Production Manager

Company Overview. Sherwood Electromotion Inc. (SEI) is a leading independent provider of assembly, overhaul, and manufacturing services for propulsion systems equipment and electrical rotating apparatus for the Rail, Mass Transit, and Wind Industries. With over 40 years of experience, SEI is committed to delivering outstanding quality, integrity, and value to its clients.

Job Summary. SEI is seeking a highly experienced Production Manager to oversee the daily production activities at our West Seneca, New York, USA operations. The ideal candidate will have a sharp business acumen, be responsible for the management of supervisors, technicians, equipment, materials, external & internal audits. This is the paramount responsibility of the Production Manager to achieve the companys stated objectives ensuring thatthe facility, employees, and product are following all regulatory requirements for quality and safety.

This is a highly visible, high-impact position where a successful candidate will have the opportunity to play a decisive role in the future success and growth of the company in the USA.

• Oversee daily productions managing a team of 25-35 production employees, ensuring products meet customer requirements for quality, delivery, and cost.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate hourly labor requirements on the shop floor to support the incoming tear downs, inspections, and production repair jobs.
• Summarize and provide repair quotes for Customer Service.
• Ensure proper procedures and standards are in place and to conform to customer requirements, such as inspections, data collection, and delivery of materials, are being met.
• Lead problem-solving and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) initiatives to improve safety, quality, and production metrics.
• Oversee materials and inventory necessary to meet production delivery requirements.
• Lead team through successful development and execution of monthly plans to meet schedule, revenue and cost requirements. Maintains and communicate daily, weekly, monthly KPIs / productions metrics.
• Participate in the day-to-day management in planning the labor & materials to support the production schedule taking into consideration planned and unplanned jobs and vacation schedules.
• Identifies, develops and implements processes and efficiency improvements within production including troubleshooting problems.
• Lead the effort to improve Objective Key Results and Business KPIs with precision and accuracy: (First Pass Yield Rate, Final QA inspection, Time to Estimate, Invoicing etc.)
• Responsible for staffing of hourly workforce, and management of personnel in such areas as time logging, and job performance.
• Creates and maintains an environment that is conducive to retaining employees through effective planning, performance reviews, communication and training for all production employees.
• Review reports including daily, weekly, and monthly priority list to meet customer delivery requirements and monthly financial goals.
• Ensure accountability at all levels of the lead hands with consistent record-keeping and training.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and performance management ensuring safety, engineering, quality, customer service, teamwork and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Creating a safe and healthy work environment by ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, collaborating with the lead hands, and encouraging a culture of safety.
• Payroll reporting and employee benefits coordination including medical, disability and 401K.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors degree or above in Engineering, and Business, Electrical Manufacturing and Repair
• Minimum 8-10 years of proven leadership experience in a fast-paced manufacturing plant managing or directly supervising a manufacturing & remanufacturing operation.