What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Lake Company?
What we do:
As a single source wholesale distributor for irrigation parts and systems, Lake Company provides high quality pipe, valves, fittings, wheel moves and pumps to satisfy the needs of the irrigation industry. Founded in 1977, Lake Company is headquartered in Bakersfield, CA, where we strive to deliver exceptional equipment and first-rate service. Each of us at Lake Company take a personal investment in providing you service, from first contact to delivery. As a pipe manufacturer, we understand the need for quality and durable products. We stand behind our pipe and fittings. We are proud to see them still used in fields decades after they were originally manufactured at our California tube mill and foundry locations. Our quality control ensures that you receive the superior product. Each joint of pipe we manufacture is hydrostatically tested to withstand more than 200 PSI during the manufacturing process. This means you get pipe that will not leak and that is backed up by our warranty.
To learn more about us please check out our website here.
As the Production Manager you will be responsible for directing and coordinating activities of the production department in processing materials and manufacturing products by performing the following duties personally or through others.
Duties Include:
- Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specification of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations
- Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences from manufacturing products
- Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meet specifications
- Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays
- Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards
- Resolves worker grievances or submits unsettled grievances to Plant Manager for action
- Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data
- Promotes a safe working environment and follows all company safety policies
What we offer:
- Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a matching 401(k) plan
- Career advancement through company-sponsored training and development
- Competitive base salary
- Nine paid holidays and a comprehensive paid time off program
- Tuition reimbursement benefits
- Pet Insurance and so much more
Rain for Rent is also proud to support our veterans and has earned the 2025 Military Friendly® Employer (MFE) Gold designation. When you join the Rain for Rent team, you will have the opportunity to make friends in the course of doing good business and can contribute positively to your community. The choice is easy. Join the Rain for Rent team today.
**Rain for Rent does not accept 3rd party applicants**
Rain for Rent is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and other statuses protected by law.
Estimated rate of pay $81,000 - $101,000 annually
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Education
Required- Technical/Professional Certification or better
- High School or GED or better
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $81,000 - $101,000
