Solais Lighting (A division of PowerSecure, Inc. NYSE: POWR) is looking for a passionate, hands-on, Director of Production and Distribution to join its team of lighting specialists. As an innovative industry leader in LED technology, Solais Lighting, designs and manufactures the lighting industry’s highest-performing LED lamps and fixtures. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of hands-on experience, at the manager or director level in the production of LED lighting products. The Director, Production and Distribution Position oversees the manufacturing / assembly operation, and related personnel, of internal and third party contract manufacturing/assembly processes, as well as coordinate receiving, assembly, warehousing, and distribution services for Solais Lighting. He / She ensures the production / assembly and distribution of a large number of products. Develops methods and procedures to produce and guide production quality in a cost-effective manner. Drafts and follows standard operating procedures and works in a methodical and organized fashion. Has a strong comprehensive and understanding of material / stock management techniques and inventory control methods and procedures. And, is able to work as part of a team in a busy environment, under the guidance and supervision of the Vice President of Operations.
Key Tasks and Responsibility
- Overseeing the production process, drawing up a production schedule;
- Monitoring product standards and quality-control programs;
- Implement and drive continuous improvement activities through implementation of change management process and best practices.
- Ensure planned KPI’s of efficiency and performance are met or exceeded.
- Ensuring that the production is cost effective;
- Ensure implementation and evolution of safety procedure.
- Monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed;
- Liaising among different departments, e.g. Suppliers, managers;
- Optimize resource utilization by implementation of an effective production organization.
- Working with managers to implement the company’s policies and goals;
- Ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed;
- Ensure coaching and development of resources to meet business’s objectives.
- Supervising and motivating a team of workers;
- Reviewing the performance of subordinates;
- Coordinate, set up and implement standard operating procedure for all production operations.
- Making sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality;
- Manage the adherence to prescribed procedures to ensure first pass quality meets or exceeds planned goals.
- Working out the human and material resources needed;
- Ensure complete compliance to prescribed QMS, GMP’s and 5S processes.
- Drafting a timescale for the job;
- Estimating costs and setting the quality standards;
- Track competencies of subordinates and provide leadership and development as required to achieve the objectives.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred
- 5 years’ experience, in production in a similar position preferably in the lighting industry or related field.
- Proven track record in managing production.
- Demonstrated ability to implement ISO, Lean thinking, Six Sigma principles
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, identifies and addresses problems, meet deadlines, and stay within budget.
- Ability to create and manage production budgets
- Maintains receiving, assembly, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures
- Safety Management and OSHA work standards