What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Satellite Shelters, Inc. | Satellite Industries, Inc.?
Production Manager
Satellite Suites, a division of Satellite Industries, Inc., is seeking a results-driven, service-oriented Production Manager who prioritizes our Customers and Team Members. This role will oversee our manufacturing operations and foster a high-performance culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Job Overview:
The Production Manager will lead and guide the plant’s manufacturing processes—including lamination, sub-assemblies, and three production lines—to ensure customer satisfaction, achieve business objectives, and inspire a collaborative, high-performing team. This role demands a hands-on leader who can leverage resources, drive operational excellence, and foster a positive working environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Satellite Suites, a division of Satellite Industries, Inc., is seeking a results-driven, service-oriented Production Manager who prioritizes our Customers and Team Members. This role will oversee our manufacturing operations and foster a high-performance culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Job Overview:
The Production Manager will lead and guide the plant’s manufacturing processes—including lamination, sub-assemblies, and three production lines—to ensure customer satisfaction, achieve business objectives, and inspire a collaborative, high-performing team. This role demands a hands-on leader who can leverage resources, drive operational excellence, and foster a positive working environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily, weekly, monthly, and annual production planning and execution, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer expectations.
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise work; train, mentor, and provide feedback to supervisors, group leaders, and team members.
- Monitor production output, costs, and efficiencies using key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring the team consistently meets production, cost, and safety targets.
- Maintain and ensure the highest level of product quality throughout the production process.
- Actively participate in and lead safety initiatives, including regular audits for personal protective equipment (PPE) and hazard recognition.
- Champion continuous improvement efforts through 5S, Six Sigma, and Lean manufacturing programs.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with employees, promoting a culture that embodies Satellite’s values and principles.
- Stay informed of and enforce company guidelines, policies, and procedures to ensure consistent and fair application across the team.
- Ensure all policies are administered fairly and equitably, fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace.
- Leadership and experience with lamination is highly preferred.
- 5 years of progressive experience in manufacturing/operations management or leadership roles.
- Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, and/or 5S preferred.
- Proven track record in building, growing, and managing teams of 50 or more employees.
- Demonstrated success in improving operational efficiency and output while maintaining profitability.
- Leads by example and fosters a culture of accountability and excellence.
- Communicates clearly and motivates teams through positive, action-oriented messages.
- Puts the needs of customers and Team Members first.
- Demonstrates a strong work ethic and goes the extra mile to meet customer, team, and company goals.
- Competitive yet humble, with a focus on continuous self-improvement.
- Ethical decision-maker with strong moral values.
- Adaptable and capable of doing whatever is needed to meet the demands of customers and the company.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks related to manufacturing oversight.
Compensation:
The pay range listed is the base pay range that Satellite Shelters, inc/Satellite Industries, Inc. reasonably expects to pay someone for this position (compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, location and end client requirements).
Benefits and Ancillaries:
Medical, dental, vision, PTO benefits and ancillaries may be available for eligible employees and vary based on the plan options selected by the employee.
