Production Manager

The Production Manager will be responsible for a two-shift operation. This position will work collaboratively with area supervisors, leads and other employees to execute production with emphasis on safety, quality, delivery, efficiency, and culture. This position will also ensure customer and employee satisfaction while improving the efficiency of labor, materials, and equipment. This position reports to the CT Plant Manager.  

Employee Owners at Carris enjoy:

•           A Lucrative Employee Stock Ownership Plan

•           Annual Profit Sharing

•           Potential for monthly production incentives

•           Fantastic Benefits- Including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k

•           Weekly payroll

•           Discounted company branded employee gear and other perks

•           Regular, year-round schedules

•           Paid holidays

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans production and scheduling among a team of employees including in house sales team
• Manage and oversee the ERP system for the division.
• Works to improve workflow by maximizing machine up-time, eliminating stoppages; analyzing delays; recommending new methods.
• Coordinates schedules in a high mix environment. 
• Make recommendations for optimal machine use production rates.
• Assures efficient utilization of materials, works to continuously improve processes within the department.
• Provides guidance, direction, and leadership by communicating expectations and fostering the development of the team.
• Models Carris Reels core values including integrity, customer focus, ownership, honesty, and respect for others.
• Responsible for ensuring new employees receive appropriate training and onboarding to be successful.
• Participates in projects that may include cost savings ideas, including cycle time reduction, improved changeover times, tool testing and other process improvement projects.
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by modeling and enforcing standards and procedures.
• Manages department KPI’s (key performance indicators) to ensure business metrics are being achieved.
• Oversee monthly inventory counts

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree (business management/finance or engineering) preferred.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Safety first commitment to ensure safe work environment
• Business acumen mindset to focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Highly organized and familiar with a fast paced, high volume-manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills coupled with the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Strong financial analytical skills
• High level of math skills for production and inventory reporting.
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written.

• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish (required)

EXPERIENCE:

• Five plus years’ of management experience in a manufacturing environment with machine operation and assembly processes preferred.  

• Lean manufacturing experience, Green Belt or Black Belt preferred
• Experience in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook