Production Manager

EMPLOYER: Grupo Antolin-Kentucky, Inc.

POSITION TITLE: Production Manager

HOURS / WEEK: 40

JOB SITE LOCATION: 12520 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40245

DUTIES: Grupo Antolin Kentucky, Inc. seeks a Production Manager in Louisville, KY. This position does not require travel. Responsible for the day to day operational requirements to ensure customer satisfaction via quality, delivery and cost; Develop, evaluate and Improve Manufacturing methods using engineering and other techniques, including but not limited to, Line Balancing, VSM, Time Study/Analysis, DOE, and Problem Solving; Design and Implement Lean Manufacturing Processes to reduce Waste and increase Productivity; - Analyze workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout to optimize production efficiency.; Ensure day to day efficiency of operations for the site.; - Provide technical support to production teams to troubleshoot process and equipment issues; Recommend modifications to equipment or procedures to improve quality and efficiency; Conduct root cause analysis for production defects or quality concerns and implement corrective; Lead Kaizen events and participate in Six Sigma or other continuous improvement initiatives; Collect and analyze production data to identify trends and performance gaps; Develop reports on efficiency, cycle times, downtime, and yield improvement; Create and validate process documentation, including PFMEAs, control plans, and work instructions; Ensure compliance with safety standards, engineering codes, and environmental regulations.; Develop ergonomic and safe manufacturing solutions for operators; Develop and monitor statistical control charts to ensure process stability and capability; Analyze process variation and take corrective actions based on Six Sigma methodologies; Perform line balancing and takt time analysis to increase production efficiency; Recommend and implement changes in storage, handling, and workstations; Support the qualifications of new suppliers by reviewing technical specifications and performing ; Evaluate and approve tooling for new and existing products; Conduct PFMEA sessions to identify potential failure modes in the manufacturing process; Collaborate with design teams to select and optimize tools and fixtures for assembly lines; Account for resource planning, execution and delivery of the production schedule whilst ensuring ; Ensure delivery schedules to the customers are met on time in full and analyze any risks impacting; Manage your team in line with headcount and budget; Maintain an effective working relationship with all other departments; Ensure clear adherence to the Antolin vision and values; Ensure IATF 16949 And QMS requirements are met; and Ebono system management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Engineering, Business Administration , Engineering Management, Operations Management, Project Management, or other related

technical field and five (5) years of progressive, postbaccalaureate experience in the offered or related position in the Automotive Industry. Experience must include: 5 years of automotive manufacturing experience in durable goods, appliances, or electronics; 5 years of management experience in quality, logistics, or operations department management.

If offered employment must have legal right to work in U.S.