Production Manager

• Manage and lead a production area in order to meet safety, quality, customer experience, production output and cost control objectives directly and through supervisors.
• Provide direction and leadership to the facility/area operations.
• Ensure safety compliance in the assigned area and in accordance with company requirements and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance programs including physically checking production and assisting with machine set-ups.
• Consistently lead teams to meet production and/or shipping goals to meet or exceed customer demand.
• Coordinate and oversee training for safety and manufacturing operations.
• Monitor inventory levels necessary to create production plans in order to meet requirements.
• Direct, assist and evaluate supervisors and production associates in both daily and long term requirements and goals.
• Ability to interact professionally with others including co-workers, vendors and customers.
• Ability to prioritize issues, analyze situations and implement effective corrective actions.
• Monitors and maintains efficiencies to achieve best cost and on-time delivery.
• Review and approve employee time and schedules, including overtime management.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assists with Capital Expenditure planning to improve safety and operational efficiencies.
• Assists with equipment troubleshooting and communications with maintenance on needs.
• Responsible for the professional development of team members, playing a key role in guiding, coaching, and providing constructive feedback to support team members in reaching their full potential.
• Create a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages collaboration, respects diverse perspectives, and empowers team members to excel in their roles.

• Associates Related Field required
• 5+ Years of manufacturing management and/or production planning experience required
• Equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis
• Strong skills and knowledge of ERP/MRP systems required
• SAP S4/Hana experience preferred.
• 5% of time traveling as necessary for training, meetings, and to assist other facilities.

Demonstrates strong leadership in managing production areas to achieve safety, quality, and cost control objectives while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and experienced in manufacturing management and production planning.