Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a Production Manager to direct, lead, and coordinate the people and activities involved in the production, assembly, and fabrication of equipment. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: In office, Staunton, VA.

What you will do:  

Lead the Production Team to deliver on the annual operating plan, implementing transformational change and delivery value, improving culture for long-lasting resultsSet and achieve short and long term SQDC objectives by implementing a strategic vision that is broken down into actionable strategies and tacticsEnsure ownership and enable predictable outcomes for all production areas determining root cause of issues quickly, and effectively add countermeasures to support improvementsLead and drive the Daikin Production way with lean principles and continuous improvements enabling supervisors and their employees to be heard and remove barriers and create support from all cross functional departmentsEstablish and sustain strong plant floor KPIs and daily management, GEMBA culture, and robust problem-solving methodologiesCoach and develop supervisors to lead with a proactive management styleAnalyze engineering drawings, review processing schedules and production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, or duty assignments considering budgetary limitations and time constraintsDevelop or implement production tracking or quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, or other operation reports, to detect production problemsInitiate or coordinate inventory or cost control programsCommunicate production goals using visual boards, workforce planning tools, and verbal instructionInvestigate production errors through root cause analysis, identify solutions to error, and make recommendations to improve processesDirect shift supervisors as they coordinate workflow between departments and carry out production objectives at the lowest costMonitor production activities to avoid delays and ensure adherence to production and shipping schedulesAssure safety and product quality while improving production proceduresMaintain production metrics, reports, and recordsAssist with capital equipment justifications for machine tools and process technology to improve quality, cost, and cycle timesLead Environmental Health and Safety activities ensuring all employees are properly trained and comply with safety measures and behaviorsHire, train, evaluate, or discharge staff or resolve interdepartmental grievancesSet and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during processing to ensure finished products are of prescribed qualityDevelop budgets or approve expenditures for supplies, materials, or human resources, ensuring that materials, labor, or equipment are used efficiently to meet production targetsCoordinate or recommend procedures for facility or equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines

What’s in it for you:   

The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growthThe support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Minimum Qualifications:  

Bachelor’s degree in operations, management, engineering, or related field6-8 years’ experience progressive responsibility managing the production and assembly of products and teams, including 4+ years’ experience leading peopleDemonstrated ability to manage conflict, build consensus, and facilitate problem-solving and collaboration among cross functional teams

Benefits:  

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance401K retirement plan with employer matchPaid time off and company paid holidaysPaid sick time in accordance with the federal, state, and local lawTuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous serviceThe typical salary for this position ranges from $90,000-$148,800 + 10% bonus eligibility in Virginia. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

 

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!