Production Manager

Primary Purpose

The Production Manager is responsible for managing and directing production activities within our manufacturing facility. The Production Manager coordinates the production of goods, ensures machines are repaired and running smoothly, and manages staff on production lines and fabrication. The Production Manager will provide technical and quality support to ensure all manufactured products are built in compliance with required codes, specifications and, most importantly, customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish / English.
  • Required
• 5+ years of experience in production control or other related fields within a manufacturing environment, including supervisory experience.
  • Required
• Leadership skills and ability to manage staff.
  • Required
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives.
  • Preferred
• Strong knowledge of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Preferred
• Communicates clearly and effectively.
  • Required
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
  • Required
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
  • Required
• Adept at handling pressure in various customer situations and working well under deadlines.
  • Required
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree is preferred.
  • Preferred

Job Description

• Preserve and meet production goals.
  • Required
• Hire, train, and supervise workers.
  • Required
• Correct problems on production line, to include testing machines for disrepair and malfunctions.
  • Required
• Change production levels and staffing on different product lines to minimize inventory levels.
  • Required
• Maintain product standards.
  • Required
• Implement training programs.
  • Required
• Cross-train worker teams for maximum production flexibility.
  • Required

Management Responsibilities

• Manage 2 Supervisors, 4 Leads, and up to 60 workers.
  • Required

Work Schedule

• Standard schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6am - 4:30pm.
  • Required
• Additional hours (including Fridays) may be required to meet deadlines or complete assignments.
  • Required