Bilingual Production Manager

Our prestigious client is seeking a Production Manager is to manage day-to-day production activities in order to meet company targets for customer satisfaction, profitability, and growth.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage and develop direct reporting staff, including hiring, training, and discipline Balance direct labor between work centers based on production work loading in order to achieve the highest labor utilization Apply Lean Manufacturing concepts to improve manufacturing processes and to achieve the highest efficiency contributing to company profitability Work closely with QA to maintain and improve product quality Manage effectively communication throughout the organization Support product development activities by contributing knowledge, provide direct labor and participate to related group discussions and meetings Understand the ERP system for day-to-day production management and generating reports Enforce company policy throughout the workforce in the factory Ensure employees follow safety rules Attend training and to develop relevant knowledge, techniques and manufacturing skills, as provides by the company or elsewhere subject to company approval Experience in furniture manufacturing preferred ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES Labor efficiency On time completion of production Product quality Safety environment Eliminate waste of material Shop floor organization ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT Reports to the VP Manufacturing/Operations Direct interacting with LA manufacturing team Indirect interacting with SF team QUALIFICATIONS Lean Manufacturing principles Experienced in Wood, Metal, and Upholstery furniture industry 10 plus years of experience in a high production environment, with 5 years of managerial experience Basic computer skill – Microsoft Word and Excel Management skill on managing and working with factory employees High energy level and willing to work long hours Bilingual – speak English and Spanish a MUST MUST be able to manage a union a shop