Production Manager

This is a 1st shift position. Under the supervision of the Plant Manager, directs and coordinates, through subordinate area manager personnel, activities concerned with the production of company products, utilizing knowledge of product technology, production methods and procedures, and capabilities of machines and equipment.

• Supervise, train, instruct and evaluate associates as team players in manufacturing, safety, maintenance, and quality methods and procedures, and capabilities of machines and equipment.
• Authority to plan and direct production activities and establish production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.
• Coordinates production activities with production control, maintenance, tool room, and quality control to obtain optimum production and utilization of manpower, machine, and equipment.
• Reviews and analyzes production, quality, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of non-conformity with product specifications or production problems.
• Implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
• Consults with engineering personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.
• Conducts investigations and meetings to resolve employee complaints. Discusses such complaints with management for resolution.
• Maintains compliance with organizational policies, and safety standards.
• Forecasts labor requirements and recommends equipment or layout changes.
• Empowered to demand that others maintain the housekeeping standards in the plant and ensures individuals comply with the quality standards. Has authority to make disposition in quality issues related to production and staffing.
• Lead and support LTA, MOS and Continuous Improvement programs.
• Performs other essential functions as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical requirements include regularly spending time on the manufacturing plant floor, with prolonged standing, walking and exposure to typical production environments (noise, PPE use and occasional lifting).