Production Manager (Dump Box & Trailer Mfg)

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

Administer the activities of the production organization to meet manufacturing targets and objectives for safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Participate as a member of the CBM Management team that provides leadership, direction to develop and implement plans to meet group targets and objectives.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Manage employee work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.

i. Manage cell assignments in support of scheduling priorities, absenteeism and employee development

ii. Manage employee time and attendance

iii. Coach, develop, discipline, and evaluate production workers in accordance with HR policies and applicable federal and state laws

iv. Initiate and facilitate interview panels, employee discipline, and performance evaluations.

B. Conduct problem identification and resolution.

i. Identify problems using root cause analysis

ii. Facilitate solution of daily production issues

iii. Assign team members to address root causes & establish countermeasures

iv. Develop and maintain lean manufacturing tools

v. Identify and carry out solutions to production problems using DMAIC

C. Provide leadership and ensure effective employee relations within team.

i. Respond to employee needs, production issues, work availability, and other employee issues

ii. Resolve production issues that require assistance from other areas

iii. Model appropriate behavior and lead by example

iv. Foster positive relationships in teams

v. Provide honest, un-biased, and constructive feedback

vi. Assist in addressing employee questions & concerns

vii. Communicate professionally & effectively

D. Manage safety activities in work area and throughout shop.

i. Monitor adherence to safety protocols by employees

ii. Address safety issues as they occur

iii. Assist in training employees

iv. Assist employees with minor first aid

v. Fill out incident reports

vi. Own and manage a 5s and safe environment for employees & visitors

vii. Identify and implement solutions to potential safety problems

E. Implement continuous improvement projects and activities.

i. Support implementation of new equipment, procedures & processes

ii. Lead in CI teams & improvement projects

iii. Mentor employees in CI and problem-solving skills

iv. Implement CI suggestions

v. Initiate CI projects

vi. Own KPI measures and progress

F. Coordinate material flow in work area.

i. Forecast supply chain issues upstream and downstream to help linearize line flow.

ii. Ensure inventory tracking systems are followed and identify areas of improvement

iii. Implement solutions to problems with meeting delivery targets on micro and macro scale

G. Coordinate maintenance activities in work area.

i. Submit maintenance requests and set A, B & C priorities

ii. Support & monitor TPM activities

iii. Assist maintenance personnel with equipment rebuild schedule to minimize the impact on production

H. Coordinate quality control efforts in work area.

i. Assist employees with quality issues according to quality systems

ii. Escalate quality issues to quality department and follow-through with corrective measures

iii. Ensure standard work procedures are followed

I. Determine development needs of employees and coordinate training.

i. Train new & existing employees and supervisors on processes and standard work

ii. Develop long term training plans for labor flexibility

iii. Work with direct reports to create individual development plans

iv. Mentor and develop Supervisor I & II

J. Maintain current documentation in work area.

i. Initiate the development of standard work instructions

ii. Ensure documentation is up-to-date and changes are implemented

iii. Identify documents that need changes and updates

K. Achieve and report on productivity goals in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

i. Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.

ii. Work with engineering to identify & implement computer systems used to collect cost, quality & delivery information

L. Maintains budget and cost management in work area.

i. Monitor the use of consumables to achieve cost reduction while maintaining efficient and safe work environment

ii. Monitor labor costs and supply expenses

iii. Administer wages

iv. Participate in cost reduction initiatives

v. Participate in long term area planning and budgeting

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB:

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required;

Associates Degree in related field, and progress toward a BS/BA.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years manufacturing background in a high-volume repetitive manufacturing organization. Two years successful supervisory experience required.

Other:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Demonstrated skills in leadership, continuous learning, flexibility, customer focus, quality commitment, continuous improvement and good relationships required.

· Excellent team, supervisory and management skills required.

· Familiar with time and attendance tracking systems.

· Demonstrated budgeting and cost tracking skills.

· Understanding of production processes, scheduling, and workflow.

· Demonstrated decision making ability with limited data.

· Competency demonstrated with computer programs: Word, Excel, Outlook.

· Excellent attendance.

· Ability to read blueprints.

· Understanding of Quality systems including advanced SPC concepts.

· Work independently and possess a high level of self-motivation and initiative.

· Effectively problem solves, prioritize, and follow through on assignments and projects.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY:

Columbia Body Manufacturing fabricates premier dump bodies and trailers. We have been in business for over 100 years. We are a small family owned shop that prides itself on its exceptional quality and referral business. We proudly promote from within our company.

We offer our employees a team oriented work environment, competitive salary, and an excellent benefit package. Columbia Body Manufacturing is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws. CBM hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualification for the job to be filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Clackamas, OR 97015 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Clackamas, OR 97015: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person