EFP - Manager, Production

The Production Manager oversees and manages all aspects of the production process to ensure products are manufactured efficiently, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role bridges strategic plant-level goals with day-to-day production execution. It includes planning, coordinating, and supervising production activities, managing team performance, ensuring safety, and collaborating with other departments to optimize plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and implement daily and long-term production schedules aligned with business goals.
• Allocate resources (materials, equipment, personnel) to meet production targets and timelines.
• Lead, motivate, and supervise Production Supervisors and production floor employees.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and training to ensure optimal productivity and compliance with procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections and monitor processes to ensure products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Track production performance and generate reports to analyze trends and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with departments such as maintenance, quality, and shipping to support efficient plant operations.
• Monitor production costs, identify inefficiencies, and implement cost-reduction strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA and internal safety policies and enforce safe work practices.

Qualifications

Position requires 3 years related supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting. Demonstrated leadership success and problem-solving capability are required. The successful candidate will be results oriented, a strong communicator, and have a passion for safety and quality. To be successful, must consistently present oneself as positive and professional and maintain productive work relationships with team members at all levels.

Company Overview

Founded in Elkhart, Indiana in 1954, EFP is strategically located to serve the central United States with two of the largest EPS molding plants in the U.S. Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, the company also has locations in Decatur, Alabama, Nashville, Tennessee, and Evansville, Indiana.

EFP can design, mold, fabricate and provide fulfillment capabilities, kitting, assembly, custom systems, and inventory management. Nashville is also home to the company's Temperature Solutions Center of Excellence.

For more than 30 years, EFP, LLC has been owned by J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc., a privately held, diversified manufacturing company with operating subsidiaries throughout North America. In addition to expanded foam products, these companies produce commercial van bodies, step vans, funeral coaches, limousines, pick-up truck bed enclosures and tonneau covers, and precision machined components. The size and strength of the Poindexter companies provides EFP with the leadership and resources to stay on the leading edge in today's marketplace. Because of this, EFP can provide our customers ground breaking packaging and component solutions.

For more information about our company, access EFPs web site at www.efpcorp.com.

EFP offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. EFP's benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA, and a 401(k) Plan with company contributions.