Production Manager

Trex Company

$95K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, or 5 years of manufacturing experience with 2 years in a supervisory role.
  • Demonstrated career path in major production roles and supervisory manufacturing positions.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal abilities.
  • Hands-on, technically proficient with a solid understanding of manufacturing processes.
  • Knowledgeable in financial measures including budgeting, costing, and P&L.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and oversee safety programs to maintain high safety awareness and compliance.
  • Develop production plans aligned with the budget while addressing variations as necessary.
  • Supervise manufacturing activities to ensure performance meets budgeted goals for cost and volume.
  • Maintain production costs within budgeted limits and establish efficiency standards.
  • Ensure product quality meets established specifications and standards.
  • Manage inventory levels and accuracy with effective systems like Kanban.
  • Select, train, and motivate Supervisors and Team Leads for efficient operations.

Benefits

  • Paid holidays and vacation time.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with incentives for wellness participation.
  • 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar company match.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • Access to training and development opportunities.
  • Employee stock purchase program at a discounted rate.
  • Employee discount on Trex products.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Production Manager to coordinate and direct manufacturing shift supervisors and plant personnel to support manufacturing operations at the production site. This role is a key member of our Operations team.

Our Operations team is guided by 5 beliefs:

  • We put people first
  • We all operate on the same page
  • We own it
  • We are always tuned for success
  • We make dynamic decisions


It's how we started and how we continue to lead the industry - finding intersections of opportunity and hard work, digging in, and digging deep. The result is progress, both for the company and for the people building their careers here. If you are values-driven and share our beliefs, if you are willing to hold yourself and others accountable to the highest standards, then Trex is a place you can call home.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Plant Safety/Legal
  • Implement and maintain safety programs designed to assure safe working conditions and eliminate lost time due to accidents. Keeps safety awareness high and assures that all employees are aware that safety is the company's number one priority.
  • Comply with legal requirements in all areas such as personnel administration, product liability and environment protection.

Financial Control
  • Develops production plans consistent with the budget and manufacturing standards set for each product. Continuously evaluate contingencies and variations that may require a revision of production plans and schedules.
  • Maintain an active and effective cost savings program in the Manufacturing area.

Production
  • Supervise the activities of manufacturing to ensure performance meets or exceeds the budgeted parameters in terms of volume/cost, material loss, cost of purchases and distribution.
  • Control production costs consistent with the annual budgets for plant direct labor and overhead (conversion cost).
  • Establish and use production standards for each manufacturing operation for the purpose of maximizing production efficiency.

Quality
  • Ensure products manufactured and distributed meet established specifications for dimension, length, material composition, strength, and appearance.

Inventory
  • Manage site inventory levels and assure accuracy of PKG and Reclaim. Utilize Kanban system to effectively manage Raw Material and Packaged Goods consumption.

Leadership
  • Select, train, and motivate a competent staff of Supervisors, Team Leads and Assistant Team Leads to ensure an efficient production operation. Ensure that training and development activities address identified needs.
  • Actively manage production to foster innovation and continuous improvement through all levels of the organization.
  • Ensure bench strength in all positions to provide immediate succession into key positions.

Supervises: Directly:1) 4 Shift Supervisors. Indirectly: Group Leads and Process Technicians.

Experience and Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a related manufacturing environment or a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience at Trex or in a related manufacturing environment with 2 years supervisory experience.
  • A career path that includes major production area work, supervision of staff positions and supervisory manufacturing positions.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills.
  • A hands-on, technically proficient orientation.
  • Knowledgeable in financial measures of manufacturing and company performance, including budgeting, standard costing, inventory transactions, distribution costs and the P&L and balance sheets.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities in a self-directed team manufacturing environment.

Technical/Functional Competencies:
  • Analytical Skills: Analyzes data from a wide variety of sources and interprets the implications to the business. Communicates recommendations based on sound logical judgment.
  • Continuous Improvement: Provides high quality products and services that meet the needs of the business. Commits to continuous development and fosters an environment that enables the most efficient and effective work processes.
  • Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; is not upset when things are up in the air; does not have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably manage risk and uncertainty.
  • Priority Setting: Spends his/her time and the time of others on what is important; quickly zeroes in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus.
  • Decision Quality: Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of his/her solutions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; is sought out by others for advice and solutions.

JOB LOCATION

Little Rock, AR (on-site)

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time/Regular

SALARY

Base Salary Range: $95,000 - $120,000 annually.

The salary range provided serves as a general guideline for potential compensation for this position. It reflects the base salary and does not account for other benefits or additional compensation opportunities that may apply. This role is also eligible for further compensation through an annual bonus, in addition to the base salary.

At Trex, individual base salaries are determined based on various factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. We are committed to maintaining pay equity and consider the internal equity of our existing team members when finalizing compensation offers. In addition to competitive pay, Trex offers a comprehensive benefits package, which is detailed below.

BENEFITS & PERKS

We believe that real effort should be rewarded. We take care of you as part of our Trex family so you can take care of yours. Here are some of the perks beyond the paycheck:
  • Time Off: We'll give you paid holidays and paid vacation.
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance: Choose from a variety of options. We'll cover a generous share of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program.
  • 401(k) With Company Match: Save for your retirement and we'll match it dollar for dollar.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: We're all about lifting each other to the next level. When you're ready to get the degree, we'll pick up part of the tab.
  • Training and Education: We offer dozens of options to boost your performance - both online and on-site nearby.
  • Stock Purchase Program: Invest in Trex at a discounted price.
  • Employee Discount Program: When you make the World's No. 1 Decking Brand, you'll probably want to enjoy the finished product yourself. We'll give you a discount.

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