Production Manager Jobs

Position Summary:

TheProductionManagerwill oversee theproductionprocess, coordinating allproductionactivities andoperations. The incumbent will monitor theproductionprocess and adjust schedules as needed. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Engineering andManufacturing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Manage blow molding, extrusion and packaging teams to efficiently use materials and machinery.

- Oversee a workforce of 75+ employees in theproductionarea (four 12-hour shifts).

- Coach and directproductionsupervisors in effectivelymanagingeach respectiveproductionshift.

- Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, federal and/or company policy and procedures.

- Works alongside the Vice President of Engineering andManufacturingtoo.

- Planproductionto ensure customer deadlines are met.

- Prepare operational schedules and coordinatemanufacturingactivities to ensureproductionof products meets schedules.

- Communicate effectivelyproductiontargets and priorities toproductionsupervisors andmanufacturingsupport teams including quality, maintenance and engineering.

- Act as assistant projectmanagerof all capital projects.

- Maintainproductionand inventory records. Provide weekly/monthly reports as required.

- Monitor and maintain all applicableproductionpermits and ensure that the facility complies with all local, state, federal and company policies.

- Manage employee selection, training, performance evaluation, documentation, salary and termination processes.

- Maintain a positive, proactive labor environment.

- Ability to effectively handle associate relationship situations.

- This is a 24/7 plant operation

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

- 5+ years’ experience inmanufacturingoperations

- 2+ years’ experience in a supervisory capacity

- Bachelor’s degree preferred.

- High school diploma or equivalent is required.

- Excellent projectmanagementskills

- Proven track record of successfully training employees in productivity and safety.

- Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations preferred

- Ability to coach and mentor employees on a one-on-one basis as well as a group.

- Ability to lead by example.