Production Manager

Description The Production Manager will lead daily production activities at a large-scale electric motor repair facility with 60 employees at full capacity. This role is responsible for coordinating repair workflows, managing production supervisors and technicians, ensuring on-time delivery, maintaining quality standards, and optimizing production efficiency across all repair departments. Key Responsibilities: Production Planning & Scheduling Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to meet customer delivery commitments Prioritize work orders based on customer requirements, motor size, complexity, and urgency Coordinate workflow between departments (receiving, disassembly, testing, winding, machining, assembly, final test) Balance workload across shifts and departments to maximize efficiency and throughput Communicate schedule changes and production status to customers and sales team Monitor work-in-progress and identify bottlenecks or delays Team Supervision & Leadership Directly supervise production supervisors/leads across multiple departments (typically 4-8 direct reports) Conduct daily production meetings to review priorities, safety concerns, and performance Assign work orders and ensure proper distribution of labor resources Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to repair technicians Train and develop staff on repair techniques, safety procedures, and quality standards Manage attendance, discipline, and performance issues Participate in hiring and onboarding of production personnel Quality Control & Technical Standards: Ensure all motor repairs comply with industry standards (IEEE, NEMA, EASA guidelines) Review test results and approve repairs before final delivery Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions Oversee testing procedures including hi-pot, surge, resistance, vibration, and load testing Approve rework decisions and non-standard repair methods Maintain repair documentation and test records Safety & Compliance: Enforce safety policies and OSHA regulations on the production floor Conduct safety meetings and toolbox talks Investigate accidents and near-misses; implement preventive measures Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) Monitor handling of hazardous materials (solvents, varnish, lead paint, asbestos) Maintain clean and organized work areas Performance Management: Track and report production metrics including throughput, on-time delivery, and cycle times Monitor labor efficiency and identify opportunities for improvement Analyze job costs and labor hours to meet profitability targets Implement lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste Conduct root cause analysis on production problems Drive continuous improvement initiatives Materials & Resource Management: Coordinate with purchasing on material requirements for active jobs Ensure adequate inventory of bearings, windings, insulation materials, and consumables Approve material requisitions and substitutions Monitor material usage and control waste Coordinate with maintenance team on equipment needs and repairs Communication & Coordination: Interface with estimating/sales team on job specifications and technical feasibility Update customers on job status, delays, or technical issues Coordinate with shipping/receiving on motor handling and logistics Report production status and issues to Operations Manager Participate in customer site visits for motor removal/installation when needed Requirements Education & Experience: Associate's degree in Industrial Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent technical training and experience) Minimum 5-7 years in electric motor repair, rewind, or electrical manufacturing At least 3-5 years in supervisory or production management role Experience managing teams of production employees Background in fast-paced, job-shop manufacturing environment Technical Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of AC and DC motor repair