Production Manager

Description

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Production Manager coordinates and supervises employees who work in the manufacturing departments. The incumbent will prepare work schedules, assign work, and oversee the work product. They will ensure conformance to established procedures and product quality levels. The Production Supervisor will rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. 

SPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Plans and coordinates work, trains, motivates, monitors, and evaluates performance of Production; ensures their ability to safely operate equipment to move materials to and from storage configurations.
• Counsels, records, and disciplines, as necessary.  
• Develops their team to effectively oversee the daily routines of their assigned areas. 
• Develops and recommends budget requirements for the Production Department. Anticipate and request funding for future personnel requirements. 

EHS REQUIREMENTS:

• Complete all work in a safe manner and follow all safety requirements consistent with supporting the company’s TRIR goals
• Follow all environmental requirements consistent with supporting the company’s environmental performance goals
• Complete, and actively participate in all the company’s KPA training requirements
• Lead by example.

Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence as required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Basic to Intermediate computer skills working with MS Office (preferred)
• Prior Supervisory Experience (preferred)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) (preferred)
• A combination of the above qualifications may also be considered.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the plant or warehouse.
• Ability to regularly lift 70 pounds and carry 50 pounds
• Must be able to safely bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip items while working at area.
• Must have the manual dexterity and coordination to operate hand tools and mechanical tools.
• Must be able to safely mount and dismount from the back of a truck.
• Must be able to work at a fast pace. 
• Must be able to tolerate changing priorities, and complete assignments despite frequent interruptions. 
• Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.