Premium Power�s facility in North Andover, MA has an immediate opening for one (1)
Manufacturing/Production Manager. This position reports directly to the Director of Operations
and is responsible for supervising approximately 15-20 hourly employees in a fast paced
manufacturing environment. 

 

Roles & Responsibilities 


Establishes a skilled work force capable of meeting work area performance metrics.

Interviews, hires, and motivates workforce. 
Provides effective training and maintains training records. 
Provides continuous communication including constructive feedback to employees on performance
and other related employment issues. 
Maintains supporting performance documentation. 
Meets production schedules.

Controls and monitors daily production details to achieve On Time Delivery of product in
accordance with the planned production schedule. 
Communicates the cause of any delay and the most efficient recovery plan in the event the
planned production schedule is unable to be met. 
Checks machines for maintenance problems and ensures problems are resolved
Ensures proactive cost control.

Ensures equipment and tool readiness. 
Ensures standards are available, understood and followed. 
Ensures accuracy of inventory released to production. 
Prevents variances of scrap, labor and materials. 
Manages area within established budget. 
Demonstrates support for overall quality focus.

Leads or actively participates in continuous improvement activities in assigned work areas. 
Works with management staff on large scope changes as needed to gain additional resources
required. 
Ensures a safe working environment that complies with all company policies and practices. 

Promotes direct action to ensure safety of employees and visitors. 
Monitors work area and employees� performance for adherence to safety procedures, work
restrictions, cleanliness and potential hazards. 
Qualifications.

 

This position requires strong knowledge of machine mechanics and processes, process
optimization, quality, inspection methods, and standards.  Prior supervisory experience of at
least 10 years in a manufacturing environment is required.  A College degree and/or combination
of education and work experience in manufacturing are required.  Specialized training with a
plastics /engineering background or equivalent experience is a plus.  Must possess excellent
verbal and written communication skills.   

 

We will be reviewing candidates over the next few weeks and responding by phone or email.  We
are only considering local candidates for this position.

 

NO PHONE CALLS. NO AGENCIES.