Manager, Production (Manufacturing)

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The incumbent may perform some or all of these duties however; it is not an exclusive or all inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.

• Implements operational strategies to assure company objectives in the areas of safety, productivity, quality, customer service, sales, human capital, cost, and profitability

• Accountable for assigned site's key performance metrics including machine and labor efficiencies and provides guidance to departmental leaders to ensure scorecard objectives are met

• Supports site leader in managing capacity and participates in collaboration with other sites on scheduling optimization to meet internal and external customer on-time-delivery demands

• Supports equipment feasibility studies and makes recommendations for investment; implements capital expenditure project and is accountable for payback expectations

• Collaborates with cross-functional leaders to set continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence

• Executes the annual financial plan and monitors performance through forecasting and/or other company reports

• Provides guidance on staffing, training, employee relations and performance management to develop and enhance the salaried and hourly production team, working closely with direct reports

• Interacts with key stakeholders to provide technical support, explore new business opportunities, and/or resolve order problems or complaints

• Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications

• Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Associates Degree and/or 3 to 5 years of experience in the field required

• Bachelor's Degree and/or 5 years of experience in the field preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bilingual (English Spanish) a plus

• Knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations, and regulatory requirements associated with safety and protection of workers, environment, and site

• Knowledge of day-to-day and strategic issues, operational requirements, and management of a manufacturing facility

• Knowledge of the physical environment and full spectrum of activities for managing and maintaining physical facilities and infrastructure

• Knowledge of tools and techniques for preventing and addressing theft of assets, theft of information, vandalism, sabotage, and other threats to a manufacturing facility

• Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing, including its safe usage, maintenance, and storage

• Knowledge of technologies and applications used in manufacturing products and in the optimization of manufacturing processes

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Primarily works in a production and/or warehouse setting with time also spent in an office setting

• Frequent walking and standing required

• Occasional travel required

• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

• Available via e-mail and phone 24/7