What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at V-T INDUSTRIES?
Company Overview:
VT Industries, Inc., is North America’s leading manufacturer of architectural wood doors for commercial and residential applications, the largest post-form laminate countertop manufacturer in the United States, as well as a leading source for butcher block countertops and other architectural wood products. VT is a family-owned company that offers a dynamic work environment and continues to invest in state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and processes, as well as growth and development opportunities for its team members. The company’s three divisions serve customers from fifteen manufacturing facilities strategically located throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Position Description
Overall Responsibilities:
The PM will lead the day-to-day manufacturing and distribution operations in alignment with the General Manager’s strategic initiatives and goals. The PM will lead a team of Supervisors and Leads who are directly responsible for hourly team members performing production duties. The PM will also demonstrate aptitude in utilizing lean and/or continuous improvement methodology to drive Plant improvements.
Essential Job Functions:
- Plan, lead and manage a complex, multi-shift production and distribution operations
- Review and analyze production, quality control and operational reports
- Analyze quality issues and able to determine root cause to develop and implement corrective actions
- Plan and direct production activities and establish priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors
- Manage 4 to 6 supervisors as direct reports, performing annual evaluations, mid-year reviews, providing positive recognition and/or corrective action as necessary
- Promote safe work environment, including identifying safety hazards, performing timely follow up on safety issues and corrections
- Serve as a Safety Committee member and leader, ensure compliance with and champion all safety programs
- Work with General Manager to:
- Set Production schedules and goals
- Report on Departments that are behind schedule, identifying reasons and removing obstacles to meet production completion and ship dates
- Report on back orders and measures being taken to resolve backorder issues
- Work with HR on hiring practices of new employees, and work with Supervisors on following hiring/transfer policy
- Maintain consistency in adherence to established HR / employment policies in areas of responsibility
- Work with Supervisors on training, motivating, and rewarding employees
- Support Open Door Policy and establish Employee Communication programs
- Work with General Manager, Sr Manager of Engineering, Sr Engineering Manager and CI Manager to evaluate factory performance and develop plan for Capital Requisitions and Continuous Improvement activities to reach current and future production goals
- Work with teams to implement production changes to achieve current and future goals, tracking pertinent data/KPI to evaluate effectiveness
- Work to achieve annual metrics, as determined with General Manager, to promote VT Industries reaching annual goals
- Build a World-Class Production Team and sustainable processes that exceed customer expectations
- Maintain and promote a Servant Leader Mind-Set