Production Manager

Principal Responsibilities

• Implements manufacturing operations business plans to include all program requirements, employee safety, environmental compliance, image, labor hours, cycle, production costs and capital improvements.
• Ensures all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met.
• Obtains data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.
• Provides guidance to the development of a manufacturing plan, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, and tooling and equipment needs and maintenance requirements.
• Captures, stores, and retrieves production data for reports.
• Assists with training and ensures all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company, government, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Develops employees to maximize their potential.
• Works with plant manager to establish budget, and reviews budget on an ongoing basis.
• Participates and contributes to company safety program.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Supervisory experience in wood products and other manufacturing environments.
• Licenses/Certifications: NA

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge and practical experience of lean manufacturing methods.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• General experience in manufacturing, quality control, safety, and production processes.
• Possess strong Management, Planning, Leadership and Communication Skills, and Human relation skills – coaching, team building, and conflict resolution.
• Strong ability to manage multiple demands, set priorities, identify and address problems, meet deadlines and manage plant safety orientation.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of email, spreadsheet software, database software, word processing software, and presentation software.

Employee Benefits

• The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace
• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
• Several company-paid benefits including:
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Access to a robust employee assistance program
• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus program opportunity
• 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
• 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays
• Career advancement opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled