preferred.
- Experience in developing and implementing KPI actions plans for operational improvement priorities preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application history of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement preferred.
- Collaborative management style which builds strong teamwork culture.
- Clear understanding of financial principles for operations, including firm understanding of cost, inventory, and P&L preferred.
- Strong background in industry standard safety processes
- Demonstrated ability to lead change and gain followership
- Ability to communicate verbally and in written form effectively with a diverse team
- ERP system experience required, Syteline 9 highly desirable
- Experience with Electro-Mechanical Machinery, including hydraulics, motors, and DC circuits preferred
Supervisory Responsibility:
Directly supervise approximately 25 assembly technicians. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing concerns and resolving issues.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Work Environment:
Spends majority of time in a manufacturing environment which is not temperature controlled.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the following is required. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Why work at JBT ...:
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
John Bean Technologies Corporation (“JBT”) provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.At JBT, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time.
JBT will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact AGV at amir.whittington@jbtc.com.