Manager, Production

About the role

Allweather Wood Company (AWW) is seeking a Production Manager to join their team based in Woods Cross, Utah. This is an exempt position with a base salary range of $85,000.00 to $100,000.00. The final base salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Plant Manager with direct supervision of employees.
• Schedule employees and production levels to coordinate with the needs of the Distribution Center.
• Improve process efficiencies within the plant.
• Maintain, develop, and adhere to safety programs.
• Assist in inventory cycle counts and audits.
• Maintain inventory levels to meet customer needs.
• Communicate with purchasing when inventory is insufficient to meet customer needs.
• Understand production flow and work with site supervisors to achieve production expectations.
• Analyze inventory levels and provide appropriate reports to upper-level management for production needs assessment.
• Support the Distribution Center and other outside customers with the highest quality products delivered with superior service.
• Maintain a safe and environmentally responsible working environment.
• Assist in preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for upper-level management.
• Analyze the financial impact of day-to-day operations as well as long-term decisions.
• Review and recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product (continual improvement).
• Understand and assume responsibility for scheduling and overseeing the department payroll.
• Implement approved changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Analyze and resolve work issues and/or assist workers in solving work issues.
• Initiate plans to motivate employees to achieve higher performance.
• Develop a culture within the business to foster teamwork.
• Ability to develop the necessary skills to expand into Senior Management.
• Complete projects assigned as directed by Senior Management.
• Ensure that quality expectations are achieved.
• Implement process and cultural change to improve efficiency or as directed to do so by management.
• Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive experience and/or training; or the equivalent combination of education including leadership of other personnel.
• Minimum of two years’ supervisory experience and/or inventory management experience desired.
• Supervisory or key leadership role experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must maintain and carry a valid driver’s license and remain eligible to operate a company vehicle (automobiles and trucks) in accordance with company policy guidelines.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and communicate them to employees.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Physical Demands

• Frequently sit and use a computer; regularly stand and walk through office, yard, storage, loading, and production areas, including concrete and uneven surfaces.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms above and below shoulder level.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and communicate.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a warehouse and/or outdoor yard setting where lumber and building materials are stored, moved, and distributed.
• Employees are frequently exposed to dust, wood particles, treating chemicals in some locations, and moderate noise levels from machinery and forklifts.
• The role involves working around moving equipment, elevated loads, and other industrial hazards, requiring strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Surfaces may include concrete floors, uneven terrain, or outdoor gravel areas, which can be wet or slippery.
• The position may require working in tight spaces and around high shelving areas.
• The employee is also exposed to a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow, when working in or around outdoor areas of the facility.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, requiring the consistent use of hearing protection in designated areas.
• The employee is required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as mandated by company policy and OSHA Standards, which may include: safety glasses or face shields, hearing protection, safety gloves, safety footwear, hard hats, and respiratory protection if necessary.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K matching
• Company-paid life insurance