What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Confidential?
Position Summary: Directs a heavy equipment manufacturing work force to ensure safe, quality and efficient manufacturing/assembly of all products manufactured; this position works under the general and technical supervision of the Executive Vice President.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Direct and manage plant operations for the production shops.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a safe working environment.
- Coordinate plant activities through planning with production supervisors to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages and salaries.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
- Manages capital asset maintenance.
- Work with Quality Control, Engineering, sales, and purchasing to establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
- Control and monitor labor overtime, premium freight and repair expenses.
- Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; replace, or make suggestions for adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary.
- Lead and mentor the production team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.
- Implements and maintains preventative maintenance programs.
- Incorporates shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel. direction, development and leadership to production supervisors.
Competencies:
- Leadership.
- Communication
- Proficiency.
- Lean Manufacturing
- Decision Making.
- Problem Solving/Analysis.
- Financial Management.
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Education and Experience
Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering highly preferred.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has supervisory responsibilities over production staff, and maintenance.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
Experience in Word, Excel, and other Office products preferred.
Travel
Some travel (<10% of the year) is expected for this position.
Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and weather. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at the job site. The noise level in the work environment and job site can be loud.
Salary : $110,000 - $120,000
