Manager, Production

Overview

All weather Wood Company, (AWW) is seeking a Production Manager to join their team based in Woods Cross, Utah! This is an exempt position, the base salary for this position is $85,000.00 to $. Your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic locations, skills, education, and/or experience. Please keep in mind the range published is the full base salary.

We also offer a generous benefits package;
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K matching and company paid Life Insurance. To learn more about our benefits.

All weather Wood is the largest producer and distributor of waterborne preservative treated wood products in the Western USA. Operating six wood preserving plants in California, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, and Washington, these state-of-the-art facilities enable year-round production of a variety of preservative systems, fire retardants, and wood species, including Douglas-fir, Hem fir, and Southern Yellow Pine. With support from two full-service distribution centers in California, All weather Wood partners with home improvement retailers, lumberyards, and building material dealers to bring a full range of preservative and fire-retardant lumber and plywood products to market.

The Production Manager is responsible for overall production of the pressure treating business. This position will assist the Treating Plant Manager in providing leadership and management to the employees as they learn aspects of the business. The Production Manager will ensure a consistently high level of performance in the areas of workplace safety and environmental compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist the Plant Manager with direct supervision of employees.
• Schedule employees and production levels to coordinate with the needs of the Distribution Center.
• Improve process efficiencies within the plant.
• Maintain, develop, and adhere to safety programs.
• Assist in inventory cycle counts and audits.
• Maintain inventory levels to meet customer needs.
• Communicate with purchasing when inventory is insufficient to meet needs of customers.
• Understand production flow and work with site supervisors to achieve production expectations.
• Analyze inventory levels and provide appropriate reports to upper-level management for production needs assessment.
• Support the Distribution Center and other outside customers with the highest quality products delivered with superior service.
• Maintain a safe and environmentally responsible working environment.
• Assist in preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts to upper-level management.
• Analyze the financial impact of the day-to-day operations as well as the long-term decisions.
• Review and recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product (continual improvement).
• Understand and assume the responsibility of scheduling and overseeing the department payroll.
• Implement approved changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Analyze and resolve work issues and/or assist workers in solving work issues.
• Initiate plans to motivate employees to achieve higher performance.
• Develop a culture within the business to foster teamwork.
• Ability to develop the necessary skills to expand into Senior Management.
• Complete projects assigned as directed by Senior Management.
• Ensure that quality expectations are achieved.
• Implement process and cultural change to improve efficiency or as directed to do so by management.
• Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Bachelor's degree (B.
  
  A.) from four-year College or university, preferred; 3 + years of progressive experience and/or…