Production Manager - Optical Manufacturing

Job Description

General Summary: Manages all aspects of the production departments and coordinates the work flow to, through, and out of these departments while managing costs in a safe and secure manner.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Oversees all aspects of production to secure levels of quality and performance.
• Utilizes supervisors and team leads to ensure proper training is provided to employees on processes, SOPs, equipment and safety.
• Maintains the production department budgets including, but not limited, to labor, supplies, consumables, spoilage and equipment cost.
• Controls costs and production metrics.
• Works with other department managers to resolve interdepartmental issues.
• Submits daily reports on department progress.
• Ensures that all safety and cleanliness standards are met in all work areas.
• Assists in analyzing and recommending the purchase of new equipment.
• Works with and coaches supervisors to ensure proper communication and coaching of associates is done on a consistent basis and according to company policy.
• Maintains performance records for production supervisors.
• Reviews associate performance through HR's performance management system.
• Interviews and selects candidates for production department positions with the assistance of the department's supervisors.
• Updates and implements department Policies and Procedures; enforces all Company Policies and Procedures.