Aquatix Production Manager

ABOUT AQUATIX BY LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES

With more than 30 years of water experience, Aquatix is a leader in water feature and spray park design, fabrication and construction. Pioneering integrated recirculation systems, the company provides a sustainable solution that empowers hours of innovative activity without water consumption limits. Now were entering a whole new dimension. By joining forces with leading playground equipment manufacturer Landscape Structures Inc., Aquatix will apply the ground-breaking design and innovation they are known for to the creation of imaginative new water experiences.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Manager is responsible for supervising and hands-on coordination of activities for manufacturing, and shipping of water products. This position promotes continuous improvement and a culture of idea sharing and implementation.

VALUES

• Innovation
• Commitment & Passion
• Integrity
• Team & Relationships

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Production Manager will accomplish manufacturing and shipping results by:

• Communicating job expectations
• Planning, monitoring, and reporting results
• Hiring, coaching, counseling, and developing employees
• Initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures

The Production Manager will maintain workflow by:

• Monitoring steps of the process
• Setting processing variables
• Observing control points and equipment
• Monitoring resources
• Studying methods
• Implementing cost reductions
• Developing reporting procedures and systems
• Facilitating corrections to within process control points
• Initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments

The Production Manager will complete production plan by:

• Scheduling and assigning
• Establishing priorities
• Monitoring progress
• Revising schedules
• Resolving problems
• Reporting results

The Production Manager will maintain quality service by:

• Establishing and enforcing organization standards

The Production Manager will ensure operation of equipment by:

• Calling for repairs
• Evaluating new equipment and techniques

The Production Manager will provide manufacturing information by:

• Compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data
• Answering questions and responding to requests
• Resolving issues

The Production Manager will create and revise systems and procedures by:

• Analyzing operating practices
• Record-keeping systems
• Forms of control
• Budgetary and personnel requirements
• Implementing change

The Production Manager will maintain safe and clean work environment by:

• Educating and directing on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources
• Maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures

The Production Manager will ensure that time and production records are properly maintained.

The Production Manager will facilitate troubleshooting sessions to pinpoint issues and solutions (vendor problems, quality issues).

The Production Manager will utilize methodologies to continuously improve productivity, safety, and quality; focuses on CI including root cause analysis, efficiencies, etc.

The Production Manager will develop and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, worker safety, and product quality.

The Production Manager will facilitate problem-solving with operators to develop solutions to root-cause problems.

The Production Manager will conduct team meetings weekly and leader meetings daily to keep everyone current with manufacturing schedules and quality issues.

ATTRIBUTES

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Analytical skills
• Passion for continuous improvement and achieving results
• Achieve results through others

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in operations management, logistics, or related fields or equivalent in experience
• Minimum of five years experience supervising or leading a team of production employees required
• Exposure to lean manufacturing principals and tools, as well as an ability to apply that knowledge
• Knowledge of materials, warehouse processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective purchase and shipping of product
• Experience in general construction and installation projects
• Ability to set goals based on company and department objectives and achieve results through others
• Ability to develop and coach a team of individuals
• Possess working knowledge of all activities within operations

COMPENSATION

The starting target salary range is $95,000 - $115,000, depending upon qualifications and experience. Expanded pay ranges may be available for growth and advancement opportunities. In addition to base salary, the compensation package also includes eligibility for a profit-sharing opportunity. Additionally, for eligible full-time employees, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits; vacation and paid holidays; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock ownership plan.

NOTICE

This position is not eligible for immigration/Visa sponsorship. Landscape Structures is an equal opportunity employer. Landscape Structures participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. See more here: https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf