Production Manager

Job Description

Specific Systems is the leader in HVAC systems for industrial applications and serves the needs of petrochemical, telecommunications, military, and other difficult environments.

Specific Systems engineers and manufactures the most durable and reliable industrial environmental control systems in the industry. We offer innovative products and provide customer service that surpass the industry standard.

Responsibilities:

• Work with sales, engineering and project management to ensure on-time delivery of HVAC equipment
• Manage production schedule and organize workflow to meet deadlines
• Monitor production to resolve issues
• Identify opportunities and conduct Continuous Improvement activities
• Manage and evaluate the performance of production personnel
• Identify necessary personnel resources and conduct interviews to fill gaps
• Ensure quality standards are met and maintained
• Promote and ensure all health and safety precautions are utilized
• Report opportunities and concerns to upper management
• Demonstrate the Core Values of Specific Systems
  
  

Additional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Approve time in ADP and manage overtime with the demands of the business.
• Oversee production, materials, and warehouse personnel and processes.
• Responsible for repair and routine maintenance of production equipment.
• Selecting and creating requisitions for consumable materials.
• Communicate any problems or obstacles to senior management.
• Identify opportunities and conduct Continuous Improvement & 5S activities.
• Manage departmental budgets.
• Manage the production schedule, adding new orders and organizing workflow to meet deadlines.
• Monitor production to resolve issues.
• Manage and mentor buyer.
• Update dates on job orders in CSI.
• Assess project and resource requirements.
• Coordinate electrical and brazing schedules to the production schedule.
• Work with quality, sales, engineering and project management to ensure on-time delivery.
• Lead daily review meeting with Buyer & Warehouse Supervisor of upcoming schedule/shortages.
• Closely monitor critical purchase orders to ensure due dates are met.
  
  

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years production experience.
• Minimum of Associates Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology or similar field.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to coach and mentor employees on a one-on-one basis as well as a group.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Must be able to lift to 50lbs in all directions.
• Must be able to work extended hours when business needs require it.