Production Operations Manager

Robotic Assistance Devices
US - Michigan - Ferndale
January 14, 2025
Manufacturing

We at RAD are a technology/AI company that delivers AI powered security devices to the guarding industry. We are looking to bring on an experienced Operations manager to our production team. The role will be managing day to day operations of the assembly team members, budgeting, scheduling and overseeing all areas related to production.

Responsibilities

Production Scheduling - This role will need you to lead the production facility to meet desired company production rates. Resolve any bottlenecks or issues preventing regular production.
You will be responsible for generating weekly, monthly and quarterly production schedules formulated from on-hand inventory, arriving inventory and current customer orders. You will need to assign and supervise the daily responsibilities of team members to fulfill the schedules.
Budget and Costing - You will work with our existing materials team to ensure on hand material is supplied ahead of production demand. You will need to generate reports for forecasted inventory spend, non-inventory spends and manage expenses related to facility maintenance.
Goals and Objectives: You will be leading the effort to carry out management's operational objectives of increasing output and quality. Your efforts will need to be in line with the company's goals for growth, you will need to manage/motivate teams to meet those goals.
KPI's - You will need to generate KPI's and reporting back successes/failures. Our goal is continuous improvement and understanding where we need to focus effort for growth.
Employee growth and team development - As a leader, you will need to foster the growth of individuals in your department and teams. We are a team-based company and want to grow and promote from within. Document and track employee KPIs and provide annual employee reviews.
Product transition: You will need to work directly with other management team members to bring new product roll outs to the manufacturing floor.
We follow OSHA guidelines and best practices; in this role you will be expected to adhere to existing policies and generate new policies to maintain safety.

Experience

Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalence in accumulated work experience.
Management experience 8-10 Years in a managerial role
Experience with production scheduling 5+ years.
Experience with Inventory Management 5+ Years.
Experience with new production transition.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, JIT, and 5S principals.

Preferred Experience

Engineering experience, Degree, or technical certification.
Assembly experience
Electrical wiring
Software code experience
Experience with new product roll out/transition.

Job Knowledge

Excellent written and verbal communication
Experience using ERP and MRP (NetSuite, SAP, Etc.)
Strong knowledge/understanding of OSHA regulations
Experience with Microsoft Suite: Excel, Word, Teams, Etc.
Strong Motivation and organizational/planning skills
Ability to lead, Assign, and direct workflow throughout the department
Multitasking skills with the ability to work in a highly dynamic and growing environment.
Detail oriented with a high level of emphasis on accuracy and completeness

Physical Demands

Light to moderate physical exertion required.
Lifting/carrying Maximum lbs.: 50
Regularly required to stand, reach and move about the facility.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability coverage
Buy-up options
Employee assistance program
Generous paid time off (PTO) program

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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