Production Manager

2 weeks ago

Downers Grove, United States Trossen Robotics Full time

Date: 4/1/24

Production Manager

www.trossenrobotics.com

Position: Production Manager

Employment Type: Full-time, On-Site

Benefits: Full health, dental, vision

Location: Downers Grove, IL

Pay: Salary TBD - Commensurate with experience

When a company engineers an awesome new product that is designed to perfection only half the job is done. Now the company must figure out HOW to manufacture that product and that can be just as much of a challenge as designing the product in the first place.

We are a rapidly growing robotics company with too many sales to handle at the moment. Our production department is bursting at the seams and we are looking for a person who loves to make order from chaos. Someone who enjoys creating streamlined processes and designing production lines and workstations and building a team that cranks out quality products with efficiency.

This is an exciting opportunity. You wont be just coming in to take over a production facility making boring products with a glum warehouse of uninspired workers. We are a buzz of excited activity making robots in partnership with the top labs in the world working on cutting edge machine learning and AI research. The demand for our products is overwhelming and we need a brilliant production and operations mind to come in and get to build up our production department from the ground up.

We are hoping to find someone who has already had experience building up departments and can show us how it is done. Bring in the knowledge and expertise to put in place the systems, processes, and methodology necessary to go from 3M a year to 50M. We are on a hockey stick growth trajectory and could use your help.

We offer very competitive pay and an incredible working environment with a great culture of A players and positive excited attitudes. If that is your speed then please apply, we would love to meet you.

General Overview of Production Responsibilities

  • Oversee production operations, including production scheduling, inventory control, safety, staffing, reporting, procedure adherence, consistency, and quality.
  • Provide positive leadership/direction/support/coaching to the Production personnel to achieve safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
  • Report daily, weekly, monthly status of operations to upper management.
  • Design, develop and implement programs and procedures to optimize production and continually improve manufacturing processes.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive operational plans, strategies, and goals to optimize production processes and achieve targets.
  • Analyze production capacity, resources, and demand to ensure optimal utilization and efficient workflow.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction while maintaining quality standards.
  • Maintain a strong presence on the production floor to ensure a consistent flow of production.
  • Develop and implement methods to improve productivity.
  • Monitor and evaluate production metrics, including output, cycle time, scrap rates, and downtime, implementing measures to improve productivity and efficiency.
  • Oversee procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and equipment necessary for production.
  • Optimize inventory levels, minimize stock outs, and manage inventory accuracy through efficient tracking systems and regular audits.
  • Implement strategies to streamline supply chain processes and reduce lead times.
  • Monitor and evaluate production metrics, including output, cycle time, and downtime, implementing measures to improve productivity and efficiency.
  • Ensure implementation and administration of all policies and procedures designed for the Production Department.
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards and implement quality control processes to minimize defects and maximize customer satisfaction.

Build Up the Production Department & Warehouse

  • Design production lines including work stations, shelving, storage, production flow, building layout, shipping, receiving, equipment and furniture purchasing.
  • Hire and promote key personnel into positions as the team grows and needs change.
  • Help scout new buildings and create new building layouts as the company expands.
  • Create new processes as needed while production expands.

Team Building & Leadership

  • Lead in hiring efforts for the Production team. Manage job postings, review resumes, conduct interviews, oversee new hire training and orientation .
  • Maintain a motivated, team-oriented production staff. Conduct regular reviews, respond to personnel issues as they arise, approve daily/weekly time sheets, mentor and promote team members.
  • Recognize the successful efforts of employees to increase productivity, reduce costs and improve work processes.
  • Lead, motivate, and supervise employees, ensuring they are properly trained, engaged, and aligned with company objectives.
  • Establish clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback, coaching, and support to enhance productivity and efficiency.
  • Foster a positive work culture that emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Onboard new Products

  • Interface with the Engineering department to onboard new products.
  • Create processes to ensure proper hand off of all files, samples, CAD files, procurement data, specifications, Quality control documentation, and necessary information to successfully move a product from R&D into production.

Safety

  • Champion a strong safety culture by enforcing compliance with all relevant health, safety and environmental regulations and guidelines.
  • Conduct regular inspections, risk assessments, and safety training sessions to minimize workplace hazards and prevent accidents.
  • Stay updated on industry regulations and standards, ensuring the facility's compliance with legal and environmental requirements.
  • Make certain that procedures and training are current and meet all requirements.
  • Manage the staff to ensure timely production within the standards of safety, environmental, quality, cost and production policy and procedure guidelines.

Trossen Robotics is an industry leader in the field of research and educational robotics. We specialize in the design, development, and integration of manipulators and UGVs. You may have even seen our platforms in your lab. We are proud to say that as a small company our robotic kits are in use by every major university and research institution in the USA along with fortune 100 tech companies in a variety of industries.

We are located in the Chicago suburbs in Downers Grove. Candidates will need to have transportation.

Trossen Robotics

www.trossenrobotics.com

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