Production Manager

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What’s the role?

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Here’s what you’ll do:

To organize the Production department (IOLs and Biomaterials Production) in order to guarantee Production Plan achievement and reach Quality, Cost, Service, and Safety targets. The Senior Production Manager establishes the KPIs for the production operations and then develops a process for goal achievement.

o Managing up to seven direct reports and indirectly all production employees, establishing the monthly targets for the production department (Volume, Scrap rate, Productivity, Lead Time) in order to achieve the Demand Management Plan and to reach annual targets.
o Maintains necessary production indicators to identify loss of performance causes and launch action plans to reach the expected level of performance.
o Defines the workforce plan and provide necessary information to the Human Resources department in order to continuously adjust the workforce to customer demand.
o Reviews the budget for the Production department (Expenses and Capital expenses) on a regular basis.
o Ensure that safety rules are implemented and respected by the production department.
 

To guarantee that finished goods are produced in accordance with quality standards, norms, and good manufacturing practices for medical devices.
o Make sure that appropriate training and information are provided to the production staff regarding the quality system, SOPs, and good manufacturing practices (working in clean rooms documentation, traceability, etc. ...).
o Make sure that SOPs are fully respected in production.
• To adapt the Production department organization to customer needs development, environmental changes, and SBU strategy evolution with a continuous effort to improve production performance.
o Support production capacity midterm and long-term planning in cooperation with Process Engineering.
o Make sure that work organization (working time, shifts, management structure...) is always adapted to a current and future situation.
o Promote a continuous improvement approach in the production department.

To lead the team of supervisors and assigned department. Grow production staff’s skills, performances, and motivation in the frame of ZEISS Values.
o Develop good cooperation and team spirit between all supervisors.
o Communicate regularly to the Production department about company strategy, department goals, and organizational changes
o Develop flexibility in the direct workforce by implementing a multi-skill plan with the support of Supervisors and shift leaders
o Develop the performance of his direct reports and of the whole production staff. Implement an appropriate system of feedback for every employee of the department.
o Assess continuously the level of motivation of the Production department and implement necessary actions to maintain it at the best level possible.
o Guide, motivate, assess, control, and develop supervisors. Participate in decisions regarding individual HR measures (in agreement with the HR department).
o Develop efficient structure and processes in the area of delegation.
o Ensure good communication and cooperation with other departments.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
o Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and
experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
o Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information
skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when
dealing with emotional topics.
o Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress;
Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
o Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without
interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
o Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds
commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and
evaluates results.
o Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work
independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results