Production Manager

We are currently seeking a Production Manager that will direct and coordinate activities of production department(s) in processing materials and manufacturing products at Cardinal Metalworks by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates to plan department operations.

· Makes recommendations for process changes to improve quality and/or correct material flow.

· Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products. Reviews BOM requirements and compares against existing stock to determine what material must be procured to meet production schedule.

· Submits materials requisition to Purchasing Department.

• Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.

· Resolve worker grievances or submit unsettled grievances to Director of Operation for action.

· Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.

· Responsible for Safety Program and compliance with OSHA Standards.

· Enforces work and safety rules as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

· Other duties that may be assigned.

The above declarations represent a general outline of the duties and responsibilities of this position. Duties may be added or subtracted as business conditions or other circumstances require.

COMPETENCIES:

· Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

· Project Management - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.

· Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

· Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

· Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

· Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

· Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

· Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.

· Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); fosters quality focus in others; improves processes, products, and services; continually works to improve supervisory skills.

· Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

· Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.

· Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.

Qualifications and Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Education and/or Experience - Four-year degree from college or technical school; or three to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

· Mathematical Skills - Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and statistics. Ability to read and understand customer drawings and specifications including tolerancing. Ability to work with both English and Metric numeric systems and convert easily between the two systems.

· Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

· Computer Skills - Knowledge of Microsoft products, such as Outlook, Word, and Excel; MieTrak manufacturing software.

· Other Skills and Abilities –Knowledge of OSHA safe work practices; ability to read blueprints and customer specifications; knowledge of CNC machine set up and operation.

· Physical Demands - While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee mustfrequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Burgaw, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000