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 processes • Understanding of motor winding techniques and coil design • Experience with motor testing equipment and procedures • Ability to read and interpret motor nameplates, winding diagrams, and technical drawings • Knowledge of machining operations for motor shafts, housings, and components • Familiarity with EASA Best Practice standards (AR100) Skills & Competencies: • Strong leadership and team management abilities • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills • Effective problem-solving under time constraints • Clear communication skills (written and verbal) • Proficient in production planning and scheduling software • Computer skills including ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and production tracking tools • Ability to make sound decisions under pressure • Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on technical skills Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Industrial Management • Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training • Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) • Previous experience in customer-facing technical role Essential Competencies: • Technical Leadership: Ability to provide expert guidance on complex motor repairs • Production Optimization: Drive efficiency while maintaining quality standards • People Management: Build and develop high-performing teams • Customer Focus: Balance quality, speed, and cost to meet customer needs • Adaptability: Respond to changing priorities and emergency repairs • Safety Mindset: Champion a culture of workplace safety Physical Requirements: • Ability to spend 70-80% of time on production floor • Comfortable working around heavy machinery, noise, and industrial environment • Ability to climb ladders and access elevated work areas • Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs • Ability to wear required PPE including safety glasses, steel-toed boots, hearing protection Our Benefits! • #1 CULTURE!!! • Fun, Family-Oriented Work Environment! • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that begin on your 1st day of work! • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) • Company Paid Life, Dependent Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance • 11 Paid Holidays per year • Vacation & Personal Time • Employer HSA Contribution • Company Paid Bereavement Time • Company Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave • Gym Reimbursement Are you an underappreciated, hard worker? 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