Production Manager

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in manufacturing operations and fosters an environment of teamwork and continuous improvement. Responsible for the development of employees, quality and quantity of products, effective utilization of production hours, skills, machines, technology and facilities.

• Ensures effective employee relations. Provides employee coaching and development. Makes employment decisions.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems by facilitating and supporting team efforts to identify problems and implement corrective actions. Recognizes team achievements and celebrates successes.
• Balances quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. Works to continuously improve in all areas to achieve realization of estimated costs; on-time delivery of materials and information; improved productivity and workflow; and reduction in errors and rework costs.
• Manages departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provides regular progress reports to President.
• Participates in new product contract reviews and assists the Preproduction Department with estimated production times and realization of estimated times.
• Maintains, stores and requests dies, fixtures, and supplies necessary to meet production schedule.
• Ensures equipment is in good operating condition, and all preventative maintenance has been performed. Coordinates repairs and scheduled maintenance with Maintenance Department as required.
• Studies production schedules and sales forecasts, reviews work center loads and staff work areas to achieve on-time delivery.
• Maintains compliance with company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Conducts weekly production meetings with scheduling, sales department and departmental supervisors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Manages 5-6 subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of approximately 100 employees in the Plant Operations Departments. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing concerns and resolving problems.