Production Manager

Description

• Provide shift summary report that includes productivity, downtime, and quality concerns.
• Promptly address performance concerns working with Human Resources as needed to document and correct issues.
• At the end of shift, prepare and communicate via email shift summary report.
• Convey information in a clear and timely manner.
• Ensure team is utilizing raw materials that are not expired and follow correct formulas.
• Perform physical inventory and update system.
• Listen carefully to the views and opinions of peers and colleagues.
• Input work order closing.
• Participate in both department and inter-departmental projects such as new production lines, raw material changes, process improvement, etc.
• Review QC formula adjustments to determine systemic issues that need to be addressed with the team.
• Communicate regular business updates.
• Review silo & raw materials levels ensuring we have the bulks needed for the shift.
• Walk the production lines ensuring employees have tools, work orders and are wearing proper PPE.
• Ensure team is up to date with all required trainings including compliance and safety.
• Lead shift meeting.
• Escalate maintenance any equipment and materials needs, shortages, failures, required repairs etc.
• Provide reward and recognition for performance as appropriate. Address performance concerns and hold team accountable.
• Set clear priorities for team and individuals, including appropriate allocation of resources (time, money and people).
• Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff
• Review production schedule and communicate with the Planner if there are any issues or concerns.
• Work closely with the Production Manager to ensure maximum productivity of the team.
• Foster an open environment where employees feel able to provide constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement.
• Update work orders based on inventory availability.
• Ensure dust collector drums are regularly emptied.
• Ensure team has prepared materials for next shift to ensure smooth transition and handoff with minimal downtime.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and maintenance of worksite - Sweeping, vacuuming, removing packing materials/debris and equipment cleaning.
• Review and approve timecards and time off requests.
• Provide team with timely, fair and measured performance assessments and feedback to foster growth.
• Attend cross functional meetings as Production representative.
• Proactively manage unhealthy conflict among employees and take steps to prevent escalation.
• Delegate and allocate manageable goals to employees to support company priorities and drive results.
• Training new team members on equipment and areas in the plant.
• Ensure final product is meeting quality specifications.

Requirements

• Proficient in all of the plant equipment or equivalent work experience.
• Proven ability to learn new computer skills and programs.
• Able to read and interpret directions and order details.
• Floor Supervision (25%):
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• 2+ years Management experience.
• Experience utilizing ERP system (preferably JD Edwards).
• 7+ Years Plant experience.
• Twisting/Bending: Must be able to twist/bend % of the day.
• Push/Pull: Must be able to push/pull 50 pounds.
• Squatting, Climbing and/or Crawling: Must be able to squat/climb/crawl % of the day.
• Staging and Shift Handoff (5%):
• Sitting: Must be able to sit % of the day.
• Able to assist supervisor with workload balancing and provide direction to team.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Communicate and Motivate:
• Stand: Must be able to stand % of the day.
• Able to communicate both in writing and verbally.
• Lift: Must be able to lift and/or carry a minimum of pounds.
• Prioritize and allocate work:
• Able to utilize math to perform basic weights for formulas.
• Must pass pre-employment physical.

Benefits

• Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Floor level escalation for team questions.
• 12 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time
• Flexible spending

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance