PRODUCTION MANAGER

Kingspan Light and Air

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • College degree or 5 years' experience in an assembly-driven production environment with low automation, ideally insulated panels or related construction/metal building projects.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Experience with lean production practices.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective team management and communication.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure a safe working environment is maintained.
  • Oversee product quality to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Achieve production schedules and forecasts on time.
  • Report Key Performance Indicators accurately and timely.
  • Take corrective actions to address underperformance in daily output.
  • Manage equipment reliability and oversee preventative maintenance.
  • Drive continuous improvement within departmental performance.

Benefits

  • 401k with company match.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Identity theft protection and critical illness insurance.
  • Accident and hospital indemnity benefits.
  • Pregnancy and parental leave.
  • Fitness reimbursement and educational assistance.
  • Life and short-/long-term disability insurance.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Production Manager for our Columbus, Ohio facility.

Summary: Results driven leader responsible for supervising team members in a manufacturing and assembly environment. This position plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures, and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.

Essential Duties:
• Safety - Ensure safe working environment in maintained.
• Ensure Quality of Product meets and exceeds Customer expectations. Ensure Quality records are maintained.
• Attainment of Production Schedule and forecast on time and in full.
• Accurate and timely reporting of Key Performance Indicators.
• Takes corrective action when the team's daily output does not meet requirements.
• Attends all production management meetings as required.
• Ensure Production Confirmations are completed accurately and on time.
• Equipment - Manage and drive improvement in equipment reliability.

o Responsible for completion of all Preventative Maintenance requirements

o Reports maintenance requirements to the Maintenance Supervisor
• Training - Ensure adequate cross training to cover vacation leave and other absences.
• Production Planning - Liaise closely with Purchasing and Customer Service and Shipping to ensure cut lists and material are available for planned schedule.
• Personnel - Direct responsibility for team members.

o Ensure adequate resource in place to run processes with break cover.

o Communicate with Crew regarding performance against Company goals.

o Manage absenteeism, disciplinary issues etc. This includes working in accordance with the Collective Agreement regarding job postings and other matters.

o Ensure accurate recording of time and attendance for employees.

o Ensures that all rules / policies stated within the Employee Handbook, the Company Safety Programs and, any federal or state guidelines / laws are being adhered to.
• Housekeeping - Maintain housekeeping standards to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
• Material Storage - Establish and maintain designated areas for storing raw materials and finished goods.
• Continuous Improvement - Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of department performance. Promote and sustain management programs designed to continuously improve internal processes.
• Inventory & Stock Control - Ensure Stock usage is correctly recorded on SAP through confirmations and any Bill of Material Changes are implemented.
• Follow the Group Code of Conduct and Group Compliance.
• Follow Compliance requirements per "KNA-SOP-1705 Compliance Roles and Responsibilities."
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:
• College degree or five years' experience in an assembly driven production environment with not high automation: perfect would be expierinece in insulated panel or related construction/metal building project
• Must be familiar with lean production.

Computer Skills:
• Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Power Point) and Outlook.

Other Skills and Requirements:
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Good to excellent spelling, grammar, and written communication skills.
• Good telephone and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform key responsibilities.
• Body Movement & Posture: Standing or walking for extended periods, frequent bending, stooping, crouching, or kneeling, climbing stairs or ladders, crawling, or working in confined spaces.
• Manual Dexterity & Handling: Using hands and fingers to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects, operating machinery or tools with precision, repetitive motion tasks (e.g., packaging, sorting).
• Strength & Lifting: Lifting and carrying materials (often 25-50 lbs.). Pushing or pulling carts, pallets, or equipment. Adjusting body movements to match the pace of moving objects.
• Sensory Requirements: Near and far visual acuity for spotting defects or reading gauges. Hearing alarms, instructions, or machinery sounds. Peripheral vision for monitoring surroundings.
• Cognitive & Environmental Factors: Maintaining focus in noisy or fast-paced environments. Performing tasks independently or in teams. Exposure to heat, cold, dust, or chemicals depending on the facility.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401k with company match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Identity Theft Protection, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Fitness Reimbursement, Educational Assistance, Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Life Assistance Program.

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