Production Manager

Job Description

The Production Manager is responsible for working with plant management and production staff to meet customer and company requirements for safety, productivity and quality.

Salary Range: $65,000-75,000

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Participates in the hiring and training of team members within the machine shop and kitting department.

Creates daily schedule for production, measures actual results vs. plan.

Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.

Maintain product quality guidelines as set by engineering and management.

Motivate and mentor employees, providing support and guidance.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Establishes quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards by which the machine shops efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated; identifies opportunities for improvement.

Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates process flows within the machine shop and coordinating functional areas.

Implement and maintain inventory control metrics, cycle count tracking, as well as disposition of drop material and scrap

Implements policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day Production.

Ownership of production schedule coordinating efforts between engineering and purchasing, and communication with sales

Ensures work environments are adequate and safe.

Communicates and explains new directives, policies, or procedures to team and supervisors

Monitor production and resolve issues as they arise, reporting metrics weekly to management team

Improves customer service and satisfaction through quality and on time delivery.

Leads coordination and integration of efforts among production control, purchasing, engineering, technology, and customer service to produce smoother workflow and more cost-effective business processes.

Set direction and produces plans in order to meet Division goals

Projects a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, industry, and community.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Thorough understanding of practices, theories, and policies involved metal fabrication and manufacturing.

Superior verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Superior managerial and diplomacy skills.

Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree, machine shop background preferred

Extensive and diversified background with at least 10 years of related experience.

Experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar ERP is a plus

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.