Production Manager

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

This Production Manager is responsible leading manufacturing activities, including metal forming, press operations to ensure products are made safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. This role manages production plan execution, personnel management, and equipment maintenance to meet customer on-time delivery (OTD) goals while maximizing profitability. Will require flexibility to be available on off-shifts as required.

REPORTING TO: Sr. Production Manager

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Production Operations: Develop and execute daily/weekly production schedules to meet customer demand, utilizing MRP systems.
• Process Optimization: Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives (5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma) to improve efficiency, reduce setup times (SMED), and increase throughput by driving the following metrics:
  • On-Time Delivery (OTD): Percentage of orders shipped on or before the customer commitment date.
  • Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE): Uses OEE data to prioritize improvement initiatives and capital requests.
  • Scrap and Rework Rate: Percentage of raw material wasted or products requiring rework due to forming errors.
  • Labor Efficiency/Productivity: Total units produced divided by total labor hours worked.
• Quality Control: Ensure products meet engineering specifications, reducing scrap and rework rates.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and mentor production personnel, fostering a strong culture focused on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Equipment Maintenance: Partner with maintenance teams to ensure uptime of key equipment and implement preventive maintenance programs.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce all Safety standards and policies, conducting regular audits and incident investigations.
• Cost Management: Monitor production budgets and reduce plant operating costs.
• Actively model IDEX values: Team, Trust, and Excellence.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this job successfully. 

• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of metal forming processes (stamping, drawing, flanging, bending) and interpretation of blueprints/BOMs.
• Software: Proficiency in MRP systems.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment and drive change.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field preferred.
• Experience: 5–7+ years of manufacturing experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role, preferably in metal forming, stamping, or fabrication.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

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Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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