What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager, Plastics Division position at Ward-Kraft, Inc.?
Company Overview
Ward-Kraft, Inc. is a family-owned, Christian-based print manufacturer with over 50 years of experience in the industry. We pride ourselves on being one of the top innovative print manufacturers, committed to teamwork, integrity, excellence, and faith.
Summary/Objective
The Production Manager will grow business through building relationships with the divisions team members based on honesty, integrity and trust by training members, providing swift and appropriate solutions to issues as they may arise and aiding as needed while fully supporting management objectives. Must love and seek opportunity to improve and grow every day, while working in a team environment to achieve outlined goals. The Production Manager must be a mechanically inclined individual with strong troubleshooting skills and enjoy the challenge of using their mechanical skills to improve production processes and speed. Must be a strong leader that understands the best ways to encourage and empower members to achieve their very best.
Essential Functions
1. Self-starter and motivator
2. Support General Manager and Upper Management fully
3. Earn the trust of members to gain their following
4. Lead and manage members on the path of our production, quality, and cultural goals.
5. Train and educate members
6. Understand ticket specs and clarify specs if needed including verifying artwork, checking numbering, colors and material.
7. Achieving speed objectives to process orders quickly leading to sales volume growth
8. Analyzing processes to determine the most efficient way
9. Perform within and help create the desired work environment and culture
10. Strive for 100% customer satisfaction
11. Maintain set quality standards
12. Meet customer needs for turn times of products.
13. Learn and understand all materials, and production processes
14. Learn and understand the best set-up of each piece of equipment.
15. Learn and understand the mechanics of each piece of equipment.
16. Create plans to keep the equipment running in the most efficient form.
Competencies
1. Strong mechanical aptitude.
2. Strong leadership skills.
3. Excellent organization and time management
4. Strong problem-solving skills
5. Ability to apply OSHA Standards
6. Ability to read and understand a PO and ticket
7. Ability to accurately fill out a timesheet and RMI, including turning in completed tags.
8. Strong level of written and verbal communication skills in the form of phone calls, emails, etc.
9. Use of professional language and good judgment when interacting with others
10. Ability to effectively and persuasively present information and ideas to varying levels in our organization and groups of all sizes
11. Ability to learn, understand and train members on proprietary machines and programs
Supervisory Responsibility
Supervises members in all aspects of the production floor.
Work Environment
This position operates in a team production setting. Environment is team based with a do whatever it takes attitude supporting everyone like family by empowering one another to succeed and remain focused on set goals.
Physical Demands
Most daily functions are completed in a production setting where lifting and continuous movement is required. Members are to use OSHA training for safety when applicable.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a Salary position. Salary will be set based on applicant's experience, skills, and knowledge. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, day shift ranging from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; hours may fluctuate based on team needs. Some evenings and weekends may be necessary depending on the workload.
Travel
No travel is needed for this position.
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience supervising hourly non-exempt members
Previous production experience supervising machine operators or production personnel
Knowledge of print production process and workflow is a plus but not required
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
If you are passionate about leading teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment and have the drive to excel, we invite you to apply today and become a part of our mission at Ward-Kraft, Inc.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
