Production Manager

DESCRIPTION

The Production Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of assigned manufacturing departments. As manager of the departments assigned, this position leads the manufacturing group to meet key business objectives including safety, quality, productivity, delivery, etc. Position is responsible for ensuring production and quality requirements are met in order to satisfy the customer base in an efficient and cost-effective manner. This position also leads, trains, develops, and mentors all departmental assigned team members. Position must also maintain that discipline and procedures are being followed in accordance with the Safety, Quality, Engineering, Human Resources, and Finance Departments guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for all production activities in assigned manufacturing departments
• Including but not limited to both tactical and operational activities such as: developing and implementing system-level solutions to optimize efficiency and resource utilization while increasing safety levels, minimizing costs, and maintaining quality standards
• Promoting a (CI) continuous improvement culture that includes Lean Six Sigma methodology, 5S, and Kaizen
• Drive Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) across the production operations and ensure all projects are delivered in a safe manner, at the highest quality standards, while maintaining budgetary guidelines and strict deadlines.
• Proactively work with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities, EHS, QC, etc. in the incorporating of best practices into the manufacturing environment
• Work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Procurement, Planning, Engineering, and others to execute production schedules, allocate resources and capital equipment.
• Build a strong production team, providing a clear vision and engaging and motivating staff, creating a culture of (CI) continuous improvement, change, and growth.
• Monitor production requirements for assigned department(s) to ensure that all customer requirements are being met and that departments have 100% schedule attainment.
• Problem solving daily to ensure a smooth operation in manufacturing. Troubleshoot major and minor issues and assist in directing to obtain solutions for departments. Ensure that root causes are identified and a swift response with corrective action implementation is achieved in order to correct current issues and / or prevent future production related issues.
• Work closely with maintenance, manufacturing, and engineering to resolve critical machine downtime, scrap and quality related issues.
• Visually monitor the department(s) daily to ensure 5-S standards are always practiced and maintained.
• Initiate, lead, suggest, and mentor CIP (Cost Improvement) activities in department(s) to drive continuous improvements and to ensure safe production in the most efficient and cost-effective method possible. This includes the preparation and analysis of departmental documentation to ensure continuous improvement goals are met.
• Collect, analyze, and present / distribute manufacturing data as needed related to assigned departments.
• Monitor manpower including headcount compliance, attendance, morale, procedure compliance, positive recognition, and disciplinary actions are taken when required.
• Manage manpower to ensure that headcount is adjusted quickly and efficiently to ensure overtime reduction and idle time elimination.
• Attend and facilitate required meetings as necessary in order to effectively manage assigned areas. This includes daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly team member meetings in order to communicate business status / needs effectively.
• Communicates frequently with internal and external contacts on various issues in order to effectively manage assigned departments.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education & Experience

• Associate of Science degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing, or related discipline is preferred
• Hands-on experience in Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology - certification is preferred (GB/BB)
• Ideally, you have 4+ years of operations and manufacturing experience in a manufacturing environment. 2+ years supervising/managing production personnel
• Prior experience as a Manufacturing/Production Team Leader
• Results-oriented leader with a keen ability to plan and deliver against goals and deadlines
• Highly motivated self-starter who is collaborative with the ability to interact with all levels
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems
• Ability to pass background checks
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Google Docs, Sheets, etc.. and/or Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and general computer proficiency.
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment with exceptional attention to detail.
• Solid analytical and mathematical skills.
• Ability to comprehend financial reports including budgetary guidelines, manufacturing labor and material standards and project expenditures.
• Ability to delegate and assign work, problem solve, answer questions and evaluate performance.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and interact with maturity and professionalism with subordinates, peers, superiors and external organizations

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MEASURES

• Meet objective goals assigned by Director of Manufacturing during quarterly performance coaching.
• Meet schedules to assigned manufacturing departments.
• Confer with engineering, warehousing, and manufacturing personnel in order to exchange technical information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to acknowledge:

• Working expectations: list such as stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee will be subject to prolonged standing. The employee must be able to manipulate and assemble small parts.
• Specific vision abilities: list such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Weight requirement: The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 56 pounds and push/pull up to 52 pounds.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position generally operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment including computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, this position may be exposed to the manufacturing environment and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in this work environment can be loud.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Weatherby is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

DISCLAIMER

Must be 18 or older, work is on site in Sheridan, WY and pre-employment testing includes drug and alcohol testing, physical requirements and background check.