Production Manager

2 months ago

Fort Valley, United States Blue Bird Full time

Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world - 25 million children twice a day - making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 20,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses in operation today. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Fabrication, this role is responsible for the output of the assigned work groups, maintaining the highest safety and quality standards as well as controlling labor efficiencies and costs./This person must be highly motivated and be able to transfer this motivation to the workforce.Theis position requires a diverse operational knowledge and excellent oral and written communication skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supervise operations within the assigned operations
  • Responsible to oversee a safe operation and to drive a Culture of Safety inclusive of 5S principles
  • Enforce all principles and procedures to attain Quality In Station (QIS)
  • Provide determined leadership required to drive the necessary concepts establishing our Quality Leadership Teams
  • Assist in the recruitment and onboarding of new hires
  • Develop, implement, and enforce operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality and revenue
  • Organize, monitor, and prioritize tasks to meet production goals defined in our OKR's and measured by our KPI's
  • Evaluate various areas of the production operation to ensure optimum safety and quality practices are in place
  • Accomplishes results through leadership by communicating clear job expectations and providing the environment to attain those results
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Understanding of labor and machine capacity and loading to successfully plan and execute production schedule
  • Knowledge of manufacturing tools and equipment
  • Familiar with OSHA guidelines and standards
  • Experience with lean concepts such as 5S, Gemba, Kaizen and Team Building
  • Ability to create and adhere to production processes
  • Understanding of support functions such as Maintenance, Tool & Die, Materials, ME & Quality
  • Computer literacy with working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Excellent organization, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, and a strong work ethic
  • Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and through written documentation
EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE:
  • Bachelors in Business or related field OR
  • 7-10 year's supervisory experience in leadership roles in a Manufacturing Environment
  • Lean Manufacturing Green Belt or Black Belt preferred
WORK CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • Office and manufacturing environment
  • Must work in manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold and noise
  • Fast paced production area with moving objects capital machine tools and sheet metal
  • Occasional periods of standing or sitting for extended periods of time
  • Frequent computer and telephone use
  • Frequent communication with people throughout the day
  • Travel: 0-10%


*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive.They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Blue Bird's winning culture is fueled by our ability to respect, encourage, celebrate and embrace the unique perspectives of all of our employees.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer who is committed to providing all of our employees with a work environment free of discrimination or harassment.We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national, social or ethnic origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

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