Production Manager - Defense

ABOUT EAGLEPICHER

EaglePicher Technologies is driving the electrification of defense, aviation and space. We provide the broadest range of battery systems in the world for the most demanding applications. We develop leading-edge products that make drones fly higher, undersea vessels run longer, aircraft fly farther, rockets launch safely and satellites operate longer. With our cutting-edge research and manufacturing, we continue to set new standards in the industry. For 100 years, we have provided mission-critical power solutions to the defense, aviation and space markets. EaglePichers batteries power more than 85 percent of U.S. missile and munition programs and are a key component of the U.S. space program, powering the Mars Rovers and the next crewed mission to the moon. EaglePicher provides custom battery assemblies, battery management systems, pyrotechnic devices and other power solutions.

Our employees are passionate, dedicated and empowered to realize our vision. We strive for the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds personalities and perspectives, and to ensure this works, we create an inclusive work environment that places a premium on communication and collaboration. At EaglePicher, we will give you the opportunity to harness all that is within you with access to the latest tools, information and training.

EaglePicher is headquartered in St. Louis, MO with manufacturing and research and development facilities in Joplin, MO, Seneca, MO, Pittsburg, KS, East Greenwich, RI and in Southbridge, MA.

For more information visit www.eaglepicher.com

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Manager Production plans and organizes manufacturing activities for a specific functional unit or product line to meet production schedules, assesses customer requirements, customer demand, available resources and has responsibility for estimating, budgeting and forecasting. Accountable for ensuring that product meets cost, quality, and schedule deadlines through safe, effective and efficient work processes.

• Plans, implements, controls, reviews, adjusts and communicates production schedule in order to effectively and efficiently use available resources to meet customer demand while maintaining cost, quality and schedule.
• Demonstrates effective project management skills.
• Ensures the use of established systems and reports on metrics that represent department, plant and / or overall production team success.
• Determines and makes recommendations on how to best source, utilize, maintain, modify and procure necessary resources to meet production targets including human, material, capital and other resources.
• Effectively collaborates and coordinates between relevant departments including supply chain, quality, finance, human resources, etc. to meet company objectives. May perform duties of Supervisor-Production as necessary.
• Monitors production tracking and quality control systems to detect production problems; identifies and recommends proactive solutions and recommendations to address.
• Teaches and provides mentorship to supervisors / group leaders / production workers in the areas of employee development and retention and process improvements.
• Creates a safe work environment, monitoring the work environment for safety risks and ergonomic issues and ensuring safety issues are effectively addressed in a timely manner.
• Assists in the selection of, as well as develops and maintains qualified personnel within the production department, both supervision and front-line staff.
• Communicates to the leadership team on performance objectives and issues affecting plant performance.
• Provides guidance, assistance, oversight and decision making authority for subordinate personnel and production related issues within area; consulting supervisor as necessary.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Associates's Degree: Industrial, Mechanical, Business or Technical preferred.
• U.S. Persons.
• Moderate experience in operations/manufacturing management within a high-volume manufacturing organization.
• Must possess business and financial acumen as well as fundamental management principles.

PERKS OF BEING AN EAGLEPICHER EMPLOYEE

Some of the great things about being an EaglePicher employee include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance;
• 10 paid holidays and PTO;
• Matching 401K;
• Tuition reimbursement;
• Dependent scholarship programs.

EaglePicher Technologies LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.