Job Description

Company: LiveTrends Design Group

Position: Production Process Control Manager

Reports to: Apopka Operations Manager

POSITION

The Production Process Control Manager Motivates, supports, and provides guidance to production staff. Ensures safety and health standards are met to keep an organization accident-free. Communicates regularly with upper management regarding problems or issues impacting production. Evaluates resources to ensure continued production and minimal downtime. Establishes a balance between increased productivity and reduced costs of manufacturing operations. Sets productivity goals for each manufacturing team. Develops workflow policies and procedures ( SOPs) that improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality. Ensures adequate scheduling of staff.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Works closely with other individuals including LTHGH Supervisor.
• Manages the packaging supervisor and liaises with other departments including Shipping, Inventory, Sales and NPD
• Works with UJ Operations and/or any third-party vendors to facilitate balanced production capacity across all assembly locations
• Oversees production schedules and timesheets for Production.
• Reviews assembly sheets for new products to develop new SOPs
• Understands LTHGH labor requirements ( labor requirements).
• Identifies labor status in LTHGH i.e., late/on time/early and Updates ( Alert Operations Manager and/or Sales Team about potential issues and/or make decisions about OT)
• Become familiar with BOMs and teach assembly teams to them.
• Works with Director of Product Industrialization in collaboration with New Product Innovation team to give feedback from a production execution standpoint.
• Implements new and improved processes for LIV, HGD, ACC transfer and storage
• Continuously evaluates assembly process and flow to improve efficiencies.
• Implements new and improved processes for assembly and capturing substitutions used in LTHGH.
• Monitors materials ( LIV, HGD, ACC) available in LTGH necessary for the smooth running of production, as well as Inventories LIV, HGD, ACC in LTHGH.
• Established KPIs for production teams and holds the teams accountable to hitting goals.
• Procures materials ( ACC) necessary for the smooth running of production.
• Oversees quality control throughout the production process, ensuring the highest quality product is assembled and shipped to all customers
• Champion Kaizen events for continuous improvement in assembly operations
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Operations Manager

Requirements

SPECIFIC SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience working in a related industry preferred.
• Exceptional analytical ability toward solving production-related concerns.
• Knowledge of procuring materials, equipment, and labor needed throughout the production process.
• Proficiency in quality control, lean initiatives, 5S, Kaizen, etc.
• Competence with computer-based administration, record-keeping, and procurement systems. Preferably SAP and Excel expertise.
• Ability to work independently.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills toward managing human resources and liaising with other departments.
• Availability to work extended hours to meet deadlines, when necessary.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to climb or balance as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Contribute to team effort by demonstrating our company core values.

POSITION REQUIRED PPE

• Gloves ( when required)
• Closed toe shoes in all operations sites
• Eyeglasses/Glass Shields (when required)
• Back Brace (when required)
• Protective Sleeves ( when required)
• Scissor/clippers
• Safety Cutter

SAFETY & QUALITY STANDARDS - All safety provisions and procedures must be followed at all times.

This may include the wearing of proper PPE including gloves, closed toes shoes, safety glasses, or chemical resistant aprons/suits.

Participating or leading in an accident investigation, including the use of 5-Why root cause investigations.

Participating in safety meetings

Ensure all assemblies are produced according to the highest quality standers, and that appropriate scorecards are maintained