Job DescriptionResponsibilities • Maintain and review production records and inventory data systems
• Lead the production department to achieve the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost
• Hold individual employees accountable for performance and establish expectations
• Conduct daily production meetings and challenge the team to identify permanent solutions to problems
• Assist the Quality Coordinator during PTR trials to enable process and/or product improvement
• Ensure good housekeeping practices are established throughout the plant
• Analyze line speed charts and develop goals based on real-time data
• Conduct management process review of line data, worker functionality, and efficiencies
• Analyze equipment and its suitability for application, identifying process improvements and corrective actions
• Promote company safety, quality, and housekeeping policies through leadership and "management by walking around"
• Build team cohesion through "toolbox" meetings as needed
• Work with line supervisors to provide technical advice and guidance
• Establish communication with all shifts to collect feedback and suggestions
• Ensure the maintenance work order system is being utilized
• Train and motivate supervisors and production operators to ensure finished goods meet product specifications and proper records are maintained
• Understand the operation of plant equipment and the entire manufacturing process to assist with troubleshooting and personnel training
• Ensure shift supervisors are holding pre-shift meetings
• Review monthly KPIs
• Follow up to ensure the Production Manager and supervisors are focused on the following:
• Provide information at daily production meetings regarding current line status (including issues, causes, and preventative techniques used to prevent further issues)
• Address absenteeism, including vacation planning, by scheduling manpower as needed to fulfill customer demand and utilize labor effectively
• Manage employee time through the time-keeping system
• Complete production paperwork (downtime, waste, material use, seconds, QC data)
• Ensure the waste management program is being followed
• Responsible for production schedules and paperwork
• Perform other duties as required
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Five years management experience in a manufacturing environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- B.S. in related field preferred.
Pay and Benefits - A FREE health-plan option for employees or premium costs far below industry averages
- 401(k) plans with a company match at 6% - far more free money than most plans in the market
- Tuition Reimbursement. Earn a degree with up to 100% reimbursement on tuition!
- Student Loan Assistance
- Paid time off
- 10 paid holidays
- Dental and vision plans
- Gym membership reimbursement and more!
