Production Manager

Direct and manage all production operations including:

Production:

• Assist Operations Manager in continued improvement of production control, standard operating procedures, safety, quality, and performance management
• Provide leadership and problem solving through a 30-day planning cycle

• Submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports to Operations Managers as required
• Provide production scheduling for all three shifts
• Maintain proper inventory levels

Quality:

• Ensure that all production meets required ISO quality standards.  Work with Quality Manager to solve quality issues as they arise before product reaches customer
• Maintain 100% on-time delivery

Safety:

• Support all safety activities including, but not limited to, safety huddles, 5S walks, monthly safety training, safety orientation etc.
• Identify unsafe conditions and take action to rectify hazards
• Work with Human Resources and Operations Manager on accident investigations

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise Leads and be responsible for a production operation containing both permanent and temporary employees
• Manage employee headcounts to meet production demand
• Train employees on safety, equipment, products, policy, procedures, etc.
• Provide employees coaching and development
• Work with Human Resources on employee hiring and retention, training and development, performance reviews, discipline, etc.
• Plan, assign and direct work for supervised employees.
• Conduct annual performance appraisals.
• Reward and discipline employees when appropriate
• Address complaints and resolve problems.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Five to seven years experience managing production schedules, headcounts, and inventory in a fast pace manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate a proven track record for identifying areas of improvement, developing an action plan, successfully implementing an action plan and reporting on results
• Understand OSHA safety regulations and be able to identify and resolve unsafe conditions
• Experience working with quality control measures.  Work with ISO 9001 a plus
• Experience working with Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Bi-Lingual in Spanish/ English a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and inventory tracking/ scheduling software.  Experience with Mapic preferred but not required
• Strong computer skills including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint; inventory management software etc.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational and database administration skills.
• Exceptional attention to details.
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems.
• Strong motivation, high energy and ability to work independently or with a team.