Production ManagerSeal & Design, Inc. is a family owned company founded and located in Clarence, NY with three divisions located across the U.S. and Canada.
Our product line includes gaskets, o-rings, seals, molded products, die-cut foams, and many other specific products for all kinds of sealing applications. We provide superior products to our customers across many industries, including: Automotive, Medical, Military, Aerospace, Electronics, Power Generation, Hydraulics, and HVAC.Supervises, coaches, and trains Production Associates to ensure efficient operation of machines through work planning and assignment, job set-up, material selection, tool, machine and facility maintenance and problem solving.Pay Range: $25-$30/hourLeads, manages and holds accountable all direct reportsActively participates in the vetting, selection and onboarding processMonitors efficiency and productivity to ensure expectations are met or exceededProvides training on equipmentProvides hands-on trouble shooting assistanceCommunicates the daily schedule via daily huddlesConducts regular coaching (formal and JIT)Conducts performance reviews and facilitates disciplinary actions as necessaryMeets or exceeds department KPI'sSafety, Quality, Efficiency, 5SFacilitates continuous improvement processes to create efficiency and reduce costsEffectively utilizes MRP software for planning and schedulingSets up jobs in accordance with departmental needs to ensure maximum efficiency and qualityLimits job write offs with regards to material and equipment usageEnsures that all materials are available and ready for fabrication at the machine locationPerforms first-piece inspection for all new fabrication runs, when necessaryQualifies first-piece fabrication product and performs random quality checks as indicated by the quality specifications; has the authority to stop production when needed to correct quality problemsCompletes routine auditing and inspection of shop floor activities to ensure compliance with manufacturing, customer and quality requirementsInitiates the non-conformance process; identifies preventive actions and continual improvement opportunitiesInterfaces with Sales Department to understand all dimensional and customer specifications in order to resolve any issues and updates to specific requirementsEnsures that dies are maintained and stored properly; moves dies between equipment and die racksEnsures that preventative maintenance is current and performs maintenance functions as necessaryEnforces safety policies and practices to ensure culture of health and safety; identifies safety hazards and works with management team on corrective actions