Production Manager
DEHN, Inc. Overview
DEHN protects. Two words, a big promise.
The motto of our company has been both an obligation and an incentive since 1910 of our family-owned company. Headquartered in Bavaria, Germany, DEHN’s mission is to provide world-class Lightning and Surge protection solutions for people, building installations and electrical/electronic devices and systems against the effects of lightning and surges. For the past 110 years, we have been leading the development in surge protection, lightning protection and safety equipment, making DEHN the most experienced and trusted expert for a total protection concept.
Business Overview
DEHN, Inc. is the USA subsidiary for DEHN SE (ISO 9001/14001 certified). We focus on solutions for lightning and surge-related problems as they apply to the North American market. These solutions include education, technical assistance, system design, risk assessments and site surveys in addition to the lightning and electrical surge protection products.
Our philosophy is to use best practices from the IEC and our experience globally and apply them to the USA IEEE and NEC standards. By combining the best technologies and processes from international and domestic markets, DEHN assures the customer will receive the most comprehensive solution tailored to their specific application. Our customers include commercial, communications, energy, electronics, industrial, hospitality, infrastructure, medical, security & defense markets.
Companies depend on DEHN solutions to ensure their facilities and assets run efficiently and without fail, protecting the plant, people, equipment and the critical services they provide to the public and industry. With over 110 years in business, we have 2 words… DEHN protects.
Position Summary
We are expanding our manufacturing footprint into the Americas and have an immediate need for a Production Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for the technical management, supervision, and control of industrial production processes for all electronical and electro-mechanical products manufactured by a new assembly operation in our Mooresville, NC location. The approximate size of the team will be ten (10) assemblers initially.
You will work closely with Value Stream & Supply Chain Management, Quality, Suppliers, R&D, Engineering, and Customer Service teams. You will have a dual reporting structure locally and into our German HQ.
Job Responsibilities
- Support the establishment of a new production line within our Mooresville, NC location.
- Oversee the entire production process, from production schedule to on-time completion.
- Ensure production goals are met while maintaining quality standards.
- Manage production schedules and resource allocation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes.
- Monitor production costs and implement cost-saving strategies.
- Implement safety protocols and ensure a safe working environment.
- Train, coach, develop, engage, and empower production team members.
- Analyze production data to identify areas for improvement and develop corrective actions.
Job Requirements
- Minimum five (5) years of relevant technical and supervisory experience OR a minimum of 3 years of relevant technical and supervisory experience with Bachelor's Degree in a Technical Field.
- Experience in electro-mechanical manufacturing strongly preferred.
- Prior experience as a process leader and with implementing productivity tools.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Manufacturing supervision experience.
- Proven communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook).
- Experience using corrective action tools and techniques.
- Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency and experience with SAP.
We offer:
- True family work environment, with extended holidays and flexible work hours.
- Collaboration with an experienced, dynamic, collegial, internationally operating team.
- Growth and vision and the opportunity to directly help shape our strategy and solutions.
- Extensive training in related standards and market segments.
- Ability to grow within the Organization long term.
- A company environment where "ADDING VALUE with PASSION" is central to our business.
- All the business tools required for the position.
EEO Statement
DEHN, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
*Only successful candidates will be contacted directly for first telephone interview
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Phone: 866-477-3175