IDEX

ProductionManager

$110–165k Denver, Colorado, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Production Manager at IDEX. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, manufacturing, metal forming, press operations, production plan execution, personnel management, equipment maintenance, customer on-time delivery (OTD) goals, maximizing profitability. leading manufacturing activities, including metal forming, press operations to ensure products are made safely, efficiently, and to q”

What You'll Achieve.

meet customer on-time delivery (OTD) goals; maximizing profitability; improve efficiency; reduce setup times (SMED); increase throughput; reduce scrap and rework rates; reduce plant operating costs

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Process Optimization; reduce scrap and rework rates; reduce plant operating costs

Eligibility Requirements

Will require flexibility to be available on off-shifts as required, 9:00AM-6:00PM

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5–7+ years of manufacturing experience, at least 3 years in a leadership role, Proficiency in MRP systems, Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment and drive change

Nice to Have

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field, preferably in metal forming, stamping, or fabrication

What You'll Do.

leading manufacturing activities

including metal forming

press operations to ensure products are made safely

and to quality standards

manages production plan execution

and equipment maintenance to meet customer on-time delivery (OTD) goals while maximizing profitability

Develop and execute daily/weekly production schedules to meet customer demand

utilizing MRP systems

Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives (5S

Six Sigma) to improve efficiency

reduce setup times (SMED)

and increase throughput

Ensure products meet engineering specifications

reducing scrap and rework rates

and mentor production personnel

fostering a culture focused on safety

and continuous improvement

Partner with maintenance teams to ensure uptime of key equipment and implement preventive maintenance programs

Enforce all Safety standards and policies

conducting regular audits and incident investigations

Monitor production budgets and reduce plant operating costs

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

cross-functional coordination; Partner with maintenance teams; Supervise, train, and mentor production personnel

Process & Methodology

production plan execution, resource planning

Full Job Description

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](https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. *THIS POSITION IS 9:00AM-6:00PM* **_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 specifi

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