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SalarySUMMARY
Directs and coordinates activities of production department(s) in processing materials or manufacturing products.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Reviews production orders and schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.
- Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
- Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities and maintenance to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.
- Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
- Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific safety, operational performance and optimum utilization.
- Develops and/or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.
- Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.
- Participates, leads and drives Lean initiatives.
- Maintains good working relationships with team members and other departments
- Manage, develop and motivate direct reports
- Oversee, develop and manage all safety and compliance procedures.
- Works closely with HR to stay updated on policy & procedure compliance
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include involvement with interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Provides employees consistent feedback and performance coaching.
SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good problem solving and trouble shooting skills
- Organizational skills essential
- Basic MS office skills
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business materials
- Good math skills
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or GED and at least five years of experience in a manufacturing environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Previous leadership experience and College degree a plus.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
