Production Manager

Production Manager

Production Manager will oversee daily operations of the plant including production, quality control, inventory, ordering, shipping and receiving. This is a hands-on position which requires oversight and direct involvement in all areas listed above.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations and maintenance activities
• Manages scheduling and timing of production
• Increase production, while maintaining quality standards
• Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results
• Train and assist employees to create a multi-functional staff
• Identify areas of inefficiency or waste and take corrective action
• Commit to and enforce plant safety procedures
• Commit to and enforce all company policies and processes
• Ensure that products are built to company’s quality control standards
• Ensure parts inventory is properly maintained and organized
• Coordinate directly with vendors
• Oversee employees – assign work to employees, ensure employee productivity and compliance with all company policies/procedures
• Solve problems as they occur on the shop floor
• Ensure that company housekeeping standards are maintained
• Perform other essential functions as assigned
• Maintain and repair machines as needed

Skills:

The ideal candidate will have excellent management skills, problem solving skills, strong organization skills, strong oral communication skills and leadership skills. Must have the ability to multi-task and function efficiently under pressure. Must possess knowledge of operations, production/manufacturing, quality control, and inventory control. Must have general computer knowledge. Must be a team player and a leader. Experience with metal fabrication and design is a plus.

• Proven working experience as a manager
• Adequate knowledge of management principles
• Adequate knowledge of production/manufacturing operations
• Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise
• Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, production, and inventory processes
• Computer literacy - Microsoft office (word, outlook, excel)
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
• Strong team building, decision-making, and people management skills
• Demonstrate a strong commitment toward results – execution, attention to details
• Strong sense of initiative
• Ability to lead, and work as a team player
• Ability to schedule work assignment to maximize production efficiency
• Ability to teach/train employees
• Strong problem solving skills - Ability to identify problems, develop solutions to problems, and implement corrective action
• Ability to follow, implement, and enforce company policies and processes
• Metal fabrication and design experience a plus
• Bilingual English and Spanish required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person