COMPANION INDUSTRIES

Production Manager

Southington, CT

Full-time

$52,000-$72,800

About This Job

GOALS:

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EFFECTIVELY LEAD TEAM OF OPERATORS

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ENSURE SAFETY

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IMPROVE QUALITY

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INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY

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EXPEDITE WORK

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MAINTAIN WELL ORGANIZED DEPARTMENT

SUMMARY OF ROLE:

DIRECTLY SUPERVISE A TEAM OF 8-12 OPERATORS TO RESULT IN SAFE OPERATIONS AND IMPROVED PRODUCTIVITY & QUALITY PRODUCTION OF PARTS. MAINTAIN WELL ORGANIZED OPERATION/DEPARTMENT. ENSURE OPERATORS ARE SET UP FOR SUCCESS BY PROVIDING THEM EXACTLY WHAT THEY NEED TO PERFORM THEIR WORK EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY. COMMUNICATE OBSTACLES IMMEDIATELY TO APPROPRIATE PERSONNEL

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

TEAM LEADERSHIP

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DIRECTLY SUPERVISE AND GUIDE A TEAM OF 8-12 OPERATORS AND ASSEMBLERS

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PRIORITIZE PRODUCTION TO DAILY SCHEDULE & PRODUCTION MEETING INFORMATION

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ENSURE OPERATORS ARE SET UP FOR SUCCESS BY PROVIDING THE PARTS, PROPERLY FUNCTIONING EQUIPMENT, NECESSARY TOOLING AND CLEAR WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS/DOCUMENTATION FOR EACH JOB

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TRAIN OPERATORS ON PROPER MACHINE OPERATION, SET UP VERIFICATION, SAFETY PROCEDURES AND OUR WORK REQUIREMENTS/INSTRUCTIONS

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CONSTANTLY MONITOR WORKFLOW AND ASSIST THE TEAM IN MEEING PRODUCTION SCHEDULES AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

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OVERSEE SET UP OPERATORS RESPONSIBLE FOR TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLING AND EQUIPMENT

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SAFETY

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CHAMPION AND ENFORCE ALL COMPANY SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (e.g., use of personal protective equipment, etc.)

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OPERATIONS & QUALITY

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MAINTAIN A WELL ORGANIZED / ORDERLY PROCESS FOR ALL PARTS AND THE DEPARTMENT OVERALL

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SET UP SECONDARY SHIFT OPERATORS FOR SUCCESS (ASSIGN WORK, WALK THROUGH JOB PACKAGE, 1ST PIECE INSPECTION, CONTAINERS/BOXES AVAILABLE)

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WALK STAFF THROUGH THEIR PACKAGES TO ENSURE A SOLID UNDERSTANDING OF

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WORK EXPECTATIONS/REQUIREMENTS UNDERSTAND HOW / WHAT TO MEASURE

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MORE MEASURING THE BETTER – QUALITY IS JOB 1

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ALL PARTS ARE IDENTIFIED AT ALL TIMES

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WORK WITH DEPARTMENT LEADS TO IMPROVE TECHNIQUES, PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS, WORK ETHIC

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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MINIMUM 5 YEARS HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN PRODUCTION OPERATIONS. IDEAL CANDIDATE WOULD HAVE METAL STAMPING EXPERIENCE

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EXPERIENCE READING BLUE PRINTS, WORK ORDERS, USING PRECISION MEASURING TOOLS (CALIPERS, MICROMETERS, GUAGES)

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MINIMUM 3 YEARS SUPERVISORY ROLE, GUIDING A TEAM IN MANUFACTURING SETTING

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STRONG MECHANICAL APTITUDE AND TROUBLESHOOTING SKILLS

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PROVEN COMMITMENT TO QUALITY AND WORKPLACE SAFETY

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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EXPERIENCE WITH SECONDARY STAMPING PRESSES

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FAMILIARITY WITH LEAN MANUFACTURING OR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT CONCEPT

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EXPERIENCE TRAINING OTHERS ON MACHINE SET UP AND OPERATION

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FAMILIARITY WITH ISO 9001:2015 OR SIMILAR QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

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WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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THIS POSITION OPERATES ON THE MANUFACTURING FLOOR. THE ENVIRONMENT INVOLVES EXPOSURE TO MOVING MECHANICAL PARTS, MODERATE NOISE LEVELS, AND TYPICAL MANUFACTURING CONDITIONS. USE OF PPE IS REQUIRED. THIS ROLE REQUIRES SIGNIFICANT, HANDS-ON WORK, STANDING, WALKING AND OCCASIONAL LIFTING (e.g., 40 lbs.)

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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

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HEALTH & DENTAL INSURANCE

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401K PLAN & PROFIT SHARING

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PAID TIME OFF (SICK, VACATION AND HOLIDAYS)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 – 47 per week

Benefits:

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401(k)

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Dental insurance

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Health insurance

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Health savings account

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Life insurance

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Paid time off

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Prescription drug insurance

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Retirement plan

Schedule:

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8 hour shift

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Day shift

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Monday to Friday

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Overtime

Supplemental Pay:

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Bonus opportunities

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Overtime pay

Work Location: In person