Production Manager

1. Ensure plant maintains a safe working environment.
2. Develop and mentor front line leadership to maintain smooth efficient work operations and ensure positive Associate relations.
3. Encourage through front line leadership excellence in Associate performance to meet customer needs and set metrics.
4. Through direct reporting team, meet customer requirements through Leaders Standard Work, Process Standardized.
5. Focus on continuous improvement through process improvements, layout, and systems. Participate and promote Lean/DTMS concepts and activities.
6. Participate as a member of the plant management team to ensure the plant optimum efficiency and effectiveness.
7. Develop or assist in developing plans/procedures/manuals/policies related to manufacturing functions.
8. Play a key role in establishing plant policies and procedures in conjunction with management and implement policies, production standards, quality and safety programs with assistance from other Managers.
9. Develop and implement capital plans to modernize manufacturing processes regarding cost reduction or efficiency improvement projects.
10. Work closely with Engineering to ensure new processes and tooling optimize manufacturing capabilities.
11. Play a key role in resolving personnel, equipment, material and quality issues as related to Production.
12. Responsible to ensure high 5S standards are maintained and principles are part of daily plant operation.
13. Develop and adhere to plant budgets & TS16949 procedures.
14. Prepare reports as required and participate in meetings.
15. Ensure the smooth flow of all plant operations, troubleshoots and solves problems.
16. Coordinates production planning, control and scheduling.
17. Ensure efficient utilization of equipment, facility and process optimization.
18. Responsible for 100% production attainment.
19. Responsible for direct labor efficiencies. 92%t.
20. With HR support, ensure the right person is in the right job at the right time.
21. Responsible to have all production positions 100% cross trained with job rotation implemented.
22. Overtime: Adhere to and enforce established Overtime targets - Submit request for approval of all overtime daily. Submit request for approval of weekend Overtime in advance.
23. Production Manager is responsible and accountable for production reporting. Hours entry, Quantities entry and Downtime Code entry etc. Access Associates and arrange training as required.
24. Use ERP System to Access Production schedule attainment and shop floor data accuracy.
25. Prepare LSW matrix as a tool to plan and measure standard work and submit to GM once per week.

About the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services

The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services (ADWS) is the state agency responsible for providing job-related services to unemployed state residents, such as coordinating training and educational opportunities, processing unemployment insurance claims, and connecting job seekers with employment opportunities in the state.

The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services consists of four major sections: Workforce Services, Adult Education, Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, and Services for the Blind. Each section is responsible for administering multiple state and federal grants, the programs they fund, and the services they provide to Arkansans.

DWS is unique from other state agencies because it is almost 100% federally funded. DWS does not earn a profit, and the agency’s success is measured by its ability to meet the needs of Arkansas employers and job seekers. The Arkansas Legislature appropriates the agency’s funds and has the authority to pass legislation affecting agency programs and services on a state level. As a result, DWS adheres to both state and federal laws and regulations. The size of the agency’s budget and staffing levels are adapted to meet the needs of the state and its customers while balancing the requirements of stakeholders.

ADWS Information Desk: 501-682-2121