Production Manager - Columbus Powder Coat

The Production Manager at Columbus Powder Coat is responsible for supervising team leaders and team members in a manufacturing environment. This position plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures, recommends improvement in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.

• Ensure effective employee relations, provide employee coaching and development, make employment decisions and resolve employment issues through problem resolution.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas and work to continuously improve in all areas.
• Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provide regular progress reports to manager, provide leadership, perform accident investigation.
• Track absenteeism and timekeeping.
• Manage departmental priorities.
• Maintain proper inventory levels.
• Responsible for the safety of all employees in the area assigned.
• Communicate and role model Columbus Powder Coat's values and company philosophy.
• Ensure the proper movement of finished goods to inspection or shipping area.
• Advises management of malfunctioning tools and equipment.
• Completes annual competencies and safety trainings.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures paying special attention to health and/or safety procedures.
• Cross-trained to perform the duties of other office employees.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Leadership and Performance Management Experience.
• Problem Solving/Analysis skills.
• Results-Driven.
• Strong Communication and Time Management skills.
• Has demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with the public.
• Use of shop mathematics together with the use of detailed drawings, blueprints, specifications, tables, color charts and adjustable instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret documents written in English. Documents to include written work instructions, schematic/assembly drawings, standard operating and maintenance procedures and safety rules.
• Maintains good interpersonal relationships.
• Projects a professional demeanor.
• Must exercise discretion in handling client information.
• Has the ability to grow professionally and demonstrate increasing competence in the performance of duties.
• Demonstrates computer literacy.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions and vibration.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to temperature ranges from 50 to 95 degrees F as well as low and high humidity ranges. The employee may on occasion, be exposed to any number of adverse elements/ odors to the extent of being disagreeable.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 65 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; talk, hear, taste or smell.

High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's Degree Preferred.

3-5 years of experience in a production environment, in a previous leadership position.