Production Manager

Description

Back to the “BASX.”  

With core values based on People, Product, Pride and Perseverance, BASX, located in Redmond, OR, was founded in 2014 by two entrepreneurial engineers who had a vision for providing precision air handling systems. Fast forward just 10 years, BASX, now an integral part of AAON, is an industry leader in the innovative research, development, design and manufacturing of custom heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions. 

Our goal is to partner with companies, in a wide range of industries such as data centers, clean rooms and surgery centers, who come to us with complex challenges that need to be resolved.  Our team has a world-class reputation for manufacturing custom HVAC solutions that exceed our customers' needs and expectations, and we are proud to manufacture over 90% of our units, from start to finish, right here in beautiful Central Oregon.

Our team is rapidly increasing, from 200 employees in 2022 to over 800 today, to meet the demand for our innovative solutions, and we are looking for talented individuals within a broad range of specialties to continue this incredible growth.

If you are looking for a job in a dynamic, fast-paced, growing, and fun environment where you can develop and hone your skills, we want to meet you. Our team enjoys flexible shift schedules and generous benefits, including medical, dental and vision, and short- and long-term disability as well as both a 401(k) and an HSA (Health Savings Account) with a 175% employer match. We welcome people who have a passion for ingenuity, perseverance, and pride, and who love innovation and the satisfaction of knowing their work matters.

MAGNITUDE OF PRIMARY CONTRIBUTION(S):

• Single point of responsibility for all production including the development and implementation of best-in-class production systems to accommodate 50% YOY growth (2022P $120M annual).
• Champion, promote and model BASX articulated culture with a focus on maximizing human capital efficiency.

ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES: 

• Production Manager provides direct oversight to the Assistant Production Managers as they execute day to day production operations.
• Develop executable strategies to accommodate production capacity growth consistent with the mission and strategy of the company.
• Identify fundamental deficiencies in production operations and implement sustainable strategies to correct key causes.
• Works with Director of Operations with critical focus on achieving or surpassing projected gross profit margins.
• Collaboratively cultivate an environment of manufacturing excellence with a production wide commitment to continuous improvement, quality and meeting customer commitments
• Be a driving force in the promotion of the company culture with a focus on maximizing human capital and reducing worker fatigue.
• Define performance metrics/KPI’s for measurement, comparison, and evaluation of the production team to consistently deliver on BASX mission to provide industry leading customer service and employee satisfaction.
• Primary Point of Contact to facilitate production needs that are not otherwise resolved at the APM level.
• Evaluates production staffing needs as a function of the overall direction of the company.

DAILY, WEEKLY, MONTHLY TASKS:

• Lead weekly group meeting with DR’s to evaluate performance against plans and ensure complete and effective communication. 
• Individual bi-weekly meeting with DR’s to mentor and discuss work execution and leader/manager effectiveness. 
• Weekly meeting with Director of Operations to ensure cross departmental collaboration and communication.
• Meet with Director of Operations relating to production planning and daily production meetings ensuring a robust and effective process exists.
• Participate in meetings daily providing leadership direction and escalation path for challenge resolution.
• Proactive, continuous assessment of production processes to ensure adequate systems and controls exist to promote the timely and accurate flow of information occurs companywide.
• Provide monthly updates to Director of Operations regarding production strategy.  This includes assessments focused on production performance, facility requirements, and organizational structure.
• Lead monthly meetings with Director of Operations and key team members to develop and execute key growth initiatives for production functions.
• Bi-weekly KPI meetings with APMs to ensure performance of the production team meets expectations.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in operations / quality management, engineering, business or relates field.
• Custom or ETO manufacturing experience required.
• Servant leader mentality, with emphasis on building relationships and growth of employees.
• Values driven leadership style to guide and develop team in alignment with the BASX's culture and business goals.
• Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• High-level leadership and decision-making skills.
• Ability to influence a wide variety of stakeholders through team building and positive energy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong background in developing and integrating key performance metrics.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Detail oriented.
• Highly motivated.
• Flexibility.
• Personal effectiveness / credibility.
• Collaboration skills.
• Time management.

Salary : $102,876 - $139,186