Production Manager

With over 25 years of dedicated service, Laborde Products stands at the forefront of marine engine distribution, committed to delivering excellence across the Southeast, up through the Great Lakes, and along the East Coast. Headquartered in Covington, LA and with branches in Deer Park, TX and Paducah, KY, we are your trusted partner in marine propulsion, featuring top brands like Mitsubishi, Steyr Motors, Yanmar and Scania Marine.

We are currently seeking a Production Manager who will direct and manage all aspects of production operations for Laborde Products.

In this role, you will:

• Develop, implement and manage effective production plans and schedules to meet customer needs and company goals.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as necessary to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure the availability of materials and components.
• Identify and resolve production-related issues and bottlenecks promptly.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, and increased efficiency while leading continuous improvement initiatives and implementing best practices.
• Draft and implement standard operating procedures, manuals, and documentation for the production and quality control processes.
• Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with quality and safety standards.
• Maintain records of test results, defects identified, and other key metrics related to quality control.
• Monitor and periodically report on production quality, non-conformance, trends, and underlying causes of defects in products or processes.
• Manage production budgets, including labor, materials, and equipment costs.
• Develop and maintain relationships and communications with customers and keeps them informed of progress and any developments that may come up.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and assist in evaluation of new vendors.
• Develop, set & monitor KPIs for the production department.
• Analyze data and generate reports to track performance, identify trends, and implement improvements.
• Prepare and present regular reports on production metrics and department performance.
• Hire, develop, and cross-train a team of capable technicians to effectively achieve the goals of the department.
• May perform other duties as required by business needs.

Qualifications we are looking for:

• High school diploma required.  Bachelor’s or Technical degree in a relevant field preferred.
• 2 years of diesel repair experience preferred.
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing or production management.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• High energy with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Willing to face complex issues head on and work through challenges to build a stronger organization.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team with diverse personalities. Tactful and mature.
• Strong customer service mentality.
• Participative management style. Works with other team members to achieve the same goal.
• Coaching management mentality. Works to improve the team and the company through sharing experience and expertise to improve the effectiveness of the group.
• This position operates in both an office and industrial environment.
• Regularly works around mechanical equipment and may be exposed to high noise levels at times.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crawl and climb ladders.
• Required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Work Schedule and Benefits:

• This position is expected to work eight-hour days, Monday - Friday from 8:00am – 5:00pm
• May require working outside of regular business hours to meet production deadlines.

At Laborde Products, we are committed to the success of our company and fellow team members. We do that through teamwork and completing every task with the highest level of honesty, integrity and enthusiasm.

We value equal opportunity employment and are committed to hiring individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status or any other protected group.

If you share our same values and are interested in joining a dynamic team, we invite you to submit your resume today. Let’s grow together!

Applications are accepted only when hiring for open positions. Applications that do not satisfy the minimum qualifications for the position applied for will not be considered. Incomplete and falsified applications also will be disqualified from consideration. Laborde Products does not sponsor visas.