Production Manager

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in driving our operations to new heights. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at optimizing processes, and are dedicated to delivering high-quality results, we want to hear from you

Summary: The Production Manager is responsible for cross-functional alignment of tactical functions related to production on assigned shift. The Production Manager is the main point of contact and cross-functional communicator to all departments on a daily basis for production questions, concerns, successes and failures.

This position is responsible for effective planning, organizing, and execution of the production schedule and aligning labor with the production schedule.

This Production Manager reports to the Head of Operations and has direct management of Production Line Supervisors and Line Leaders, indirect management of Production Workers and Line Material Handlers, with dotted line authority to align Quality, Maintenance, and Blending, on assigned shift while supporting efficient production.

Shift/pay: This position is a first shift role, with hours aligned to the production schedule. The anticipated weekly hours range from 45 to 50. This is an exempt position, and the salary will be determined based on the candidate's experience.

Primary Functions:

• Monitor production to ensure that quality, productivity, and cost standards are maintained.

• Plans and coordinates production to ensure schedule attainment, production volume and labor utilization.
• Prepare line for production by following work order specifications.
• Ensure production employees complete Standard Work as assigned.
• Manage coordination of off-line production when the need arises.
• Ensure Production Supervisors and Line Leads are submitting work orders prior to and upon conclusion of each production run for accuracy, legibility and completeness.
• Ensure Quality and Production Supervisors are accurately reporting used components, production scrap on work orders.

• Coordinates with cross-functional departments regarding schedule, production status, defective materials, and inventories.
• Establish and communicate team goals that meet or exceed established quality standards.
• Assign tasks to team members to meet and exceed goals striving to continuously improve.
• Enforce plant rules, regulations and procedures.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, coaching and motivating assigned employees.
• Monitor and track training assigned via the IKI Litmos training program.
• Evaluate employee performance, communicate with employees, and provide information for work performance improvement.
• Proactively promotes and creates a clean and safe work environment for all associates.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent safety incidents.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, be accountable, build trust and set an example for a team.
• Must possess strong analytical skills, including math skills, and the ability to identify and solve manufacturing process issues.
• Able to work independently and manage self and others time efficiently without close supervision.
• Willingness to take a 'hands-on' approach to support manufacturing.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure and successfully navigate changing work demands or priorities.
• Computer skills including Word, Excel, and Data Entry.

• High school diploma or equivalent required, associate's degree preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting required.

• Production environment, seasonal temperature fluctuation.
• Areas of noise and dust may be present.

• Standing and walking 95%. Occasional bending and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders.