Production Manager

Posted:
6/7/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
East Syracuse, New York, United States ⋅ New York, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.


All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for the overall achievement of Syracuse’s assembly operations execution.  This position is responsible for leading the manufacturing team for safety, continuous improvement, lean methodologies, team dynamics, cost reductions. This position is responsible for the assembly of motors, the accuracy of the warehouse, the effective shipment of products both local and international and the logistics involved for each.

Job Description

1.    Assure the continued improvement of operations with the direct labor force through active participation and communication.

2.    Hire, manage and direct the direct labor force supporting all “make
 product in Syracuse.

3.    Provide order completion, revenue forecasts for every month. Cross-functionally develop monthly forecasts with the Plant Manager and cross functionally at a corporate level.

4.    Develop and own cross training in the assembly area.

5.    Develop improvement strategies consistent with the Company's long-term growth plan.

6.    Develop and support manpower plans depending on sales growth.

7.    Cross functionally collaborates with Engineering, Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving, Warehouse, and Finance personnel.

8.    Keep current on all communications both internally and with customers (e-mail).

9.    Develop knowledge of NIDEC products made in Syracuse.  Work with the Plant Manager to ensure correct pricing is in place for all products made in Syracuse.

10.    Train others in lean and continuous improvement activities.

Education and Qualifications

    Essential
•    Bachelor’s degree is required. A Business Management or Engineering degree is desirable.

            Desirable
•    Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing operations / supply chain / organizational management.

•    Experience with an ISO9001:2015 Quality System
Experience

            Essential
•    5+ years of experience in the manufacturing leadership field
•    Experience managing a multi-culturally diverse population.
•    Strong, demonstrated leadership abilities.
•    Demonstrated ability to improve operations and reduce waste through team development.
•    Excellent Communication skills
            
Languages

•    English required.

Range: $90K - $136K Annually DO

Additional Job Details

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.