What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Superior Industries?
Company Description
At Superior Industries, our manufactured products help produce key ingredients that form the world’s infrastructure. This innovative crushing, screening, washing and conveying equipment moves and processes minerals used to build roads and bridges, airports and hospitals and other fundamental societal systems. Although the industries we proudly serve are some of the most time-honored, our spirited culture encourages bold ideas, which consistently create new opportunities for each other.
Job Summary: The Production Manager will be directly responsible for overseeing the Profit and Loss (P&L) and overall performance of the division. This role requires a strategic leader who can drive operational efficiency, implement effective strategic planning, and ensure the highest standards of production quality and safety.
Deliverables
- P&L Management: Oversee the division's financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control to ensure profitability.
- Operational Efficiency: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and optimize resource utilization.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve short-term and long-term business objectives.
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing production team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure all products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements, implementing quality control processes as needed.
- Safety Compliance: Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing safety policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as supply chain, engineering, and sales, to align production goals with overall business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Daily Safety Meeting
- Daily coordination of people, information, and materials
- Continuous improvement activities
- Team development (hiring, coaching, evaluating, training)
- Project management of process development projects
- Develop and maintain a production schedule for all orders (build to order & build to stock)
- Daily whiteboard meeting with Team Leads to prioritize people & materials
- Lead the Job Relations meeting with Team Leads
Employee Benefits
- Weekly paycheck
- Boot reimbursements up to $125
- Medical insurance - Covers 75% of premiums
- Dental and vision insurance
- Company paid life insurance
- 401K retirement account with 5% company match
- On the spot bonuses up to $100
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience - ideally in welding and fabrication
- Manufacturing Engineering experience is a plus
- Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
- Proficient in production planning and scheduling
Expectations of Employees
- Embrace Core Values: Serving Others, High Integrity, Strong Work Ethic, Culture of Opportunity & Long-Term Relationships
- Ability to coach and motivate employees
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members at all levels of the organization
- Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach
- Willingness to help out where needed
Location: 3330 E 23rd Street, Columbus, NE 68601
