As the Production Engineering Manager, you will serve as the cornerstone of technical excellence and operational leadership. Recognized as a subject matter expert, you will bridge the gap between complex engineering principles and high-performing production results. You won't just manage a team; you will act as a Multiplier, fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
In this role, you will work independently under senior guidance to address complex situations that impact the organization beyond your immediate team. You are a leader who embodies a "Better Every Day" mindset, making the complicated understandable and executable for everyone around you.
What you'll do:
Lead and inspire a medium-sized team of individual contributors and supervisors, taking full responsibility for recruitment, performance reviews, and career development.Identify and resolve high-level production challenges, orchestrating team resources to maximize efficiency and hit performance targets.Apply advanced production engineering principles to streamline complex workflows and implement industry best practices.Adjust departmental plans and priorities to meet shifting customer demands, ensuring team goals align with the broader organizational strategy.Take full ownership of team performance, budget management, and overall production results.Represent the production engineering function in high-level discussions, advocating for the team’s needs and resolving conflicts.Translate technical production strategies into clear business value for senior leadership and external partners.Facilitate cross-functional meetings to ensure stakeholder requirements are perfectly synced with organizational capabilities.
What you'll need:
Deep and broad subject matter expertise in production processes, acting as the "go-to" expert within the discipline.Proven ability to apply production engineering principles to optimize complex manufacturing environments.Demonstrated success in managing teams and budgets within a technical or manufacturing setting.Relevant industry certifications aligned with the domain, such as Six Sigma, Lean, or specialized Engineering credentials.Strong leadership skills with the ability to act as a mentor and technical guide.A solution-oriented mindset ("Start with Yes") and the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse stakeholders.
