Production Manager

Overview:

The Production Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the cement production process, ensuring efficient and effective production while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Management:

• Plan, organize, and oversee the cement production process from raw material handling to final product dispatch.
• Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer demand while optimizing resources and minimizing costs.
• Monitor production metrics and adjust processes to ensure efficiency and product quality.

Team Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of production staff, including operators, technicians, and supervisors.
• Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications throughout the production process.
• Implement and maintain quality control procedures and troubleshoot any issues that arise.
• Coordinate with the Quality Assurance department to address any non-conformities and implement corrective actions.
• Promote and enforce a safe working environment, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments.
• Lead incident investigations and develop strategies to prevent recurrence.
• Partner with safety to promote NCC policy and MSHA regulation compliance.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and other best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and track their impact on production performance.
• Develop and manage the production budget, including labor, materials, and maintenance costs.
• Monitor and control production expenses to achieve financial targets.
• Collaborate with the procurement department to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing of raw materials and supplies.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• A master’s degree is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a production management role within the cement plant.
• 3 years Supervisory
• Certification in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.

Competitive pay and benefits.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• production management role within the cement plant: 5 years (Required)
• Supervising: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lebec, CA 93243: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $150,000 - $170,000