What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Trex Brand?
JOB DESCRIPTION
When you work at Trex, you’re helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way.
We are looking for a Production Manager to coordinate and direct manufacturing personnel and ensure the organization’s diverse business units receive products on time. As a Trex Production Manager, you will be looked to as an innovator in the manufacturing process and expected to implement and maintain safety programs, develop production plans, help control production costs, and ensure inventory levels are maintained. This role is a key member of our Operations team.
Our Operations team is guided by 5 beliefs:
- We put people first
- We all operate on the same page
- We own it
- We are always tuned for success
- We make dynamic decisions
It’s how we started and how we continue to lead the industry – finding intersections of opportunity and hard work, digging in, and digging deep. The result is progress, both for the company and for the people building their careers here. If you are values-driven and share our beliefs, if you are willing to hold yourself and others accountable to the highest standards, then Trex is a place you can call home.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Put safety first – Always!
- Lead and foster our “people first” culture
Plant Safety/Legal
- Implement and maintain safety programs designed to assure safe working conditions and eliminate lost time due to accidents.
- Keep safety awareness high and ensure that all employees are aware that safety is the company’s number one priority.
- Comply with legal requirements in all areas such as personnel administration, product liability and environmental protection.
Financial Control
- Develop production plans consistent with the budget and manufacturing standards set for each product. Continuously evaluate contingencies and variations that may require a revision of production plans and schedules.
- Maintain an active and effective cost-savings program in the manufacturing area.
Production
- Supervise the activities of manufacturing to ensure performance meets or exceeds the budgeted parameters in terms of volume/cost, material loss, cost of purchases and distribution.
- Control production costs consistent with the annual budgets for plant direct labor and overhead (conversion cost).
- Establish and use production standards for each manufacturing operation to maximize production efficiency.
Quality
- Ensure products manufactured and distributed meet established specifications for dimension, length, material composition, strength and appearance.
Inventory
- Manage site inventory levels and ensure the accuracy of PKG and reclaim. Utilize the Kanban system to effectively manage raw material and packaged goods consumption.
Leadership
- Select, train and motivate a competent staff of Supervisors, and Floor Leaders to ensure an efficient production operation. Ensure that training and development activities address identified needs.
- Actively manage production to foster innovation and continuous improvement through all levels of the organization.
- Support the growth and development of direct and indirect reports to promote engagement and a positive work culture.
EXPERIENCE
We are looking for leaders with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or other technical discipline along with 8 years of experience in manufacturing plant operations. 3 years of leadership experience is also required. We want to hear from you if you have previous experience as a Production Supervisor or Manufacturing Manager.
At Trex, we believe in persevering even when there’s no road map, embracing groundbreaking as a way of life. We encourage multiple perspectives and welcome diverse people who problem-solve, adapt and innovate – always with a firm foundation in safety and integrity.
WHO WE ARE
Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world’s first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products. That entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today as we continue to redefine our industry and lead the way for what’s next in outdoor living. Today, Trex is the world’s #1 brand of sustainability-made, wood-alternative decking, and deck railing – all proudly manufactured in the USA. As a publicly traded company [NYSE: TREX], we take pride in being the largest recycler of plastic film in the country as well as caring for the communities and the planet where we live. We nurture meaningful connections, from local engagement and investment to eco-friendly products and sustainable manufacturing processes.
Everything we do is grounded in our values and guided by our beliefs. We are looking for candidates who embody our core values:
- Do the Right Thing
- Act with Boldness and Authenticity
- Drive Sustainability
- Innovate and Adapt
At Trex, you’ll become part of a diverse yet unified team that sustains the trailblazing spirit and strengths that made Trex the industry leader – learning, adapting, solving and succeeding.
We welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives, and we encourage you to bring your best to help us shape the future of Trex.
BENEFITS & PERKS
We believe that real effort should be rewarded. We take care of you as part of our Trex family so you can take care of yours. Here are some of the perks beyond the paycheck:
- Time Off: We’ll give you paid holidays and paid vacation.
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance: Choose from a variety of options. We’ll cover a generous share of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program.
- 401(k) With Company Match: Save for your retirement and we’ll match it dollar for dollar.
- Tuition Reimbursement: We’re all about lifting each other to the next level. When you’re ready to get the degree, we’ll pick up part of the tab.
- Training and Education: We offer dozens of options to boost your performance – both online and on-site nearby.
- Stock Purchase Program: Invest in Trex at a discounted price.
- Employee Discount Program: When you make the World’s No. 1 Decking Brand, you’ll probably want to enjoy the finished product yourself. We’ll give you a discount.
CAREER ADVANCEMENT
At Trex, you can take pride in craftsmanship. There’s an art and a science to what we do, and we never stop working to refine and improve. That means no matter how long you’ve been with Trex, you have ongoing opportunities to grow your expertise – enhancing your career, your team and our shared efforts. You will help shape our future.
JOB LOCATION
Winchester, Virginia, United States
POSITION TYPE
Full-Time/Regular
