Manager, Production

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure priorities of Safety, Quality, and Productivity are maintained at the forefront of all activities.
• Role model and ensure company safety policies are adhered to and all department personnel and visitors utilize safe work habits.
• Prioritize and schedule department to ensure on-time delivery of product. Also, ensure shipping schedules are met utilizing given resources and communicating with involved departments throughout the process.
• Responsible for increasing throughput, flow and capacity in assigned areas, in conjunction with Production Leaders.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements in methods and processes to increase productivity, quality, profitability and a demand driven manufacturing plant.
• Strategize and optimize production processes to ensure on-time delivery while minimizing disruptions and enhancing efficiency.
• Collaborate with the operations team to identify cost‑saving opportunities without compromising safety or quality.
• Displays a good understanding of key aspects of the organization’s mission and strategies; can convey this information so that it is relatable to direct reports.
• Actively involved in Continuous Improvement activities and actively participate in company‑wide strategic planning and implementation.
• Provide leadership in the upholding of Samuel Policies and Values.
• Shares information and viewpoints openly and directly with others, both written and verbal.
• Track and diagnose plant KPI’s to meet the goals of the division (Productivity, Scrap, Returns, etc.)
• Collects and understands important data used for financial metrics drawing accurate conclusions from information; makes sound decisions regarding expenditures.
• Lead and manage production related capital projects required to maintain the plant and/or operations from initiation of capital funds request to completion of the project.
• Develop the manufacturing plan and establish procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure that products conform to established customer and company quality standards.
• Directly leads production leaders and manufacturing weld trainers.
• Develop and implement comprehensive fleet management strategies to optimize vehicle performance and cost‑effectiveness.
• Manage fleet vehicle programs.
• Ensure all CDL drivers adhere to federal, state, and local regulations, including licensing, certifications and hours of service.
• Manage regular audits and inspections to verify compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Plan, schedule and execute the efficient transportation of goods, materials, and personnel, optimizing routes for time and cost savings.
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline logistics processes and enhance overall operational efficiency.
• Manage facilities maintenance, including building repairs, security, and cleanliness.
• Other duties as required.

• ERP systems.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows based program.

• Ability to work will in a fast paced environment to meet team expectations.
• Ability to understand and abide by all safety rules and regulations to perform the job.
• Must have a basic understanding of computers.
• Completion of post‑secondary education, with a major in Business Administration or Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience,
• Minimum of 5 years of production management experience; manufacturing facility preferred.
• Experience managing in a job‑shop or discrete manufacturing environment within the metal forming industry preferred.
• A working understanding of business systems and manufacturing practices.
• Experience with identifying and implementing process improvement.
• Teamwork &…