Production Manager

PAC/LifePort believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the individual nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Position Overview:

Directs and coordinates activities of production department(s) in processing materials or manufacturing products in industrial organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Functions:

• Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates are in order to plan department operations
• Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products in order to meet defined customer expectations for quality and delivery
• Motivates and leads production staff for maximum productivity and employee engagement
• Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications
• Drives process improvements throughout production environment
• Works closely with other departments to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays
• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization
• Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards
• Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Proficient with Outlook, ERP Manufacturing software and time and attendance payroll systems
• Assist with EH&S, Haz-Mat, and First Aid Safety duties as required.
• Responsible for the oversight of the applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements (AS9100, ISO 13485, FAA, and FDA, as applicable)