Production Manager

The Operations Manageris responsible for coordinating all dailyactivityrelated to the safe and efficient operation of WITRON's advanced automated material handling systemin order tomeet or exceed customer production targets. A successful Operations Manager will understand the operational and business needs of our customer and effectively engage with all levels of operation to drive collaboration, innovation, and success.

Serve as the primary deputy to Site Manager both internally and externally for customer relations, employee matters, and operational decisions

Generate, analyze, and provide feedback relating to a variety of production and KPI reports to ensure superior, data-driven operational output

Drive departmental and team operational excellence through regular process reviews and real-time feedback based on measurable deliverables

Partner with the Site Manager to fully understand customer service expectations and implement necessary changes to processes and procedures to constantly improve performance

Manage employee headcounts through effective workforce planning, drive responsible labor costs, and support results-driven team structure

Maintain open, effective, and responsive communication with the customer on all aspect of operations directly impacting the customers' expectations

Attend and, in the case of the Site Manager's unavailability, chair staff meetings

Promote a "Safety First" mindset in all activities

Coordinate and supervise all production team activity in accordance withall applicable policies,lawsand regulations

Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager and maintenance team to effectively schedule preventive and repair maintenance activities to minimize impact to daily production

Action immediate resolutions to irregular operations through careful and impactful review of process deviations and implementation of innovative and effective solutions

Approach each day with a continuous improvement mindset and drive all levels of the organization to strive to be better

Provide leadership for colleagues by mentoring future leaders, promoting open communication between teams, coaching on process and procedural compliance, leading training & development initiatives, and promoting the company's values

Act as a subject matter expert for WITRON system functionality and roles & responsibilities for the extended operations team

High school diploma or GED required; 2- or 4-year college degree or trade school certification preferred

Minimum 3 years' experience in a supervisory role

Previous experience in warehouse, supply chain, manufacturing, or industrial sectors

Familiarity with basiclogisticsand supply chain principles

Basic understanding of automated material handling systems

Customer-oriented communication and management

Proven track recordof team building

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Able to prioritize multiple tasks and workload in a fast-paced environment

Comfortable operating with ambiguity

P & L experience

Ability to coordinate and supervise a team of colleagues working in shift patterns

Experience in scheduling and/or overseeing planned, preventive, and unplanned maintenance

Knowledge of OSHA safety guidelines

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

Wear appropriate personnel protective equipment in all safety-sensitive areas

Be capable of continuous walking, standing, and climbing

Lift, pull, push up to 50 lbs.

This role may require occasional domestic and/or international travelin order toundergoingrelevant training, to attend internal and/or customer meetings, and/or to support other WITRON facilities as needed.

Flexibility to work any shift as required by operational needs

Ability to beon-callas needed to ensure operational integrity

Innovative Environment:

Be at the forefront of technology with WITRON's advanced automated material handling system.

Continuous Growth:

Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement withample opportunities for career development and advancement.

• We offer three (3) bonus opportunities
• comprehensive health benefits
• We offer company paid Basic Life
• Dependent Life
• AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• We offer a great 401(k) match
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance and much more