Production Manager

We, at Elite Comfort Solutions LLC, are searching for a Production Manager. Did you know we are a global leader in foam technology?  That’s right!  In fact, we have been pioneers in this industry for over 20 years.  Since then, we have partnered with Leggett & Platt and been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible.  If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As a Production Manager you will have the opportunity to direct, and coordinate the operations of our facility, monitor daily workflow, and coordinate any variations from the production work schedules. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by ensuring day to day operations run smoothly.  

So, what will you be doing as a Production Manager?

• Handle all financial elements for the plant, including labor, material and overhead
• Prepare and deliver an accurate yearly budget
• Oversee all personnel actions and ensure they are handled in accordance to policy
• Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staffing levels, to ensure that activities are performed effectively, and to respond to fluctuating workloads
• Manages other supervisors on daily schedule, workflow, personnel issues
• Collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems
• Review work throughout the work process and at completion, in order to ensure that it has been performed properly
• Confirm specifications of materials loaded or unloaded are consistent with work orders
• Maintain information of items loaded, and problems encountered
• Evaluate employee performance, and prepare performance appraisals
• Prepare and maintain work records and reports
• Fills in for any area, employee, department as needed
• Ensure all equipment, tools, PPE are all in proper place & in safe condition
• Check quality of material coming into departments and monitor the status of various orders
• Show operators how styles are to be fabricated and assist in the training of new employees in those operations
• Expedite necessary orders through the plant
• Assist in making sure all raw materials are ordered as needed
• Relay any necessary information to plant personnel and assist supervisors in communication with support staffs
• Must use discretion and independent judgment in decision making.
• Other duties as assigned by the operations/plant manager

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Ten years of related work experience, preferably six of them in manufacturing
• Experience with Foam Fabrication preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent; six years of related work experience and an Associate’s degree
• Possess knowledge of manufacturing accounting procedures
• Possess strong knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Ability to effectively present information and answer questions from managers, customers, sales force, etc.
• Ability to solve practical problems and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Quality - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Quantity - Meet productivity standards; Complete work in timely manner; Strive to increase productivity.
• Safety - Observe all safety procedures and policies; Report potentially unsafe conditions to supervisor; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Good attention to detail.

What to Do Next

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