Position Description

Directs and coordinates activities of the production team to ensure key objectives are achieved. The key objectives are categorized into five main areas – Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People. Working alongside other key team members is essential to accomplishing these objectives. The Production Manager is expected to motivate, inspire, and develop their team by creating an environment that promotes positive communication, teamwork, continuous improvement, and accountability for meeting or exceeding customer expectations and SQDC goals.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manages the orderly, efficient, and safe receiving, inspecting, preparing, hanging, packaging, and shipping of customer’s product for all shifts 
• Reviews production orders data and scheduled ship dates in order to plan department operations and establish priorities & sequences for product processing
• Works with the Customer Service Representatives to plan scheduled ship dates when 1) daily production capacity is equaled or exceeded, 2) expedited orders arrive, 3) order rates require operational adjustments, or 4) production disruptions will affect customer order Reviews production reports and resolves production problems to prevent operational delays
• Develops or revises standard production practices & work instructions, conducts training, and observes workers to ensure compliance with practices & instructions
• Lead and develop teams that focus on Safety, 6S / 5S, production improvement initiatives using continuous improvement methodologies.
• Coordinates daily production meeting and ensures shift to shift continuity through effective communication
• Manages the inventory of production supplies and plant safety supplies including purchasing of supplies.
• Manage and develop direct reports
• Works alongside Human Resources Manager for continued support and development of the team. 

Managerial Responsibilities

• Manages Shift Supervisors who supervise a total of 25-35 employees in the Production Department.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• General knowledge of SAP
• Familiar with ISO 9000 quality standard and AS 9100.
• Excellent understanding of Lean Manufacturing Methodologies, 80/20, Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement tools.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate feedback and recognition to others.
• Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self-available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Improves processes, products and services
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values. Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses.
• Judgment – Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.
• Dependability

Required Education & Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or 6 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a high degree of knowledge on order processing systems, spreadsheet software, and word processing software.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk talk or hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, or climb. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Schedule

The typical work schedule for this position is 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Flexible hours may be needed to support the success of the business. Some evening work, weekend work, and travel may be required.

Other

Other duties, responsibilities, and competencies as defined by the employer may be required.