Production Manager

The Operations Planner would report directly to the plant manager. Coordinates activities concerning the production of company products. Responsible for helping coordinate the scheduling, fabrication and shipment of all orders within the fabrication facility working in conjunction with safety, quality, purchasing, transportation, and production control. Ensure that the facility’s safety, quality, production and cost objectives are met by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervision.

• Assure the safety of all employees and ensure that safe working conditions exist in all areas while implementing continuous improvement plans to eliminate all work‑related incidents.
• Confer with management personnel to establish production and quality control standards, policies and procedures.
• Assure all standards are met and ensure compliance with all engineering specifications and certification agencies.
• Plan and direct production activities and establish production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations, customer service and cost factors.
• Control inventory, scrap and material utilization.
• Coordinate production activities with procurement, maintenance and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines and equipment.
• Daily review data with plant leaders regarding safety, quality, productivity, cost, etc. in a lean production environment to determine causes of non‑conformity with product specifications, operating and/or production/processes using root‑cause analysis and similar tools.
• Develop and implement operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve safety and product quality.
• Work with production control supervisor to revise production schedules and priorities because of equipment failure or operating systems.
• Consult with maintenance personnel related to modifications of machines and equipment to improve production and quality of products.
• Assist and mentor the development of employees identified as possible candidates for future advancement using training programs, educational opportunities and mentoring to better qualify them for current and future positions within the company.
• Confer with management to uphold company policies, maintain superior employee relations and attain company‑wide goals.
• Compile, store and retrieve production data.
• Oversee plant to ensure a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform and direct special projects as assigned.

• Current driver’s license.
• Must be able to commit to flexible work hours and be self‑motivated.
• May be required to do some traveling.

• A thorough knowledge of MBCI/ABC products and their related manufacturing processes is desirable.
• Knowledge of and experience applying lean concepts is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university with an emphasis in manufacturing, engineering or operations management; or associate degree in manufacturing, engineering or operations management and/or have 5 to 7 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Mechanical background is preferred.

• Lifting Capacity – ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Mobility – prolonged periods of time on feet, standing, bending, etc.
• Exposure – moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and non‑climate‑controlled environment.
• Noise tolerance – noise levels may be high at times.

Site Address: 24350 Co Rd 14, Florence, Alabama 35633

Full‑time employees receive medical, dental, vision benefits starting day one. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401(k), EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with this Organization's Participation in E‑Verify Poster here.

If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources.

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.