Production Manager

Company Name: Hellbender Inc.

Job Title: Production Manager

Department: Operations

Report to: Chief Operations Officer

Who We Are:

Hellbender Inc. is a Pennsylvania Benefit Corporation who partners with innovators to mature their Artificial Intelligence enabled computing sensors and produce their solutions onshore at prototype to high volumes.

Hellbender is intentionally forming an inclusive work environment and is committed to uplifting the historically marginalized identities including veterans, women, trans and non-white races in our community and industry.

Job Summary:

As the Production Manager, you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the production floor at Hellbender. You will establish workflows and oversee the transfer of prototypes into production; translate and execute project managers instructions; and direct a team of technicians while working to improve efficiency of the production floor. You will also be responsible for leading collaboration and communication with all other departments: supply chain, production planning, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering and product engineering. This is a multifaceted role that requires previous experience with electro-mechanical assembly, process engineering, and team management.

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Train and manage a team of multidisciplinary technicians in a high mix, low-to-high-volume production environment
• Forecast manpower requirement and customer orders to ensure timely completion of production
• Develop and implement efficient manufacturing processes for all stages of production
• Interface with supply chain, production planning, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering and product engineering to ensure all departments are fully aligned
• Ensure proper compliance with safety and quality standards as well as company policies
• Collaborate with quality engineers and technicians to ensure the verification and validation of all production runs
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues related to automated manufacturing equipment
• Develop and lead continuous improvement projects that bolster production output and improve product quality
• Monitor metrics and KPIs of the production floor and develop reports and presentations for senior management team

Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes:

• Experience in supervision in a manufacturing environment required
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and schedules in a fast-paced environment
• Strong troubleshooting experience with automated manufacturing equipment and/or robotics preferred
• Excellent communication, both written and oral
• Willingness to iterate ideas and change directions quickly

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation:

This will be a salaried, exempt position. Compensation to be discussed relative to experience and abilities. This position will be open to the company yearly bonus and retirement savings programs.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 5% Safe Harbor Contribution to 401k by Hellbender
• Dental insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their families
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their families
• Vision insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their families
• 7.5 weeks total Paid time off
• As needed PPE reimbursement, including things such as prescription safety glasses, steel toe boots, ESD smock.
• Hellbender Inc. Stock through our Equity Incentive Plan
• Profit Sharing (through 401k)
• Hybrid work environment & flexible work schedule

Schedule: 8 hour shift - Monday to Friday

Travel:

This position has limited travel, but occasional domestic customer travel may be required <10%

Work Location: UPARC Pittsburgh

Opportunity for advancement:

Hellbender is a growing business and follows a policy that prioritizes internal promotions. As new positions are created new opportunities for advancement will be created as well.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 5% Match
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

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