Repair Department Production Manager

Yates Industries Inc•St. Clair Shores, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Repair Department Production Manager oversees daily operations within the repair department, ensuring that all activities meet or exceed established standards for safety, quality, cost, and on-time delivery. This position is responsible for leading and developing team members, maintaining workforce flexibility, and achieving key performance metrics as defined by company leadership. The Supervisor ensures that all personnel are properly trained and certified for their assigned tasks, that resources are efficiently utilized, and that departmental goals align with the overall objectives of the organization. This role requires strong leadership, effective communication, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, scheduling, and process improvement.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Made2Manage, Auto CAD, and Internet Explorer.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work independently and or coordinate with others and serve in a leadership role to oversee and manage a tea of individuals responsible for the cylinder repair process
Familiar with process-flow manufacturing operation to ensure required materials/parts are available and ready as needed to complete orders on time
Ability to manage the flow of orders scheduled and in-process
Familiarity with cylinder product line / mechanical background, able to read drawings, use measuring devices such measuring tape, micrometers, check gauges, and calipers

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and motivate team members to achieve department goals related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Foster a collaborative, team-based work environment that promotes job rotation, cross-training, and long-term workforce flexibility.
Direct and manage day-to-day shop operations, ensuring all production schedules and customer delivery commitments are met.
Conduct weekly production meetings with repair personnel to review progress, address challenges, and set priorities.
Review and analyze open and released job order reports to ensure proper job alignment and prioritization.
Coordinate with the Shop Foreman to assign work, plan daily startup activities, and establish weekly and weekend work schedules.
Monitor “hot” and emergency jobs, maintaining communication with sales, production, and other departments to ensure timely completion.
Review vendor outsourcing reports and coordinate with the Repair Expediter to track external repair and machining work.
Utilize production reports to support weekly meetings, forecasting, and capacity planning.
Maintain visibility on jobs due within the next several days, proactively addressing potential delays or resource constraints.
Support estimating activities for cylinder repair projects as needed.
Assist in coordinating logistics, including trucking and shipment schedules, particularly for inter-facility transfers.
Collaborate with the Shop Foreman to develop and implement strategic production plans and process improvements.
Communicate daily with company leadership, including the Vice President and President, regarding key operational updates and performance issues.
Lead the resolution of quality or issue-tracking (APP) items, conducting monthly review meetings with team members to ensure accountability and follow-through.
Plan and facilitate weekly shop meetings to review performance metrics, safety updates, and improvement initiatives.
Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities and process efficiencies across the repair department.
Ensure timely completion of employee performance reviews and development plans.
Execute assigned initiatives and projects outlined in the company’s annual business plan.