Production Manager

Position summary:

The Production Manager is responsible for efficient operation of plant including repair methods and processes, fabrication, reconditioning and rebuilding parts, plant layout, plant inspection, plant maintenance including safety, cleanliness and waste treatment.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Oversee production operations including cleaning, repair and coatings
• Direct the activities of the production supervisors of cleaning, repair, coatings and maintenance departments
• Provide leadership and ensure compliance with safety policies to supervisors and employees
• Perform periodic safety walks through the plant
• Oversee and/or attend monthly safety meetings with safety committee and EHS personnel
• Participate in startup meetings with supervisors, cover any relevant topics for the day, i.e. safety, visitors etc.
• Review released and approved work orders and establish PODs
• Schedule cars through individual work departments and confer with Customer Service on delays
• Hold daily production meetings with supervisors, materials department and customer service to review cars in process
• Through use of production scheduling board, track cars through process and provide updates for daily status report
• Provide plant specific reports to management team to track cars during the month
• Provide guidance to supervisors on performance evaluations and corrective actions on their direct reports
• Ensure employees comply with company rules and/or collective bargaining agreements
• Review requisitions for materials and maintenance items prior to being submitted to Plant Manager for approval
• Review work orders prior to turning in to inspection department for completeness and supplemental repairs
• Monitor costs and expenses to assist in budget preparation

Skills:

• In-depth understanding of repairs, compliance- AAR and FRA rules
• Ability to lead workforce on repair procedures and processes
• In-depth understanding of company procedures and departmental and legal policies
• Familiarity with financial and facilities management principles
• Proficient in MS Office

Qualities:

• Ability to communicate effectively (oral & written).
• Ability to lead others in an industrial setting.
• Dependable
• Teachable
• Committed to Personal Excellence (Safety, Quality, Productivity)
• An analytical mind with problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities

Experience and Education:

• Proven experience as production supervisor/General Foreman
• High School Diploma, GED, or High School Equivalence Certificate (required)
• Three years Supervisory Experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• AAR and FRA Compliance: 3 years (Preferred)
• Management/Supervisory: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Supervisory in a Heavy Industrial/Manufacturing Environment: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• Lean Six Sigma Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Cairo, OH 45820 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000