Production Manager

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Production Manager

What Brought You Here

• Pay: $80,000-$100,000
• Day shift hours: Day Shift 6 AM Start 10-12 Hour Shifts
• Benefits starting DAY ONE!
• Bonus: Participate in our Monthly Incentive Bonus Program based off Team performance! 
• Located at: 100 Business Center Dr. Cheswick, PA 15024

Who You Are:

Self-motivated and goal-oriented person with a drive to succeed to maximize business results. Fosters a whatever it takes attitude to get the job done.

What you will be doing:

• Communicate and reinforce the company's strategic vision and operational goals to the production team.
• Manage daily production operations, including setting production goals, monitoring performance, and ensuring efficient workflow.
• Lead, coach, and supervise production and transportation supervisors overseeing approximately 30 employees.
• Promote a safe work environment by monitoring facility safety conditions and ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies.
• Oversee employee training and development, including onboarding new team members and reinforcing proper work methods and procedures.
• Serve as a positive leader and mentor, fostering employee engagement and promoting opportunities for growth within the organization.
• Ensure product quality by overseeing inspections and verifying that all products meet company specifications.
• Monitor inventory levels and implement effective cost-control processes to maintain operational efficiency.
• Ensure on-time delivery of products by managing production schedules and coordinating workflow across departments.
• Maintain accurate and timely production reports and communicate operational updates to senior management and support teams (HR, Customer Service, Sales, etc.).
• Provide timely feedback on employee performance, including performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and operational challenges such as equipment issues or material shortages.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities by improving processes, optimizing resource utilization, and reducing waste.
• Control operational expenses by minimizing labor overtime, premium freight, and equipment repair costs.
• Lead and execute company initiatives that impact production performance, efficiency, and quality standards.

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; and 5 years management experience in a manufacturing environment; OR equivalent management experience in manufacturing environment. 
• Proven track record in safety accountability and responsibility
• Must have the demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a diverse workforce
• Must be a change agent with strong analytical abilities
• Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures including lean manufacturing techniques required
• Must have excellent follow through and communications skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments
• Must demonstrate proficient computer skills to include knowledge of manufacturing software, Excel, Word and PowerPoint