Production Manager

Location: Delavan

Support the plant manager to optimize production.

• Assume full ownership of production activities, becoming the process expert within the facility.
• Assist with the development and implementation of plant production activities and schedules.
• Hold morning meetings with teams to understand trends and resolve production issues.
• Troubleshoot and repair basic electrical/electronic equipment.
• Change belts and idler pulleys on trough-style conveyors.
• Schedule and monitor production schedules to achieve production goals.
• Strategize and execute action plans for growth in areas with identified weaknesses.
• Monitor all areas of productivity.
• Collect, analyze, and input all production data, including separation orders.
• Identify issues with the production lines through data analysis.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures within the plant.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Understand the basic functions and intricacies of machines within the plant.
• Ensure and monitor the daily checks of all equipment.
• Work with the maintenance team’s scheduling of preventive maintenance for equipment.

• Perform counseling or coaching when necessary.
• Maintain a good rapport with all plant personnel so that issues are communicated and resolved.
• Make sound decisions as to what, when, and how things should work on a day-to-day basis.
• Put detailed work instructions in place for each piece of equipment.
• Train plant personnel to understand procedures and charts, IAW Kaizen.
• Develop training procedures and monitor teams for growth.
• Manage all levels of production shifts, quality, sales, training, environmental compliance, and safety.
• Improve weak areas of shifts and look for ways to drive continuous process improvements.
• Keep records and training documentation on personnel assigned to production.
• Assign work assignments to the supervisors, ensuring labor distribution aligns with production needs.
• Help develop better work practices for teams.
• Provide weekly feedback to the Plant Manager, addressing concerns, issues, personnel, maintenance practices, and plant status.

• College degree, preferred - Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering.
• 3-5 years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in process improvement and lean manufacturing systems.
• Experience with a computerized maintenance program.
• 480 vAC/3/60 electrical troubleshooting.
• Strong experience with rigging of motors, mechanical conveyors, pulleys, and other heavy components.
• Lean Manufacturing experience;
  Six Sigma certification a plus.
• Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot.
• Good communication skills – bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Team player, building and motivating teams, leading and contributing to a team effort.
• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel and Word.

• Must be able to perform all listed duties.
• Will be exposed to dusty and noisy conditions periodically, and outdoor responsibilities.
• Involves a mixture of light, moderate, and heavy physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a productive/technical nature.

Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. 50% bend, stoop, twist, reach, and climb steps. Up to 75% walking or standing required. Employee regularly required to use hands to handle tools, machinery equipment, welding equipment, and large and small mechanical parts, regular fine hand manipulation, and may be required to write and type on a computer keyboard.

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.