Production Manager

Western Green (WG) is a privately-held company whose mission is providing the ultimate partnership between nature and technology, using natural resources engineered to preserve our natural landscapes – “Blanketing Nature with Nature.” This value creation is predominantly focused on supporting the soil stabilization aspects of civil engineering projects. WG is one of the country’s largest manufacturers of temporary and permanent erosion control products.

Summary:

• Plant Managers oversee and manage all functions related to operating a Western Green plant successfully. This includes meeting production goals and standards while minimizing manufacturing costs. All employees of Western Green are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our Mission, Vision, Core Values and Guiding Principles.

Required Skills:

• Possess excellent leadership qualities and demonstrates ability to build/maintain an effective team.
• Demonstrates an understanding of business metrics and key performance drivers and how to execute strategic plans to improve these metrics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – the individual must speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and communicate with tact and diplomacy.
• Proven ability to actively lead continuous improvement in safety and environmental processes. Sets an example for safety and environmental excellence and clearly establishes expectations for Team Members.
• Possesses strong commitment to the continuous growth and development of teammates and provides necessary levels of support for each teammates’ success.
• Influences others in a positive direction always to achieve success in accomplishing team goals and objectives.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects effectively and successfully.
• Possesses strong negotiation and effective problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates a commitment to cost reduction, product quality, productivity, and customer service excellence.
• Displays strong comprehension of interdependency of schedule, quality, maintenance, and operational priorities.
• High level of pride and ownership in work outcomes.
• Be flexible to perform any work that is necessary.
• Ability to effectively schedule, plan and prioritize workload and manage changes in direction and priority.
• Strong analytical decision problem solving skills.
• Must be computer literate – general Microsoft Office programs.

Desirable Skills:

• 7 years of demonstrated leadership experience.
• 10 years in a manufacturing environment

Education Requirements:

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience in related field.

Essential Job Functions:

• Direct and manage daily plant operations for production, maintenance, quality, shipping and receiving.
• Coordinate plant activities through planning with supervisors and team leads to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Implement cost effective systems of control over capital and operating expenditures.
• Work directly with Regional Operations Director on company goals and processes and procedures. Strive to achieve goals and continuously look for improvements needed.
• Each plant has established goals in the areas of production, machine efficiency, quality, and safety. Ensure that the plant is meeting or exceeding these goals.
• Straw is a significant raw material component. Work directly with farmers on negotiating contracts and supply agreements that are in the best interest of the company.
• Responsible for monitoring and ordering raw materials for the plant, including ensuring no loss of production due to lack of material on hand. Establish good working relationships with vendors.
• Responsible for accurate inventory levels at the plant, including raw materials and finished goods. Constantly monitor the movement of materials in and out of the plant to ensure that accurate inventory counts are provided. Cycle counts and physical counts are completed monthly.
• Work directly with corporate human resource team to meet staffing requirements. Position will help interview, train, and onboard new employees.
• Work with supervisors and team leads to maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; replace, or make adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary.
• Provide hands on leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
• Supervise direct reports to hold them accountable for their areas of responsibilities by establishing goals, support for employee relations, mechanical/machinery issues, safety and daily challenges that arise.
• Incorporate shop floor organization and plant cleanliness.
• Work on the plant floor alongside team members some each workday.
• Collaborate with other plant managers to work together toward growing knowledge bases, standardizing processes and procedures, and achieving best practices.
• Plan, manage, and adjust workload and production schedules to optimize plant resources and meet scheduled production commitments to customers.
• Work directly with Regional Controller on budget to actual results, managing cost structures, as well as cost saving initiatives.
• Provide excellent customer relations when quality or delivery issues arise. Demonstrate a sense of urgency about customer response and addressing issues.
• Work with key senior management in ensuring exemplary daily operations support.
• Manage employee relations issues including counseling and terminations of employment.
• Safety is first priority. Provide leadership and direction at the plant ensuring an accident free workplace and that all safety procedures are being adhered.
• Establish and monitor comprehensive lock out /tag out procedures.
• Maintain consistent communication with management on key issues, potential customer issues, and approach to resolutions.
• Demonstrate commitment to the Core Values.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Demonstrate commitment to identifying problems and improving:

o Workplace Safety

o Product Quality, and

o Our ability to deliver to our customers a superior product.

Travel Requirements:

• Although most time will be spent at home plant, the position may require some travel to other plants to collaborate with other plant managers on processes and procedures.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
• Management: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person