Production Manager

Job Description:

The Production Manager brings the necessary characteristics to thrive and exemplifies the company values of Safety, Integrity, Servant Leadership, Respect for People, and Customer Focus.

The Production Manager works with the Operations Manager to ensure a safe, healthy and accident-free work environment. This position is responsible for aligning the production department with the organization's strategic and long-range goals, and conducts organizational reviews to identify strengths, weaknesses, & opportunities to evaluate operational effectiveness. The manager must be a leader foremost with the ability to encourage and motivate others within the department to excel within their specific job functions. Creating a team environment where everyone contributes is the essence of this position. The Production Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the department operation, including safety metrics, coordinating the operation of equipment, productivity/waste, quality, on-time delivery and employee retention.

The Production Manager must have the ability to guide and direct each team member to keep all staff & equipment operating as safely and productively as possible. The Manager must foster a cohesive and team-focused atmosphere where each member of the team is unified throughout the production process.

Education:

· 5 years’ experience in a production manufacturing or similar environment.

· 3 years’ experience in manufacturing/operations with previous management responsibilities required.

· Preferred - Degree Mechanical Engineering, Operations, Production Management, or Business Administration.

· Preferred - Experience in Lean or Six Sigma practices and philosophy.

Skills and Abilities:

· Strong leadership skills and passion to share your knowledge and coach your team.

· Strong knowledge of production processes in a lean manufacturing environment.

· Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.

· Excellent communication and human relations skills and the ability to lead and motivate subordinates.

· Administrative skills to include planning, coordinating, team building, communication, organization and time management

· Ability to develop leadership skills, including planning, implementing, monitoring, and reporting; problem solving, decision making, and negotiating.

· Ability to define and analyze problems and develop timely and effective solutions, evaluating relevant facts to judge and form conclusions.

· Manufacturing/Mechanical knowledge/skills, a plus.

Equipment/Software:

· Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP) and reporting tools.

· Proficient in Microsoft 365 including Excel, Word & Outlook and ability to learn and instruct others on software applications.

· SharePoint

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Production manager will be responsible for the direct management of shift/department supervisors. This will require effective coordination with planning and scheduling of the area and personnel management and development.

As a leader , the Production Manager must possess and demonstrate a positive attitude and should lead by example. He/she must be willing to work alongside other members of the team to encourage and strengthen them in their role.

Individual and team development is the primary focus of this position. The advancement of production leads, to supervisor, and to manager, will be important to the team’s development.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

What working conditions or physical functions are normally required to perform the essential functions of the job?

· Ability to frequently lift 25 pounds on a regular basis and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

· Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk/ hear.

· Regular bending, stooping, stretching, twisting, and turning.

· Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.

· Requires close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

· Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, air borne dust/debris, heavy equipment traffic, slip/trip hazards.

· Noise level requires hearing protection in all plant areas.

· Ability to work in adverse weather conditions (hot, cold, etc.)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Marion, VA 24354: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $-1