Production Manager

$120,000/year + annual bonus | Paid weekly
Monday–Friday, day shift (10-hour days, 50 hours/week) + On-call support for a 3-shift production operation
Position:
The Production Manager will have daily responsibility for managing the workforce, productivity, cost control, continuous process improvement, health, and safety, as well as employee training.
In support of the company business plan to meet or exceed OEE KPIs. This is a leadership level role and will engage in the development of yearly budget and capital improvement projects;
Duties/Responsibilities:
Directly Leads and Manages Production Chiefs. Works collaboratively with Logistics, Yard, Production Planning, QA Technician, HR, Finance to ensure company financials are met or exceeded.
Safety
Inspire desired workplace safety behaviors defined in our 8 Step Safety Program. Leading and sustaining a safe place to work environment. Lead and Ensure compliance with all OSHA programs. Co- Lead Safety Committee program.
Core Responsibilities
OEE, Financials etc. Oversee the production planning, staffing, and day-to-day manufacturing operations in a cost-effective manner, accurately track and record KPI’s.
Troubleshoot and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays. Prepare and maintain appropriate production record systems utilizing Microsoft D365 etc.
Ensure the efficient management of operations of a multiple shift production facility and ensure the proper functioning of equipment identifying and resolving potential problems
Ensure product quality standards are met through inspections and material testing procedures.
Aiding in capital improvement projects including design, engineering, scheduling, purchasing, budgets and installation and PM programs
Learns, over time, how to operate all plant machines, and how to trouble shoot including PLC etc.
Create, Drive implementation and Ensure compliance and adoption of Standard and Operation Procedures ( SOP's)
Develop and implement measures to continuously improvement production methods and equipment performance via programs like 5S and Kanban.
Analyze Data drawn from production reports to identify possible improvements, reduce losses and the number of breakdowns as well as improve efficiency and product quality.
Support a 3 shift production operation
Leadership and Culture Change
Leadership: effectively lead people; Communicate, and apply company policies and procedure
Training and Development
Recruit, review and hire production team as required.
Motivate employees, be a positive source of influence, lead by example and encourage autonomous work by empowering employees
Develop and deliver employee training and development plans to ensure succession planning and employee retention
Excellent and proven people leadership and culture change management skills
Ability and proven track record to quickly establish credibility and to develop and sustain excellent business relations both internally and externally.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
OTHER
Spends 80 % of time on the shop floor not in the office.
This role is designed as a Monday through Friday full-time position, however, the right candidate has the willingness to work flexible manufacturing schedules including nights, weekends, etc. when needs demand.
Experience championing lean manufacturing philosophies like Kanban or other.
Experience with Microsoft Office tools, ERP systems, Siemens S7, and a strong Excel acumen.
Strong success track record of ability to plan, organize, implement, and inspire adoption of programs, processes, etc.
Dedication to proactive thinking, collaboration and communication
Required Skills/Abilities:
5-7+ years of work experience in a production or operations management position (Preference will be given to candidates with concrete paver stamping equipment and experience in the industry)
Ensure the proper functioning of equipment and identify potential equipment and process problems
Strong Mechanical aptitude. Mechanically inclined with proof of experience with automated and precision alignment of drive trains, conveyors machine frames.
Strong Hydraulics, Compressor, and Pneumatics aptitude and ability to find root cause and trouble shoot system issues.
Ability to test electrical systems, continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, Encoders, Controllers, Profit-Bus, Servo Motors and Drives, Siemens PLCs ( or like)
Basic knowledge in PLC Logic Controls, Programmable controls with excellent trouble shooting skills
Able to operate equipment, and proven track record of training and instructing others with little to no skills
Education and Experience:
B.S. in Engineering, Business Management or related discipline preferred
Essential Characteristics
Loyalty, honesty, humbleness and transparency
Have a strong work ethic, always consider the Company’s best interest before making a decision
Deliver results with the highest quality standards – never accept mediocrity
Have a customer-oriented approach

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No